48.3.4.5 (48 > 40)
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 water The thunder


Lower trigram: The wind The water


48.3 (48 > 29) - Starting again from scratch
Progress is not recognized so one is invited to return.
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48.4 (48 > 28) - Returning to the source
One has paused to replenish the reserves.
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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.
38.2.3.4.5.6 (38 > 63) - Triggering an implosion
One touches the nerve centre so one can expect chain reactions.
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The starting situation
48.5 (48 > 46) - Committing forces
One asks the assistants who are ready to come back to respond to the needs.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
48.3.4 (48 > 47) - Not showing zeal
One takes one's time before arresting wrongdoers.
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