40.3.4.5.6 (40 > 57)
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 wind


Lower trigram: The water The wind


40.3 (40 > 32) - Forgiving slight mistakes
When one neglects, one gives to others.
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40.4 (40 > 7) - Getting rid of a friend who has become embarrassing
Doors will open if one deviates from an unnecessary convenience.
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40.5 (40 > 47) - Achieving one's goals
Only a capable person can show the solution.
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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.
63.2.3.4.5.6 (63 > 38) - Making sure that the secret is well kept
One checks that the most powerful are not yet aware of it.
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The starting situation
40.6 (40 > 64) - Unlocking the situation
Once prepared, one can solve problems in time.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
40.3.4.5 (40 > 48) - Detaching oneself from old interests
One regains freedom after having been conquered.
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