27.1.3.4 (27 > 56)
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 mountain The fire


Lower trigram: The thunder The mountain


27.1 (27 > 23) - Lamenting one's failure
One is facing a difficult problem, but declines the support of their friends. One must let them act before the situation gets worse.
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The nuclear hexagram: 2.2.3.4.5 (2 > 28)
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.
2.2.3.4.5 (2 > 28) - Let the others choose
One let others decide what role one will be called upon to play.
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The starting situation
27.4 (27 > 21) - Searching for the best solution
One considers the possibilities.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
27.1.3 (27 > 52) - Creating a shortage
One stimulates the appetite of others by making them taste one's favorite dishes.
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