44 to 56

[Samgirl]

I have been working on understanding how these two hexagrams relate to each other in a given situation, on questions like "what do I want with this" or "what my intentions are with this". (44.2.5 to 56)

44 is all over the place in the forum, I know. But certainly I see little in regards on moving to 56.

Believe me, I am not lazy and I am studying in order to do my readings fully by my own :) yet I seem to be stuck here.

I would appreciate your insight - the explanation on how 44 and 56 relate to each other.

Thank you!

[dobro]

Hi Sam

44 is traditionally about making contact with something which, although attractive perhaps, is not something you want to unite with really. 56 is about moving through territory that's new for you, without having any status or privilege or rights - a stranger in a strange land. So, put them together and you get something like this: "You're making contact with something right now which, although powerfully attractive, is not to be united with - just keep on moving through, and don't put down any roots."

[Samgirl]

Thank you.