21.2.5 (21 > 10)
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 sky


Lower trigram: The thunder The lake


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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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.
39.1.6 (39 > 37) - Placing on a pedestal
One pays great attention to a single person and treats them with the utmost deference.
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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 (21 > 38) - Not being fooled by appearances
One points at a repeat offender but hasn't found the real culprit.
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