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Transformation · lines 2 and 4

Lack of Firmness becomes Gradual Progress

姤 44 Lack of Firmness 漸 53 Gradual Progress
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Mountain below and Wind above appear as the fourth and second lines move, a tree growing slowly on a hill. The fourth leads: some adverse people are better kept within reach, as long as you can set clear limits, because they might serve you later. The second adds how to hold them, firmly but without violence, so their influence stays contained. Lack of Firmness is about the risk of letting what doesn't suit you take control. The resulting hexagram, 53 Gradual Progress, describes progress that comes step by step, through stages that make it stable, while hurrying only brings delays. Together they describe patient management rather than a sudden break. Keep your boundaries steady, contain what needs containing, and let your situation improve gradually. One rung at a time, you can move beyond these influences without upheaval.

What to read, in order

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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. The judgment of 53 Gradual Progress

    You'll make progress, and it will come step by step, gradually, through stages that make it lasting and stable. Trying to speed things up will bring delays and obstacles. Keep at it, one rung at a time.

    The woman goes to be married: good fortune. Constancy is favorable.

The trigrams

Below Wind Mountain
Above Heaven Wind

The way back

53 Gradual Progress → 44 Lack of Firmness
lines 2 and 4

Other transformations of Lack of Firmness

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