42.1.2.4.5.6 (42 > 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 wind The thunder
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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42.5 (42 > 27) - Demonstrating accuracy
When one is competent, one doesn't show hesitation.
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Ruler
The starting situation
42.6 (42 > 3) - Wanting too much
When one asks others to accept without having prepared anything, one becomes a target.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
42.1.2.4.5 (42 > 64) - Condemning the lack of manners
One will come by to talk about someone who misbehaved.
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