17.1.2.3.4.6 (17 > 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 lake The wind


Lower trigram: The thunder The wind


17.1 (17 > 45) - Talking with enemies
If one talks without bias, the opinion of others will be useful.
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17.2 (17 > 58) - Letting a golden opportunity pass
When one accepts the least, they forego the best.
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17.3 (17 > 49) - Fostering the most competent
When one prefers the best, the least goes away.
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17.4 (17 > 3) - Inviting one's admirers
When one has obtained benefits, others want one to be generous.
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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.
53.1.2.3.4.5 (53 > 38) - To associate
One stings oneself while trying to thread a needle.
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The starting situation
17.6 (17 > 25) - Dwelling on the past
One returns home to share their knowledge.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
17.1.2.3.4 (17 > 48) - Rejoicing
One does their best to explain what one does in a fun way.
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