I Ching hexagram · 44 of 64
Hexagram 44: Coming to Meet 姤 Gòu · Encounter, temptation, influence
A powerful influence appears. Be cautious about who you let in. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.
- Upper: ☰ Heaven
- Lower: ☴ Wind
- Nuclear: 1
- Opposite: 24
Number
44 of 64
Chinese name
姤 Gòu
Upper trigram
☰ Heaven
Lower trigram
☴ Wind
Nuclear hexagram
䷀ 1. The Creative
Opposite hexagram
䷗ 24. Return
What hexagram 44 means
Hexagram 44 shows a single yin line suddenly appearing beneath five yang lines, like an unexpected encounter. It describes temptation, and the meeting of forces that seem small but can grow quickly.
Be careful with seductive offers and influences that seem harmless. Meet them openly, but don't let them take control; a small concession now can become a large problem later.
The Judgement · 卦辞
姤：女壮，勿用取女。
The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.
The Image · 象曰
天下有风，姤；后以施命诰四方。
Under heaven, wind: the image of coming to meet. The prince issues his commands and proclaims them to the four quarters.
The lines and trigrams
Coming to Meet places ☰ Heaven (乾 Qián), the trigram of strength and creative power, above ☴ Wind (巽 Xùn), the trigram of gentle, penetrating influence. The lower trigram describes the inner situation and the upper trigram the outer world.
A hexagram is read from the bottom line up. Lines 1 to 3 form the lower trigram and lines 4 to 6 the upper trigram. Solid lines are yang and broken lines are yin; in the traditional names a yang line is called Nine (九) and a yin line Six (六).
Hexagram 44 in your life
Love and relationships
An exciting but potentially risky encounter. Enjoy the attraction, but don't commit too quickly or let it dominate you.
Personal growth
Notice the small temptations that shape you. Stop bad influences early.
The six changing lines
If you cast hexagram 44 and some lines come out as changing lines, read the text for those lines, then turn each one into its opposite to find the hexagram your situation is moving towards. See how to consult the I Ching.
Line 1 初六 · Six at the beginning
Checked with a brake of bronze. Restraining a bad influence early brings good fortune; letting it run leads to misfortune.
Line 2 九二 · Nine in the second place
There is a fish in the tank. No blame, but don't let it reach the guests: contain the problem.
Line 3 九三 · Nine in the third place
No skin on the thighs, and walking is difficult. Danger, but no great blame.
Line 4 九四 · Nine in the fourth place
No fish in the tank. Losing touch with ordinary people leads to misfortune.
Line 5 九五 · Nine in the fifth place
A melon covered with willow leaves. Hidden excellence: good fortune falls as if from heaven.
Line 6 上九 · Nine at the top
Meeting with horns. A proud withdrawal brings humiliation, but no blame.
Hexagram 44 questions, answered
What does I Ching hexagram 44 mean?
Hexagram 44, Coming to Meet (姤 Gòu), is about encounter, temptation, influence. A powerful influence appears. Be cautious about who you let in. Hexagram 44 shows a single yin line suddenly appearing beneath five yang lines, like an unexpected encounter. It describes temptation, and the meeting of forces that seem small but can grow quickly.
What does hexagram 44 mean in love?
An exciting but potentially risky encounter. Enjoy the attraction, but don't commit too quickly or let it dominate you.
What does hexagram 44 mean for work and money?
Unexpected offers, partnerships or influences. Check them carefully and set clear terms before agreeing.
Which trigrams make up hexagram 44?
Hexagram 44 has Heaven (Qián) as its upper trigram and Wind (Xùn) as its lower trigram.
What are the related hexagrams of hexagram 44?
Its nuclear hexagram is 1, The Creative. Its opposite, with every line changed, is 24, Return. Turned upside down it becomes 43, Breakthrough.
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