49.1.2.3.4.6 (49 > 59)
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 wind
Lower trigram: The fire The water
49.1 (49 > 31) - Criticizing harshly
One is bound by constraints so one joins the others.
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49.2 (49 > 43) - Requesting more time
One is asked to stop because it is too soon.
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49.3 (49 > 17) - Lacking of adherence
The others do not support the reforms so one withdraws until the doubts are dispelled.
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The nuclear hexagram: 44.1.2.3.4.5 (44 > 27)
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.
44.1.2.3.4.5 (44 > 27) - Invitation
One offers one's condolences to those who have lost a relative.
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The starting situation
49.6 (49 > 13) - Regaining one' s freedom
Friends ask that one waits until they are ready before reforming.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
