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Transformation · lines 1, 3, 5, and 6

A Subordinate Role becomes Lack of Firmness

歸妹 54 A Subordinate Role 姤 44 Lack of Firmness
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Under Heaven the wind blows, after lines one, three, five and six change. The still lines of 44 Lack of Firmness guide you. Its second line says you recognize an adverse person or condition in your life and must contain it, firmly rather than forcefully, so it can't spread. Its fourth says that for now it's better to keep such people close, as long as you can set limits; they may be useful at some point. Within A Subordinate Role, this is delicate. You may not be free to remove difficult influences. Keep them where you can see them, set clear boundaries, and don't let them take over. Firmness without hostility is the skill this moment asks for. Watchfulness keeps the upper hand with you.

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 44 Lack of Firmness, which stays still

    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.

  2. Line 4 of 44 Lack of Firmness, which stays still

    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.

  3. The judgment of 54 A Subordinate Role

    You're in a situation where you have to take second place to others; any personal initiative will lead to failure. Recognizing the moment and acting in keeping with it is all you can do until things change and you're in a better position.

    Setting out brings misfortune. Nothing is favorable.

  4. Line 1 of 54 A Subordinate Role

    If you know how to hold your subordinate place and stay in the background, helping from there however you can without seeking the spotlight, things will go well.

    The young woman marries as a second wife. The lame can walk. Setting out brings good fortune.

  5. Line 3 of 54 A Subordinate Role

    Given the present circumstances, it's better to stay in a subordinate position than to be alone.

    The young woman marries as a servant; she comes back and marries as a second wife.

  6. Line 5 of 54 A Subordinate Role

    Calmly accepting a subordinate position right now will bring you success. Your talent will show in spite of a situation that seems unfavorable.

    Emperor Yi gives his younger sister in marriage. The lady's sleeves were not as fine as the second wife's. The moon is nearly full. Good fortune.

  7. Line 6 of 54 A Subordinate Role

    Holding a subordinate position with resentment or unease only makes you lose the rewards you'd find if you did it wholeheartedly.

    The woman holds the basket, and there is nothing in it; the man cuts the sheep, and there is no blood. Nothing is favorable.

  8. 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 trigrams

Below Lake Wind
Above Thunder Heaven

The way back

44 Lack of Firmness → 54 A Subordinate Role
lines 1, 3, 5, and 6

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