21.2.3.4.5 (21 > 9)
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 fire The wind
Lower trigram: The thunder The sky
21.2 (21 > 38) - Not being fooled by appearances
One points at a repeat offender but hasn't found the real culprit.
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21.3 (21 > 30) - Showing teeth
Others don't accept because one lacks firmness.
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21.4 (21 > 27) - Claiming one's due
One asks what one believes that one deserves for one's trouble.
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The nuclear hexagram: 39.1.2.3.4.5.6 (39 > 38)
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.
39.1.2.3.4.5.6 (39 > 38) - Enduring indifference
One continues to report even though others are not paying attention.
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The starting situation
21.5 (21 > 25) - Negotiating
One discusses to prepare an acceptable agreement.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
21.2.3.4 (21 > 26) - Cheating to win
One influences the results to avoid accountability.
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