24.1.2.4 (24 > 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 earth The thunder


Lower trigram: The thunder The water


The nuclear hexagram: 2.1.3.5 (2 > 63)
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.
2.1.3.5 (2 > 63) - Obedience
One waits for latecomers to show them that they are on the right track.
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The starting situation
24.4 (24 > 51) - Freeing oneself from discomfort
One sees that others exaggerate, so one moves away.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
24.1.2 (24 > 7) - Remembering the legendary feats
One knows how the others have managed to win.
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