17.2.5.6 (17 > 38)
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 fire


Lower trigram: The thunder The lake


17.2 (17 > 58) - Letting a golden opportunity pass
When one accepts the least, they forego the best.
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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.
53.1.6 (53 > 63) - To associate
One makes undulations to insinuate oneself into the lives of others.
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The starting situation
17.6 (17 > 25) - Dwelling on the past
One returns home to share their knowledge.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
17.2.5 (17 > 54) - Returning a favor
One affirms one's willingness to help those who have been kind before.
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