3.1.4.5.6 (3 > 35)
The trigrams
The trigrams are combinations of three yin and yang lines. The three bottom lines of the hexagram form the lower trigram and represent the inner situation. The three top lines form the upper trigram and represent the outer situation.
Upper trigram: The water The fire


Lower trigram: The thunder The earth


3.1 (3 > 8) - Resolving difficulties
When others ask for help, if one accepts despite the constraints then one sets an example.
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3.4 (3 > 17) - Knowing how to behave correctly
One will get help if they wait until others send an invitation.
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3.5 (3 > 24) - Questioning the commitment of others
One wants to know before deciding.
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The nuclear hexagram is the association of the two inner trigrams (lines 2,3,4 and 3,4,5). It represents the root, or the origin of the situation.
23.3.5.6 (23 > 39) - Relapsing
One comes back to almost the same place to commit the same mistake.
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The starting situation
3.6 (3 > 42) - Resolving difficulties
One commits themself alone because others don't want to get involved without proofs. So, one pretends to be disappointed so that they understand that they are no longer welcome.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
3.1.4.5 (3 > 16) - Going to see on the field
One starts by making studies before coming up with a theory.
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