16.2.3.5 (16 > 28)
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 thunder The lake


Lower trigram: The earth The wind


The nuclear hexagram: 39.1.2.4.6 (39 > 1)
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.
39.1.2.4.6 (39 > 1) - Inquiring before complying
One asks others what they have decided before partnering with them.
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The starting situation
16.5 (16 > 45) - Staying with one's friends
One has to share because one lacks of means.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
16.2.3 (16 > 32) - Wanting more success
One is waiting for more results before recognizing the champions' victory.
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