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Coming to Meet

姤 (Gòu)

Hexagram #44

Hexagram Structure

Yin Line

Yang Line

Upper Trigram

Heaven

Lower Trigram

Wind

Core Essence

Keywords

meetingtemptationcautioninfluence

Meaning

Represents unexpected encounters and the need for caution in new relationships.

Guidance

Be cautious in new encounters. Not all meetings are beneficial; use discernment.

Classical Texts

Judgment

Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.

姤：女壮，勿用取女。

Image

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.

天下有风，姤；后以施命诰四方。

Hexagram Story & Origin

The Coming to Meet hexagram warns us of unexpected encounters and opportunities. 'Gou' means meeting and encounter, often unexpected meetings. Bole recognizing horses embodies the wisdom of the Gou hexagram - having a discerning eye for talent. The Gou hexagram teaches us: we should be good at discovering and seizing opportunities; sometimes a chance encounter can change one's life.

Detailed Analysis

**Hexagram Composition:** Upper Trigram: Heaven Lower Trigram: Wind **Judgment Analysis:** Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden. 姤：女壮，勿用取女。 **Image Wisdom:** 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. 天下有风，姤；后以施命诰四方。 **Modern Application:** In today's society, the wisdom of Coming to Meet can guide us: • Be cautious in new encounters. Not all meetings are beneficial; use discernment. • Keywords: meeting, temptation, caution, influence • Core Concept: Represents unexpected encounters and the need for caution in new relationships.

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