15.1.2.3.4 (15 > 54)
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 thunder


Lower trigram: The mountain The lake


15.1 (15 > 36) - Keeping a low profile
One is modest so one stays where one belongs.
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15.3 (15 > 2) - Decency
One remains modest despite one's success so one can make efforts to improve.
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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.
40.1.2.3.4.5 (40 > 63) - Behaving
One has respect for those who can take everything one has.
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The starting situation
15.4 (15 > 62) - Remaining in the background
One does not act without receiving the request.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
15.1.2.3 (15 > 19) - Feeling guilty
One shudders at the thought of others learning about what one has done.
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