I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 37 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 4 to Hexagram 44

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 37.1.2.4 -> 44

Young Yang Young Yang Old Yin Young Yang Old Yin Old Yang

37. The Family

Yang Yang Yang Yang Yang Yin

44. Coming to Meet

37. The Family (家人 Jiā Rén)

Trigrams

Above
☴ Xùn (Wind)
Below
☲ Lí (Fire)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 37

Hexagram 家人 (Jiā Rén) symbolizes the structure and harmony of the family. This hexagram speaks of order, mutual care, and proper relationships within the family unit. Success comes from cultivating harmony and fulfilling responsibilities.

Hexagram 37 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"家人，利女貞。"
(Jiā rén, lì nǚ zhēn.)
English Translation:
“The Family. It is favorable for the woman to persevere.”

This hexagram emphasizes the importance of harmony and order in the family, with a particular focus on the role of the woman in maintaining the household. Success comes from fulfilling responsibilities and persevering in one's duties.

Hexagram 37 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"風自火出，家人。君子以言有物，行有恆。"
(Fēng zì huǒ chū, jiā rén. Jūn zǐ yǐ yán yǒu wù, xíng yǒu héng.)
English Translation:
“Wind comes forth from fire: The image of The Family. The superior person speaks with substance and acts with consistency.”

The image of wind coming forth from fire represents the dynamic energy of the family. The superior person, like a family leader, speaks and acts with consistency, ensuring harmony and order within the household.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"閑有家，悔亡。"
(Xián yǒu jiā, huǐ wáng.)
English Translation:
“Keeping the family together. Regret disappears.”

This line advises maintaining harmony within the family. By keeping the family united and fostering cooperation, any regrets or discord disappear.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"无攸遂，在中饋，貞吉。"
(Wú yōu suì, zài zhōng kuì, zhēn jí.)
English Translation:
“There is no separation. She maintains the household. Perseverance brings good fortune.”

This line focuses on the role of the woman in keeping the family and household together. By fulfilling her duties with perseverance, good fortune follows, and the family remains united.

Line 4 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"富家，大吉。"
(Fù jiā, dà jí.)
English Translation:
“A wealthy family. Great good fortune.”

This line describes a family that is both prosperous and harmonious. Wealth and success in the family bring great good fortune when order and harmony are maintained.

Changing to:

44. Coming to Meet (姤 Gòu)

Trigrams

Above
☰ Qián (Heaven)
Below
☴ Xùn (Wind)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 44

Hexagram 姤 (Gòu) represents an unexpected encounter or meeting. This hexagram speaks of sudden developments or the arrival of someone or something unexpected. Success comes from being prepared and handling the encounter with care.

Hexagram 44 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"姤，女壯，勿用取女。"
(Gòu, nǚ zhuàng, wù yòng qǔ nǚ.)
English Translation:
“Coming to Meet. The woman is strong. Do not marry such a woman.”

This hexagram advises caution when dealing with unexpected encounters, especially if the situation involves a strong or dominant force. The reference to not marrying such a woman speaks to the need for careful consideration and not rushing into commitments.

Hexagram 44 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"天下有風，姤。後以施命誥四方。"
(Tiān xià yǒu fēng, gòu. Hòu yǐ shī mìng gào sìfāng.)
English Translation:
“Wind beneath heaven: The image of Coming to Meet. The superior person announces their commands to the four corners of the world.”

The image of wind beneath heaven represents a message or announcement being carried far and wide. The superior person, like the wind, spreads their influence and communicates clearly with others.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team