16.1.3.6 (16 > 30)
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 thunder The fire


Lower trigram: The earth The fire


16.1 (16 > 51) - Quenching one's enthusiasm
When one starts by showing their confidence they come back with embarrassment.
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The nuclear hexagram: 39.2.4 (39 > 28)
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.
39.2.4 (39 > 28) - Spending one's days making efforts
One works hard to receive a meager livelihood.
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The starting situation
16.6 (16 > 35) - Returning to reason
One no longer exaggerates because one has finally understood.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
16.1.3 (16 > 55) - Getting help from the best
One is going to ask the most skilled to perform what one is unable to do.
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