36.1.2.4.5.6 (36 > 44)
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 earth The sky


Lower trigram: The fire The wind


36.1 (36 > 15) - Getting blocked
One loses one's ability to act, but is protected. One accepts the constraints and goes through uncertain times, stressful for one's friends.
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36.2 (36 > 11) - Seeking salvation in the fight
One has received a wound that will encourage one to help.
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36.4 (36 > 55) - Having heard enough
One sees the other coming so one leaves to get help.
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The nuclear hexagram: 40.1.3.5.6 (40 > 1)
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.
40.1.3.5.6 (40 > 1) - Lacking preparation
One has done the best they could but it is not enough.
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The starting situation
36.6 (36 > 22) - Fleeing disaster
One sees the other rising so one quickly gets out of reach.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
36.1.2.4.5 (36 > 28) - Losing patience
One has lost hope of convincing so one goes away.
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