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Transformation · lines 2, 3, and 4

Lack of Firmness becomes Observing

姤 44 Lack of Firmness 觀 20 Observing
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Wind passes over the Earth as the second, third and fourth lines move, with equal weight on each judgment. Lack of Firmness sees you shrugging off influences that deserve more attention, and says plainly that unwatched, they'll come to rule you. The resulting hexagram, 20 Observing, asks you to observe before you act: others may be drawing inspiration from you, and you need to watch those who inspire you in turn. Together they call for honest attention. Look closely at who and what you've let near, and at how they actually affect you, rather than how you assume they do. Notice, too, the example you're setting. Once you see clearly, the right limits become obvious, and you can set them at the right moment instead of in a rush.

What to read, in order

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

  1. 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.

  2. The judgment of 20 Observing

    Observe before you act. Right now you're a source of inspiration for others, and at the same time you need to observe those who inspire you. This will let things unfold at the right moment, and perfectly.

    Hands washed, the offering not yet made. There is sincere trust, solemn and grave.

  3. Line 2 of 44 Lack of Firmness

    You recognize the adverse person or condition in your life. You need to keep it under control, not with violence but with firmness, so its influence doesn't spread.

    In the wrapping there is fish. No fault. Not favorable for guests.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

The trigrams

Below Wind Earth
Above Heaven Wind

The way back

20 Observing → 44 Lack of Firmness
lines 2, 3, and 4

Other transformations of Lack of Firmness

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