I Ching hexagram
44. Temptation
姤Gòu
Heaven over Wind
Also called Coming to Meet, The Symbol of Meeting, Contact, Sexual Intercourse, Encountering, Coupling, Infiltration by Inferior Men, Adultery "Contains a definite warning about a person or situation which may appear harmless but will prove dangerous." -- D.F. Hook
Hexagram 44, Temptation (姤 Gòu) is formed by Heaven over Wind. It is also known as Coming to Meet, The Symbol of Meeting, Contact, Sexual Intercourse, Encountering, Coupling, Infiltration by Inferior Men, Adultery "Contains a definite warning about a person or situation which may appear harmless but will prove dangerous." -- D.F. Hook.
Legge
Read as
The judgment
Legge
女壯，勿用取女。
Temptation shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry such a female.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
繫于金柅，貞吉，有攸往，見凶，羸豕孚蹢躅。
You have a chance to set boundaries on a negative influence and stop its expansion. Resist the urge to let things unfold on their own. Ignoring the problem will only lead to it growing larger. Take action now.
- Line 2Yang
包有魚，无咎，不利賓。
Keep the situation under control. Tactfully manage the vulnerable areas and keep them hidden. If they become visible to others, things could spiral out of control.
- Line 3Yang
臀无膚，其行次且，厲，无大咎。
Even though you might feel tempted to get involved in a less favorable situation, something is holding you back. It's important to resolve this uncertainty. Reflect deeply, gain clarity, and you can steer clear of errors.
- Line 4Yang
包无魚，起凶。
Don’t distance yourself so much that you lose touch with those who may seem less significant. You might find yourself needing their assistance in the future. If you neglect to connect with them now, they won’t be available to help later, leading to unfortunate outcomes.
- Line 5Yang
以杞包瓜，含章，有隕自天。
A wise individual now depends on the integrity of their principles and the strength of their character to make an impact. They operate quietly from within. Their intentions align with universal forces, and they achieve their goals.
- Line 6Yang
姤其角，吝，无咎。
Even if you turn your back on an unfavorable situation and openly dismiss it, it will still persist. You may be perceived as arrogant and detached. It would be wiser and less embarrassing to step away discreetly. However, your actions are justifiable.
When this hexagram changes
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Use this hexagram in a reading
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