28.2.3.4.5 (28 > 2)
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 lake The earth


Lower trigram: The wind The earth


28.2 (28 > 31) - Nurturing hope
When one encounters difficulties, one welcomes the weakest to secure their future.
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28.4 (28 > 48) - Being weakened
One is supported by others but needs to recover.
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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.
1.1.2.3.4.5.6 (1 > 2) - Leaving the well-trodden paths
One wants to free themself from constraints so they leave with the others once again.
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The starting situation
28.5 (28 > 32) - Renovating the facade
One hurries to repair before others notice the decline.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
28.2.3.4 (28 > 8) - Being straightforward
One gives up the superfluous to go straight to the point.
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