20.1.3.5.6 (20 > 36)
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 wind The earth


Lower trigram: The earth The fire


20.1 (20 > 42) - Regretting too crafty speeches
Those who know can understand.
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20.5 (20 > 23) - Refreshing the memory
One explains to others what they already know.
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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.
23.2.4.6 (23 > 40) - Establishing a curfew
A measure aimed at restoring calm is welcomed.
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The starting situation
20.6 (20 > 8) - Taking care of oneself
One doesn't want to see any difficulties.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
20.1.3.5 (20 > 22) - Negotiating with the opposition
One thinks they understand others when it would be in one's interest to ask them what they really want.
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