Hexagram 44
姤 Gòu
Coming to Meet
乾
Qian — Creative
Heaven · Father
巽
Xun — Gentle
Wind/Wood · Eldest Daughter
Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.
Under heaven, wind: the image of Coming to Meet. Thus does the prince act when disseminating commands and proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.
It must be checked with a brake of bronze. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one lets it take its course, one experiences misfortune. Even a lean pig has it in them to rage around.
There is a fish in the tank. No blame. Does not further guests.
There is no skin on the thighs, and walking comes hard. If one is mindful of the danger, no great mistake is made.
No fish in the tank. This leads to misfortune.
A melon covered with willow leaves. Hidden lines. Then it drops down from heaven.
They come to meet with horns. Humiliation. No blame.