14.1.2.3.4.5 (14 > 20)
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 fire The wind


Lower trigram: The sky The earth


14.1 (14 > 50) - Beginning preparations
One must prepare oneself before making the move.
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14.3 (14 > 38) - Meeting the demands
Accepting loss and abandon, this is how one reduces the danger.
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14.4 (14 > 26) - Not diverting oneself
One doesn't defy others by choosing another way.
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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.
43.1.2.3.4.5.6 (43 > 23) - Revelation
One tries a final mediation before engaging in real hostilities.
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The starting situation
14.5 (14 > 1) - Not wanting too much
All are accepted but one will move away from those who ask for the impossible.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
14.1.2.3.4 (14 > 23) - Meeting the demands
One is followed by those who prefer to leave on time.
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