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Transformation · lines 1, 3, 4, and 5

Lack of Firmness becomes Decrease

姤 44 Lack of Firmness 損 41 Decrease
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

A lake at the foot of a mountain takes shape as the first, third, fourth and fifth lines move, and 41 Decrease becomes the resulting hexagram. Its second and sixth lines hold still, and they carry the reading. The second says you can help others now without giving up anything of your own. The sixth says you're in a position to help generously and selflessly, and the more you do, the more blessings tend to come. After Lack of Firmness, with its warning about harmful influences, this shifts the focus outward. Instead of spending energy managing what doesn't suit you, turn it toward giving where it's welcome. Generosity toward the right people builds the kind of circle in which the wrong ones have less room. Give freely, but from what you can spare.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. Line 2 of 41 Decrease, which stays still

    Without having to give up any of what you have, it's a good moment to help others.

    Constancy is favorable. Setting out brings misfortune. Without taking from it, it is added to.

  2. Line 6 of 41 Decrease, which stays still

    You're in a position to help others generously and selflessly. The more you do it, the more blessings from heaven will come.

    Without taking from it, it is added to. No fault. Constancy brings good fortune. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. Gains servants who have no house of their own.

  3. The judgment of 44 Lack of Firmness

    You're surrounded by unsuitable people or situations. You know it, but you think you have the power to control them and don't take them very seriously; it may even be a bad habit. If you don't pay attention and set firm limits, they'll take control over you and you won't be able to pull away.

    The woman is strong. Do not take her as a wife.

  4. Line 1 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    When something or someone you'd be better off without comes into your life, put distance between you quickly, before it gains power.

    Tied to a metal brake. Constancy brings good fortune. If it has somewhere to go, it will meet misfortune. A lean pig, surely, paws and paces.

  5. Line 3 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    You know adverse conditions or people exist and you can recognize them, but you're tempted to let them influence you. It will take a great effort to set them aside.

    Buttocks without skin; the walk falters. Danger. No great fault.

  6. Line 4 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    For now it's better to keep adverse people close, as long as you know how to set limits with them; they may be useful to you at some point.

    In the wrapping there is no fish. Setting off brings misfortune.

  7. Line 5 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    Right now, thanks to your inner worth, you're able to transform unsuitable people and even your own harmful habits.

    Willow branches wrap the melon. Beauty kept within: something falls from heaven.

  8. The judgment of 41 Decrease

    It's a time for moderation and saving: conserving your resources and energy matters a great deal now. A period of growth will follow, but for now you need to stay aware and avoid excess of every kind while you get ready to take on big projects.

    There is sincere trust. Great good fortune. No fault. Constancy is possible. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. What to offer? Two bowls will do for the offering.

The trigrams

Below Wind Lake
Above Heaven Mountain

The way back

41 Decrease → 44 Lack of Firmness
lines 1, 3, 4, and 5

Other transformations of Lack of Firmness

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