䷫ 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. Source: Public domain · Return to the list of sixty-four hexagrams