49.1.3 (49 > 45)
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 lake

Lower trigram: The fire The earth


49.1 (49 > 31) - Criticizing harshly
One is bound by constraints so one joins the others.
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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.
44.2.4 (44 > 53) - Attacking the weakest
One goes after those who have the least assets to damage others.
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The starting situation
49.3 (49 > 17) - Lacking of adherence
The others do not support the reforms so one withdraws until the doubts are dispelled.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
49.1 (49 > 31) - Criticizing harshly
One is bound by constraints so one joins the others.
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