51.1.4.6 (51 > 23)
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 thunder The mountain


Lower trigram: The thunder The earth


51.4 (51 > 24) - Being bogged down
One has to free oneself from others before one can go any further.
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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.
39.3.5 (39 > 2) - Taking a step back in order to move forward
One organizes oneself to work around the blockages.
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The starting situation
51.6 (51 > 21) - Taking refuge in the heights
One has lost the weakest, so one keeps a low profile until they change.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
51.1.4 (51 > 2) - Losing sight of the general interest
One takes care of the essential instead of disturbing others by seeking to innovate.
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