16.1.3 (16 > 55)
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
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
Correction
The direction where the ruler is going to bend
16.1 (16 > 51) - Quenching one's enthusiasm
When one starts by showing their confidence they come back with embarrassment.
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