43.1.2.3.4 (43 > 8)
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 The water


Lower trigram: The sky The earth


43.1 (43 > 28) - Reducing one's footprint
There is a risk of rupture by displaying one's preferences. One must keep a low profile.
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43.2 (43 > 49) - Worrying about one's lack of abilities
One cannot satisfy the demands when one is not ready.
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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.
1.1.2.3.4.5 (1 > 23) - Evolution
One helps others to tidy up before asking them if they are willing to continue their hospitality.
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The starting situation
43.4 (43 > 5) - Losing autonomy
When one cannot find a solution to a problem, one lets oneself be guided.
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The direction where the ruler is going to bend
43.1.2.3 (43 > 45) - Revelation
One follows protocols that one has designed before.
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