42.1.3.5.6 (42 > 15)
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 wind The earth


Lower trigram: The thunder The mountain


42.1 (42 > 20) - Increasing the difficulty
One is encouraged to progress without help.
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42.3 (42 > 37) - Showing scars
The difficulties faced by one will be useful when they will be explained.
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42.5 (42 > 27) - Demonstrating accuracy
When one is competent, one doesn't show hesitation.
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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.
23.2.4.6 (23 > 40) - Establishing a curfew
A measure aimed at restoring calm is welcomed.
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The starting situation
42.6 (42 > 3) - Wanting too much
When one asks others to accept without having prepared anything, one becomes a target.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
42.1.3.5 (42 > 52) - Getting caught in a spiral
One is paralyzed by fear so others can do as they please.
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