36.1.3.4.6 (36 > 35)
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 earth The fire


Lower trigram: The fire The earth


36.1 (36 > 15) - Getting blocked
One loses one's ability to act, but is protected. One accepts the constraints and goes through uncertain times, stressful for one's friends.
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36.3 (36 > 24) - Putting one's finger on it
One had retreated but while looking for supplies one finds the issue.
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36.4 (36 > 55) - Having heard enough
One sees the other coming so one leaves to get help.
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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.
40.2.3.4.5 (40 > 39) - Complying with the established rule
One refuses to satisfy unusual requests.
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The starting situation
36.6 (36 > 22) - Fleeing disaster
One sees the other rising so one quickly gets out of reach.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
36.1.3.4 (36 > 16) - Shocking to get a reaction
One aspires to do more fear than harm.
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