21.1.2.5.6 (21 > 47)
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 fire The lake


Lower trigram: The thunder The water


21.1 (21 > 35) - Taking removal measures
One sends a close one away to teach them.
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21.2 (21 > 38) - Not being fooled by appearances
One points at a repeat offender but hasn't found the real culprit.
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21.5 (21 > 25) - Negotiating
One discusses to prepare an acceptable agreement.
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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.
39.1.6 (39 > 37) - Placing on a pedestal
One pays great attention to a single person and treats them with the utmost deference.
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The starting situation
21.6 (21 > 51) - Condemning the lack of care
One has stopped being unstable but others are waiting for answers before one can rest.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
21.1.2.5 (21 > 6) - Selling at a loss
One uses their resources to make consistent offers.
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