Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 姤 (Gòu) |
| English Name | Coming to Meet / Encounter |
| Trigrams | Heaven over Wind (乾上巽下) |
| Number | 44 of 64 |
The Text (Yijing Classic)
Judgment (卦辞 Guàcí)
Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.
The Image (象辞 Xiàngcí)
Under heaven, wind: the image of Coming to Meet. Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands and proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
The Six Lines (爻辞 Yáocí)
| Line | Position | Text | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 初六 | Bottom | It must be checked with a brake of bronze. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. | Steady commitment leads to success |
| 九二 | 2nd | There is a fish in the tank. No blame. Does not further guests. | Acceptable situation; no error in this approach |
| 九三 | 3rd | There is no skin on his thighs, and walking comes hard. If one is mindful of the danger, no great mistake is made. | Awareness of risk is itself protective |
| 九四 | 4th | No fish in the tank. This leads to misfortune. | Unfavorable; exercise caution and restraint |
| 九五 | 5th | A melon covered with willow leaves. Hidden lines. Then it drops down to one from heaven. | Reflect carefully on the situation before acting |
| 上九 | Top | He comes to meet with his horns. Humiliation. No blame. | Acceptable situation; no error in this approach |
Core Meanings
Essence (本质)
- An unexpected encounter with a powerful force; be vigilant against corruption
- Upper trigram Heaven (creative and strong) over lower trigram Wind (gentle and penetrating)
- Embodies the qualities of encounter, temptation, influence and vigilance, seduction, awareness
Keywords
EncounterTemptationInfluenceVigilanceSeductionAwareness
Divination & Prediction
★★☆☆☆Caution Advised
| Aspect | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Overall | Challenging period requiring patience. An unexpected encounter with a powerful force; be vigilant against corruption Preserve your strength through seduction and awareness. |
| Timing | Not the time for bold initiatives. Consolidate and wait. |
| Challenge | The temptation to force progress will backfire. Practice vigilance. |
Applications in Life
Business & Career
In business, this hexagram counsels encounter and temptation. The Heaven trigram above suggests creative and strong energy in your outer dealings, while the Wind trigram below points to gentle and penetrating foundations. Retrench and preserve resources until conditions improve.
Health & Wellness
Focus on lungs and head and thighs and immune system. Rest and recovery are priorities. Don't push your body beyond its current capacity.
Relationships
In relationships, embody encounter and temptation. Patience and understanding are needed. Avoid confrontation; focus on maintaining what you have.
Education & Growth
For learning, this hexagram emphasizes influence and vigilance. Focus on fundamentals and review. Build a strong foundation before advancing.
Practical Wisdom
Do
- Cultivate encounter in all your actions
- Practice temptation consistently
- Embrace influence as your guiding principle
- Develop vigilance through daily practice
Don’t
- Neglect the importance of seduction
- Abandon awareness under pressure
- Act impulsively without considering consequences
Comparative Hexagrams
| Hexagram | Relationship |
|---|---|
| 43. Guài (夬) | Breakthrough — resisting negative influence |
| 33. Dùn (遁) | Retreat — withdrawal from corrupting influence |
| 1. Qián (乾) | The Creative — maintain integrity against temptation |
Sample Reading Dialogue
Querent: “An attractive but risky deal has landed on my desk unexpectedly. What should I do?”
You received Hexagram 44, Coming to Meet. The judgment says: 'Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden....' An unexpected encounter with a powerful force; be vigilant against corruption This is a cautionary sign. The current conditions call for seduction rather than action. Preserve your resources and wait for the cycle to turn.