Yi Jing Hexagram 2 - Line 2

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The hexagram: 2

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

2.2 (2 > 7)
2.2 (2 > 7) - Obedience

One stops listening to the explanations because they are lost but will ask later.

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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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The earth

Lower trigram: The earth The water

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The nuclear hexagram: 2.1 (2 > 24)

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.

2.1 (2 > 24)
2.1 (2 > 24) - Obedience

By crossing the limits, one takes distance.

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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.

7.2 (7 > 2)
7.2 (7 > 2) - Not standing out

One does like everybody else, therefore is understood.

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The juncture: 8.5

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.

8.5 (8 > 2)
8.5 (8 > 2) - Selecting the most dedicated ones

Show what selection is: only take those who want to come, others can leave.

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The reciprocal: 2.5

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

2.5 (2 > 8)
2.5 (2 > 8) - Obedience

Modesty leads to success.

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Mutations

2.2 (2 > 7)

2.2 (2 > 7)
2.2 (2 > 7) - Obedience

One stops listening to the explanations because they are lost but will ask later.

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2.1.2 (2 > 19)

2.1.2 (2 > 19)
2.1.2 (2 > 19) - Obedience

One prefers telling the truth to others, so they can have confidence.

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2.2.3 (2 > 46)

2.2.3 (2 > 46)
2.2.3 (2 > 46) - Obedience

One just listens to the demands of those who are in a hurry.

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2.1.2.3 (2 > 11)

2.1.2.3 (2 > 11)
2.1.2.3 (2 > 11) - Obedience

One must accept a meeting before they can continue.

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2.2.4 (2 > 40)

2.2.4 (2 > 40)
2.2.4 (2 > 40) - Obedience

One recognizes that they lack of means to help those who deserve it.

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2.2.3.4 (2 > 32)

2.2.3.4 (2 > 32)
2.2.3.4 (2 > 32) - Obedience

One stays longer than usual to be able to share with their loved ones.

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2.2.5 (2 > 29)

2.2.5 (2 > 29)
2.2.5 (2 > 29) - Obedience

One prepares their rest by accepting to do what the others ask.

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2.1.2.5 (2 > 60)

2.1.2.5 (2 > 60)
2.1.2.5 (2 > 60) - Obedience

One foregoes freedom to preserve their loved ones.

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2.2.3.5 (2 > 48)

2.2.3.5 (2 > 48)
2.2.3.5 (2 > 48) - Obedience

One does not make difficulties so as to retain others' confidence.

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2.1.2.3.5 (2 > 5)

2.1.2.3.5 (2 > 5)
2.1.2.3.5 (2 > 5) - Using a hook to catch a large prey

One immobilizes their opponents by giving them a hard time.

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2.2.4.5 (2 > 47)

2.2.4.5 (2 > 47)
2.2.4.5 (2 > 47) - Obedience

One can learn to do a better job if they pay attention to the details.

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2.1.2.4.5 (2 > 58)

2.1.2.4.5 (2 > 58)
2.1.2.4.5 (2 > 58) - Obedience

One may commit another time to show their friends that they have kept the same abilities.

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2.2.3.4.5 (2 > 28)

2.2.3.4.5 (2 > 28)
2.2.3.4.5 (2 > 28) - Let the others choose

One let others decide what role one will be called upon to play.

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2.1.2.3.4.5 (2 > 43)

2.1.2.3.4.5 (2 > 43)
2.1.2.3.4.5 (2 > 43) - Obedience

One will be an embarrassment for others if they join them.

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2.2.6 (2 > 4)

2.2.6 (2 > 4)
2.2.6 (2 > 4) - Obedience

One deprives others of their last assets.

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2.1.2.6 (2 > 41)

2.1.2.6 (2 > 41)
2.1.2.6 (2 > 41) - Obedience

One create difficulties so that others can not finish.

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2.2.3.6 (2 > 18)

2.2.3.6 (2 > 18)
2.2.3.6 (2 > 18) - Obedience

One will have to overcome challenges before being welcomed by their close ones.

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2.1.2.3.6 (2 > 26)

2.1.2.3.6 (2 > 26)
2.1.2.3.6 (2 > 26) - Obedience

One asks their assistants to verify the authenticity of the facts.

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2.2.4.6 (2 > 64)

2.2.4.6 (2 > 64)
2.2.4.6 (2 > 64) - Not unveiling one's ugliness

One advances masked so as not to frighten others.

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2.1.2.4.6 (2 > 38)

2.1.2.4.6 (2 > 38)
2.1.2.4.6 (2 > 38) - Obedience

One gives leaders a chance to explain themselves.

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2.2.3.4.6 (2 > 50)

2.2.3.4.6 (2 > 50)
2.2.3.4.6 (2 > 50) - Obedience

One can overcome their loneliness by accepting to invite others.

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2.1.2.3.4.6 (2 > 14)

2.1.2.3.4.6 (2 > 14)
2.1.2.3.4.6 (2 > 14) - Obedience

After asking for forgiveness, one can hope for clemency.

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2.2.5.6 (2 > 59)

2.2.5.6 (2 > 59)
2.2.5.6 (2 > 59) - Obedience

One unveils their intentions after debating with their opponents.

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2.1.2.5.6 (2 > 61)

2.1.2.5.6 (2 > 61)
2.1.2.5.6 (2 > 61) - Obedience

One thinks that they can find before they even start looking.

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2.2.3.5.6 (2 > 57)

2.2.3.5.6 (2 > 57)
2.2.3.5.6 (2 > 57) - Obedience

One makes sure that that no doubts remain before continuing.

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2.2.4.5.6 (2 > 6)

2.2.4.5.6 (2 > 6)
2.2.4.5.6 (2 > 6) - Obedience

When an agreement has been found, one does not cancel it on a whim.

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2.2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 44)

2.2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 44)
2.2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 44) - Obedience

When all the weight is on the weakest, the building can only collapse.

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2.1.2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 1)

2.1.2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 1)
2.1.2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 1) - Obedience

When the work is done, one shares it with their friends.

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