17.1.2.5 (17 > 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 lake The thunder
Lower trigram: The thunder The water
17.1 (17 > 45) - Talking with enemies
If one talks without bias, the opinion of others will be useful.
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17.2 (17 > 58) - Letting a golden opportunity pass
When one accepts the least, they forego the best.
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The nuclear hexagram: 53.1.6 (53 > 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.
53.1.6 (53 > 63) - To associate
One makes undulations to insinuate oneself into the lives of others.
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The starting situation
Correction
The direction where the ruler is going to bend
17.1.2 (17 > 47) - Showing one's dark side
One cultivates one's arrogance by appearing reckless.
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