Yi Jing Hexagram 15 - Line 1

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The hexagram: 15

An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.

15.1 (15 > 36)
15.1 (15 > 36) - Keeping a low profile

One is modest so one stays where one belongs.

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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.

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Lower trigram: The mountain The fire

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The nuclear hexagram: 40

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
40 - Amending

One makes progress by abandoning what limited them.

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The derived (Fan Yao)

The same line number on the mutated hexagram. It reperesents what can be done AFTER to correct the situation described by this line, as a sort of remedy or solution.

36.1 (36 > 15)
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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The juncture: 35.6

The derived of the reciprocal. It represents what could have been done BEFORE to prevent the situation described by this line, as a sort of remedy or solution.

35.6 (35 > 16)
35.6 (35 > 16) - Refraining from action

When others don't like it, one abstains.

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The reciprocal: 16.6

The hexagram upside down. It represents the opposite situation, and as such is insturmental when validating comments.

16.6 (16 > 35)
16.6 (16 > 35) - Returning to reason

One no longer exaggerates because one has finally understood.

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Mutations

15.1 (15 > 36)
15.1 (15 > 36) - Keeping a low profile

One is modest so one stays where one belongs.

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15.1.2 (15 > 11)
15.1.2 (15 > 11) - Decency

One felt that they shouldn't be among the best if one wanted to be free.

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15.1.3 (15 > 24)
15.1.3 (15 > 24) - Letting others comment

One leaves it to others to say what has to be done.

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15.1.2.3 (15 > 19)
15.1.2.3 (15 > 19) - Feeling guilty

One shudders at the thought of others learning about what one has done.

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15.1.4 (15 > 55)
15.1.4 (15 > 55) - Quarantining

One wants to act as if others knew why one shuns them.

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15.1.2.4 (15 > 34)
15.1.2.4 (15 > 34) - Gliding down

One keeps calm despite the difficulty of getting back to reality.

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15.1.3.4 (15 > 51)
15.1.3.4 (15 > 51) - Attending a match

One follows with interest the encounter between two fierce fighters.

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15.1.2.3.4 (15 > 54)
15.1.2.3.4 (15 > 54) - Scurrying

One could come back later but the others don't want to wait any longer.

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15.1.5 (15 > 63)
15.1.5 (15 > 63) - Proving right those who are suspicious

One prepares errors beforehand to verify that others pay attention.

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15.1.2.5 (15 > 5)
15.1.2.5 (15 > 5) - Teaching the truth

One makes the real solution known to others.

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15.1.2.3.5 (15 > 60)
15.1.2.3.5 (15 > 60) - Receiving a taste of one's own medicine

One endures difficult consequences because one has betrayed the trust of one's partners.

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15.1.2.4.5 (15 > 43)
15.1.2.4.5 (15 > 43) - Convincing at all costs

One is asking for more means to persuade the undecided.

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15.1.3.4.5 (15 > 17)
15.1.3.4.5 (15 > 17) - Feeling concerned

One listens better than others because one has had a similar experience.

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15.1.2.3.4.5 (15 > 58)
15.1.2.3.4.5 (15 > 58) - Decency

One quenches their thirst with an unsavory drink.

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15.1.6 (15 > 22)
15.1.6 (15 > 22) - Decency

One resurfaces after being away longer than expected.

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15.1.2.6 (15 > 26)
15.1.2.6 (15 > 26) - Giving signs of life

One reassures one's old friends by giving them regular updates.

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15.1.3.6 (15 > 27)
15.1.3.6 (15 > 27) - Giving an example of one's mastery

One impresses the gallery by improvising as a challenge.

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15.1.2.3.6 (15 > 41)
15.1.2.3.6 (15 > 41) - Making buzz

One hears the noise caused by some rumors.

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15.1.4.6 (15 > 30)
15.1.4.6 (15 > 30) - Keeping the secret

One is reluctant to disclose confidential information.

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15.1.2.4.6 (15 > 14)
15.1.2.4.6 (15 > 14) - Decency

One shows conviction when it comes to defending what one values most.

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15.1.3.4.6 (15 > 21)
15.1.3.4.6 (15 > 21) - Accepting under conditions

One has specified the conditions that will have to be met for approval to be given.

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15.1.2.3.4.6 (15 > 38)
15.1.2.3.4.6 (15 > 38) - Decency

One can just talk without making any derogatory remarks.

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15.1.5.6 (15 > 37)
15.1.5.6 (15 > 37) - Discouraging snoopers

One prevents one's opponents from seeing the most secret files.

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15.1.3.5.6 (15 > 42)
15.1.3.5.6 (15 > 42) - Tinkering

One is received by those who have reinvented the wheel.

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15.1.4.5.6 (15 > 13)
15.1.4.5.6 (15 > 13) - Decency

One advances with difficulty because the others brake.

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15.1.2.4.5.6 (15 > 1)
15.1.2.4.5.6 (15 > 1) - Apologizing

To be able to repair, one needs to admit their errors.

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15.1.3.4.5.6 (15 > 25)
15.1.3.4.5.6 (15 > 25) - Fearing an ambush

One pays attention to the weapons that others may have taken with them.

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15.1.2.3.4.5.6 (15 > 10)
15.1.2.3.4.5.6 (15 > 10) - Decency

One does their best so that others will not be disappointed.

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