Yi Jing Hexagram 17 - Line 4
The hexagram: 17
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
17.4 (17 > 3) - Inviting one's admirers
When one has obtained benefits, others want one to be generous.
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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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The nuclear hexagram: 53.3.5 (53 > 23)
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.
53.3.5 (53 > 23) - To associate
One spends most of one's time playing instead of being available to help one' s relatives.
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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.
3.4 (3 > 17) - Knowing how to behave correctly
One will get help if they wait until others send an invitation.
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Mutations
17.4 (17 > 3) - Inviting one's admirers
When one has obtained benefits, others want one to be generous.
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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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17.2.4 (17 > 60) - Cauterizing the wound
One applies a rigorous protocol to reduce the risk of contagion.
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17.1.2.4 (17 > 29) - Scarecrowing
One talks to others to encourage them to flee.
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17.3.4 (17 > 63) - Instilling good mood
One brings to others all one's comedy knowledge.
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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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17.2.3.4 (17 > 5) - Going back on one's word
An event has occurred which has hindered the proper functioning of the operations.
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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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17.4.5 (17 > 24) - Going to great lengths to achieve one's goal
One does not want a lack of results to cause any difficulty.
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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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17.2.4.5 (17 > 19) - Adjusting priorities
One catches up by freeing oneself from other commitments.
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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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17.3.4.5 (17 > 36) - Being wracked with shyness
One lacks boldness so one is not in a position to seduce.
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17.1.3.4.5 (17 > 15) - Shooting one's opponents
One adorns one's speech with murderous spikes.
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17.2.3.4.5 (17 > 11) - Rejoicing
One accuses their guests of not having done the work they were supposed to do.
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17.1.2.3.4.5 (17 > 46) - Communicating remotely
One sets up a protocol to keep up to date.
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17.4.6 (17 > 42) - Making people happy
One sets out to please those one appreciates.
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17.1.4.6 (17 > 20) - Turning a blind eye
One refuses to see what's wrong with others.
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17.2.4.6 (17 > 61) - Rejoicing
One wants to be among those in charge of enforcing the law.
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17.1.2.4.6 (17 > 59) - Ignoring provocations
One refuses to respond to an invitation issued in a flippant way.
17.3.4.6 (17 > 37) - Clowning around
One gets close to one's friends to show them something fun.
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17.1.3.4.6 (17 > 53) - Rejoicing
The partners have no regrets about coming.
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17.2.3.4.6 (17 > 9) - Listening to public announcements
One is going out to hear what others want to say.
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17.1.2.3.4.6 (17 > 57) - Accepting occasional demands
One completes their offer with custom work.
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17.4.5.6 (17 > 27) - Losing momentum
One uses the attention one has received to make an equivocal statement.
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17.1.4.5.6 (17 > 23) - Rejoicing
One takes a rest because the fatigue is too great.
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17.2.4.5.6 (17 > 41) - Rejoicing
One can solve the same problem in different ways.
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17.1.2.4.5.6 (17 > 4) - Studying through having fun and playing
One takes lessons to learn their field properly.
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17.3.4.5.6 (17 > 22) - Rejoicing
One refuses to face reality, so others carry out the appropriate measures.
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17.1.3.4.5.6 (17 > 52) - Putting a stop to this
One approves a total shutdown of operations.
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17.2.3.4.5.6 (17 > 26) - Keeping quiet about things that irritate
One doesn't want to embarrass others, so one just makes unimportant comments.
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17.1.2.3.4.5.6 (17 > 18) - Frustrating one's companions
One tests one's relatives by rejecting their proposals.
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