Transformation · lines 2 and 5
The Traveler becomes Lack of Firmness
What this change means
Both central lines move, the fifth leading the second, and the figure becomes wind beneath Heaven. The fifth says this passing situation can bring achievements if you enjoy it and use it well. The second reminds you that you carry the means to be secure, and that simple, capable people can help you. The resulting hexagram, 44 Lack of Firmness, adds a warning. Some unsuitable people or influences are around you, and you may think you can handle them, or not take them seriously. Without firm limits, they can end up controlling you. So enjoy the moment, but choose your company. Lean on the plain, reliable helpers, not on whoever is most charming. Set boundaries early, while it's still easy to do. Ease on the road shouldn't become carelessness about who travels with you.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 5 of 56 The Traveler
If you can enjoy this passing situation and make the most of it, you'll achieve things.
Shoots a pheasant; one arrow is lost. In the end, renown and a mandate.
- Line 2 of 56 The Traveler
You carry with you the resources you need to be secure wherever you are and whatever comes up. You'll draw help from simple, capable people.
The traveler reaches the inn, carries their goods close, and gains a young servant who is loyal.
- The judgment of 56 The Traveler
It's a time of small achievements. Keep a light, flexible attitude. You may be facing a period of change, new places or situations that ask you to adapt while they settle: let go of attachments and be gracious as you make new connections and your situation takes hold.
Small success. For the traveler, constancy brings good fortune.
- 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
The way back
44 Lack of Firmness → 56 The Travelerlines 2 and 5
Other transformations of The Traveler
- 14Wealthlines 1 and 2
- 21Bitinglines 1 and 3
- 64Transitionlines 2 and 3
- 22Good Mannerslines 1 and 4
- 18Loss, Then Gainlines 2 and 4
- 23The Falllines 3 and 4
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 1 and 5
- 12Declinelines 3 and 5
- 53Gradual Progresslines 4 and 5
- 55Abundancelines 1 and 6
- 32What Lastslines 2 and 6
- 16Passionlines 3 and 6
- 15Simplicitylines 4 and 6
- 31Attractionlines 5 and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.