15.1.2.4.5 (15 > 43)
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 earth The lake


Lower trigram: The mountain The sky


15.1 (15 > 36) - Keeping a low profile
One is modest so one stays where one belongs.
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15.4 (15 > 62) - Remaining in the background
One does not act without receiving the request.
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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.
40.1.3.5.6 (40 > 1) - Lacking preparation
One has done the best they could but it is not enough.
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The starting situation
15.5 (15 > 39) - Silencing the fools
When others are mistaken, one has to give them an explanation.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
15.1.2.4 (15 > 34) - Gliding down
One keeps calm despite the difficulty of getting back to reality.
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