Hexagram #44
Gou · 姤
乾 above · 巽 below
Hexagram 44, Gou (姤), combines the Qian (upper) and Xun (lower) trigrams. Coming to Meet.
Judgment (卦辞)
Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden. An unexpected encounter with a dark force — the yin element rises to meet the yang. This meeting must be handled with caution, as the inferior element seeks to infiltrate.
姤：女壮，勿用取女。
Image (象辞)
Under heaven, wind — the image of Coming to Meet. Thus the prince distributes commands and proclaims them to the four quarters of heaven. Wind sweeping under heaven reaches everywhere; one must be alert to how influences spread and encounter one another.
天下有风，姤；后以施命诰四方。
Trigram Composition
Upper: ☰ Qian (乾)
Heaven · Creative, Strong
Lower: ☴ Xun (巽)
Wind · Gentle, Penetrating
Modern Application
Gou warns of unexpected encounters with disruptive forces — vigilance against infiltration. Essential for cybersecurity awareness, competitive intelligence, and recognizing subtle influences.
姤警告与颠覆力量的意外遭遇——警惕渗透。对网络安全意识、竞争情报和识别微妙影响至关重要。
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Frequently Asked Questions常见问题
What does Hexagram 44 (Gou) mean?第 44 卦 姤 是什么意思？+
Hexagram 44, Gou (姤), represents the interaction of Qian (above) and Xun (below). Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden. An unexpected encounter with a dark force — the yin element rises to meet the yang.
What are the trigrams of Hexagram 44?第 44 卦的上下卦是什么？+
Hexagram 44 has Qian as the upper trigram and Xun as the lower trigram.
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