8.3.4 (8 > 31)
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 lake


Lower trigram: The earth The mountain


8.3 (8 > 39) - Questioning the integrity of one's opponents
There are people whose reputation has been put to the test among those one knows.
Bing DeepL Google YandexThe nuclear hexagram: 23.2.3.4.5 (23 > 44)
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.
23.2.3.4.5 (23 > 44) - Taking the risk of being screwed
One assumes that the others are not that kind.
Ruler
The starting situation
8.4 (8 > 45) - Take the time to nurture relationships
When one has established a relationship of trust, it is in their interest to make it grow.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
8.3 (8 > 39) - Questioning the integrity of one's opponents
There are people whose reputation has been put to the test among those one knows.
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