28.1.2.3.4.6 (28 > 42)
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 lake The wind


Lower trigram: The wind The thunder


28.1 (28 > 43) - Strengthening supports
One wants to improve because of the weakness.
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28.2 (28 > 31) - Nurturing hope
When one encounters difficulties, one welcomes the weakest to secure their future.
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28.4 (28 > 48) - Being weakened
One is supported by others but needs to recover.
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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.
1.1.2.3.4.5 (1 > 23) - Evolution
One helps others to tidy up before asking them if they are willing to continue their hospitality.
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The starting situation
28.6 (28 > 44) - Losing one's bearings
One wants to continue alone because of the weakness of one's entourage.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
28.1.2.3.4 (28 > 3) - Keeping one's secrets
Others may ask for proofs without the need to satisfy them.
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