42.1.2.4.5 (42 > 64)
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 wind The fire


Lower trigram: The thunder The water


42.1 (42 > 20) - Increasing the difficulty
One is encouraged to progress without help.
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42.2 (42 > 61) - Favoring mutual agreement
Others suggest that one meets with their representative before one decides to join forces.
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42.4 (42 > 25) - Being dissatisfied
When one needs something else one can recognize it.
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The starting situation
42.5 (42 > 27) - Demonstrating accuracy
When one is competent, one doesn't show hesitation.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
42.1.2.4 (42 > 6) - Joining the movement
One admits that others are better placed to succeed.
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