Transformation · lines 2 and 6
Lack of Firmness becomes Attraction
What this change means
A lake settles on the mountain as the top and second lines move, with the top line in front. Its message is that staying apart from people who don't suit you may look aloof, yet it's better than becoming involved. The second line shows how to deal with what you can't avoid: keep it in check firmly, without violence, so it doesn't spread. Lack of Firmness is the starting point, the danger of being taken over by what you underestimate. The resulting hexagram, 31 Attraction, says good results come to the extent that you stay open and receptive, letting supportive people come close. That's the balance to find. Be firm and reserved with what harms you, and open and warm with what helps. Distance from the wrong people makes room for the right ones to approach.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 6 of 44 Lack of Firmness
Your distance from unsuitable people makes you look proud and aloof, but that's better than getting involved with them.
Meeting with the horns. Distress. No fault.
- 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.
- 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.
- The judgment of 31 Attraction
You'll get good results to the extent that you stay open and receptive, which lets people come close who will support you and help you get there, generously and without self-interest.
Success. Constancy is favorable. Taking a wife brings good fortune.
The trigrams
The way back
31 Attraction → 44 Lack of Firmnesslines 2 and 6
Other transformations of Lack of Firmness
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 1 and 2
- 10Treading Carefullylines 1 and 3
- 12Declinelines 2 and 3
- 9Small Thingslines 1 and 4
- 53Gradual Progresslines 2 and 4
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 3 and 4
- 14Wealthlines 1 and 5
- 56The Travelerlines 2 and 5
- 64Transitionlines 3 and 5
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 4 and 5
- 43Overflowinglines 1 and 6
- 47Overwhelmedlines 3 and 6
- 48Right Actionlines 4 and 6
- 32What Lastslines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.