22.1.3.4.6 (22 > 16)
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 thunder


Lower trigram: The fire The earth


22.3 (22 > 27) - Making the pleasure last
One does not want to finish too fast.
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22.4 (22 > 30) - Caring for the close ones
One hurries when others are waiting for 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
22.6 (22 > 36) - Making it simple
One hides their difficulties to help the weakest and let the most able manage on their own.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
22.1.3.4 (22 > 35) - Wiping the slate clean
One cancels a debt that others cannot pay.
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