42.1.2.5.6 (42 > 7)
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 earth
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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42.5 (42 > 27) - Demonstrating accuracy
When one is competent, one doesn't show hesitation.
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The nuclear hexagram: 23.1.6 (23 > 24)
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.
23.1.6 (23 > 24) - Wallowing in the filth
One has lost one's self-respect so one is satisfied with what others didn't want.
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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
42.1.2.5 (42 > 4) - Offering a wide range
One presents various solutions so that the audience can see their pros and cons.
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