3.1.3.4.5 (3 > 62)
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 water The thunder


Lower trigram: The thunder The mountain


3.1 (3 > 8) - Resolving difficulties
When others ask for help, if one accepts despite the constraints then one sets an example.
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3.3 (3 > 63) - Resolving difficulties
Venturing alone into unfamiliar territory. One should seek a guide or turn back.
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3.4 (3 > 17) - Knowing how to behave correctly
One will get help if they wait until others send an invitation.
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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.
23.2.3.4.5.6 (23 > 28) - Faking benevolence
One likes to make others believe that they will have no trouble making themselves heard.
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The starting situation
3.5 (3 > 24) - Questioning the commitment of others
One wants to know before deciding.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
3.1.3.4 (3 > 31) - Resolving difficulties
One pretends not knowing what to do when they do not have time to ponder.
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