Hexagram 44

Gòu

Coming to Meet

Also: Encountering, Coupling

☰ Heaven over ☴ Wind

The Judgment

Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.

The Image

Under heaven, wind. Thus does the prince act when disseminating commands and proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.

The Lines

Line 1

It must be checked with a brake of bronze. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. Even a lean pig has it in them to rage around.

Line 2

There is a fish in the tank. No blame. Does not further guests.

Line 3

There is no skin on the thighs, and walking comes hard. If one is mindful of the danger, no great mistake is made.

Line 4

No fish in the tank. This leads to misfortune.

Line 5

A melon covered with willow leaves. Hidden lines. Then it drops down to one from heaven.

Line 6

One comes to meet with the horns. Humiliation. No blame.

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