Yi Jing Hexagram 17 - Line 1

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The hexagram: 17

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

17.1 (17 > 45)
17.1 (17 > 45) - Talking with enemies

If one talks without bias, the opinion of others will be useful.

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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 thunder The earth

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The nuclear hexagram: 53

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.

53
53 - To associate

One invites their kind to overcome constraints by associating.

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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.

45.1 (45 > 17)
45.1 (45 > 17) - Calling for help

One did not listen to one's friends all the way through, so one will have to get back to them.

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The juncture: 46.6

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.

46.6 (46 > 18)
46.6 (46 > 18) - Swallowing a bitter pill

One has to return because one will not find anything.

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The reciprocal: 18.6

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

18.6 (18 > 46)
18.6 (18 > 46) - Losing one's former allies

One lets others know that one will no longer support them.

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Mutations

17.1 (17 > 45)
17.1 (17 > 45) - Talking with enemies

If one talks without bias, the opinion of others will be useful.

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17.1.2 (17 > 47)
17.1.2 (17 > 47) - Showing one's dark side

One cultivates one's arrogance by appearing reckless.

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17.1.3 (17 > 31)
17.1.3 (17 > 31) - Shooting straight

One calculates their trajectory in order to land in the right place.

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17.1.2.3 (17 > 28)
17.1.2.3 (17 > 28) - Rejoicing

One takes it upon oneself not to look disappointed.

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17.1.4 (17 > 8)
17.1.4 (17 > 8) - Making up for a blunder

One gives a chance to those who did not realize the seriousness of the situation.

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17.1.2.4 (17 > 29)
17.1.2.4 (17 > 29) - Scarecrowing

One talks to others to encourage them to flee.

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17.1.3.4 (17 > 39)
17.1.3.4 (17 > 39) - Being a sore loser

One has refused to acknowledge a defeat that was, however, unequivocal.

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17.1.2.3.4 (17 > 48)
17.1.2.3.4 (17 > 48) - Rejoicing

One does their best to explain what one does in a fun way.

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17.1.5 (17 > 16)
17.1.5 (17 > 16) - Making oneself look good

One compliments others for being well regarded.

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17.1.2.5 (17 > 40)
17.1.2.5 (17 > 40) - Ignoring reprimands

One gets annoyed of always hearing the same old tune.

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17.1.3.5 (17 > 62)
17.1.3.5 (17 > 62) - Warning emergency services on time

One makes haste so that the others have time to recover.

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17.1.2.3.5 (17 > 32)
17.1.2.3.5 (17 > 32) - Leaving one's office to join the opposition

One abandons one's responsibilities to find refuge with one's most far-sighted supporters.

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17.1.4.5 (17 > 2)
17.1.4.5 (17 > 2) - Planning for more reserves

One advises their relatives to check before engaging in uncertain reforms.

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17.1.2.4.5 (17 > 7)
17.1.2.4.5 (17 > 7) - Requesting an invitation

One hopes tp be able to come even though the relatives are against it.

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17.1.6 (17 > 12)
17.1.6 (17 > 12) - Losing a potential ally

One is amused to see the others leave when one should be welcoming them.

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17.1.2.6 (17 > 6)
17.1.2.6 (17 > 6) - Seeking concrete evidence

One gets rid of preconceived ideas to go out in the field to see for oneself.

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17.1.3.6 (17 > 33)
17.1.3.6 (17 > 33) - Getting rid of competition

One supplants an opponent by setting a fatal trap.

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17.1.2.4.6 (17 > 59)
17.1.2.4.6 (17 > 59) - Ignoring provocations

One refuses to respond to an invitation issued in a flippant way.

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17.1.3.4.6 (17 > 53)
17.1.3.4.6 (17 > 53) - Rejoicing

The partners have no regrets about coming.

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17.1.5.6 (17 > 35)
17.1.5.6 (17 > 35) - Preening

One tries to make others believe that one will be exemplary.

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17.1.3.5.6 (17 > 56)
17.1.3.5.6 (17 > 56) - Rejoicing

One explains to their friends that one will be late because of a lost object.

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17.1.4.5.6 (17 > 23)
17.1.4.5.6 (17 > 23) - Rejoicing

One takes a rest because the fatigue is too great.

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