43.1.3.5.6 (43 > 64)
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 fire


Lower trigram: The sky The water


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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43.5 (43 > 34) - Defaulting
Others return because one didn't want to continue.
Bing DeepL Google YandexThe nuclear hexagram: 1.2.4.6 (1 > 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.
1.2.4.6 (1 > 63) - Staying away from a problem
One returns after a rupture, without replying to their close ones.
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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
43.1.3.5 (43 > 40) - Revelation
One compares what one has achieved with what others have said they have done.
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