初
初九。繫于金柅、貞吉。有攸往、見凶。
Tied to a metal brake—uprightness is good. If you advance, you meet misfortune. Hold still.
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Hexagram 44
Coming to Meet (天風姤)
Tenpū-kō / Gòu
A sudden meeting with a strong influence (often feminine yin). Treat lightly and cautiously.
Judgment
姤。女壯、勿用取女。
Encounter. The woman is strong; do not take her in marriage.
Unexpected influence arrives; do not bind yourself; maintain control.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。包有魚、无咎、不利賓。
A bag with fish—no blame; not good for guests. Keep it contained; don’t share widely.
三
九三。臀无膚、其行次且、厲、无大咎。
Buttocks without skin, walking halting—danger, but no great blame. Hurt by the encounter; proceed carefully.
四
九四。包无魚、起凶。
A bag without fish—starting brings misfortune. Nothing to gain.
五
九五。以杞包瓜、含章、有隕自天。
Wrapping melons with mulberry leaves—containing beauty; something falls from heaven. Protective restraint over attractive power.
上
上九。姤其角、吝、无咎。
Meeting at the horns—regret but no blame. Minor harm from the encounter.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
An intense meeting—be cautious; not ideal for commitment.
Work & Career
Tempting offer; evaluate carefully before agreeing.
Health
Avoid sudden indulgences; stay balanced.
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