Cambios

Transformation · lines 3 and 5

Transition becomes Lack of Firmness

未濟 64 Transition 姤 44 Lack of Firmness
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

With the third and fifth lines moving, wind blows under heaven and something slips in unnoticed. The fifth line leads: you reach what you want, and the noble person's light and trust make it something you can share. The third line adds a caution: forcing or rushing fails, and getting back on course means leaning on people who can really help. The resulting hexagram, 44 Lack of Firmness, describes unsuitable people or situations around you that you think you can control, perhaps even a bad habit; without firm limits, they end up controlling you. So the good result needs guarding. Choose carefully whom you lean on. Set clear boundaries with influences you've been taking lightly, and don't let success make you careless about who gets close.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 5 of 64 Transition

    You get what you want; you'll be able to enjoy it and contribute to the well-being of others.

    Constancy brings good fortune. No regret. The light of the noble person: there is sincere trust. Good fortune.

  2. Line 3 of 64 Transition

    Acting hastily or trying to force things will lead to failure. Recognizing this and leaning on those who can help you will let you get back on course.

    Before crossing, setting out brings misfortune. It is favorable to cross the great river.

  3. The judgment of 64 Transition

    Things are coming together so that success can arrive and you can take on great projects, but some things still haven't fallen into place. So stay alert, so you don't make mistakes born of immaturity, or you'll drift from your goals. This can happen even after you've gotten what you want: you stop, you hesitate, and mistakes happen.

    Success. The little fox has nearly crossed and wets its tail. Nothing is favorable.

  4. 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 Water Wind
Above Fire Heaven

The way back

44 Lack of Firmness → 64 Transition
lines 3 and 5

Other transformations of Transition

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