䷫ Gou Hexagram (Encounter)
Upper Trigram: Qian · Lower Trigram: Xun · Hexagram 44
**Hexagram Judgment**
The woman is strong. Do not take such a woman as a wife.
**Line Statements**
First line: Tied to a metal brake. Perseverance brings good fortune. If you go somewhere, you will see misfortune. A scrawny pig is sure to struggle.
Second line: There is fish in the basket. No blame. Not favorable for guests.
Third line: There is no skin on the buttocks, and walking is difficult. Danger, but no major fault.
Fourth line: There is no fish in the basket. Action brings misfortune.
Fifth line: Wrapping a melon with willow branches. Holding inner beauty. Something falls from heaven.
Top line: Encountering with horns. Regret, but no blame.
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