21.3.5 (21 > 13)
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 fire


21.3 (21 > 30) - Showing teeth
Others don't accept because one lacks firmness.
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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.
39.2.4.6 (39 > 44) - Putting an end to it
One finds that the mischief has gone as far as one could allow.
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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
21.3 (21 > 30) - Showing teeth
Others don't accept because one lacks firmness.
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