43.1.4.5.6 (43 > 18)
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 mountain


Lower trigram: The sky The wind


43.1 (43 > 28) - Reducing one's footprint
There is a risk of rupture by displaying one's preferences. One must keep a low profile.
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43.4 (43 > 5) - Losing autonomy
When one cannot find a solution to a problem, one lets oneself be guided.
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43.5 (43 > 34) - Defaulting
Others return because one didn't want to continue.
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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.
1.3.5.6 (1 > 54) - Evolution
When others don't want to accomodate the weakest, they are asked to wait aloof.
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The starting situation
43.6 (43 > 1) - Ducking
It is imprudent to avoid questions when one doesn't want to be embarrassed.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
43.1.4.5 (43 > 46) - Revelation
One looks pretty quiet despite the blows of fate one has just suffered.
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