Yi Jing Hexagram 2 - Line 4

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The hexagram: 2

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

2.4 (2 > 16)
2.4 (2 > 16) - Not revealing one's science

One does not tell others what measures should be taken because they would like to be replaced.

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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.

trigSup2

The earthThe thunder

trigInf

The earth

The nuclear hexagram: 2.3.5 (2 > 39)

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.

2.3.5 (2 > 39)
2.3.5 (2 > 39) - Obedience

One calls the leaders to ask them what they want.

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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.

16.4 (16 > 2)
16.4 (16 > 2) - Implicit agreement

One allows others to approach.

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The juncture: 15.3

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.

15.3 (15 > 2)
15.3 (15 > 2) - Decency

One remains modest despite one's success so one can make efforts to improve.

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The reciprocal: 2.3

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

2.3 (2 > 15)
2.3 (2 > 15) - Obedience

One only takes what is necessary to carry out their task.

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Mutations

2.4 (2 > 16)

2.4 (2 > 16)
2.4 (2 > 16) - Not revealing one's science

One does not tell others what measures should be taken because they would like to be replaced.

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2.1.4 (2 > 51)

2.1.4 (2 > 51)
2.1.4 (2 > 51) - Obedience

One has to remember that sacrifices must be accepted if promises are to be kept.

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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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2.3.4 (2 > 62)

2.3.4 (2 > 62)
2.3.4 (2 > 62) - Obedience

One shows to their loved ones what they have prepared before leaving them.

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2.1.3.4 (2 > 55)

2.1.3.4 (2 > 55)
2.1.3.4 (2 > 55) - Obedience

One can explain to others how they feel if they are sincere.

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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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2.4.5 (2 > 45)

2.4.5 (2 > 45)
2.4.5 (2 > 45) - Making efforts to obey

One prepares heavy loads to encourage others to evolve.

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2.1.4.5 (2 > 17)

2.1.4.5 (2 > 17)
2.1.4.5 (2 > 17) - Obedience

One wants to bring happiness to others so that they lose their bitterness.

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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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2.3.4.5 (2 > 31)

2.3.4.5 (2 > 31)
2.3.4.5 (2 > 31) - Obedience

One has finally found the cause of the inconvenience.

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2.1.3.4.5 (2 > 49)

2.1.3.4.5 (2 > 49)
2.1.3.4.5 (2 > 49) - Making too many assumptions

One believes that they receive false supports when it is real.

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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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2.4.6 (2 > 35)

2.4.6 (2 > 35)
2.4.6 (2 > 35) - Obedience

One refrains from any action until the proposals are accepted.

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2.1.4.6 (2 > 21)

2.1.4.6 (2 > 21)
2.1.4.6 (2 > 21) - Obedience

One listens to the most able without real faith in their arguments.

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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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2.3.4.6 (2 > 56)

2.3.4.6 (2 > 56)
2.3.4.6 (2 > 56) - Obedience

One does not make a decision before having examined all the proposals.

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2.1.3.4.6 (2 > 30)

2.1.3.4.6 (2 > 30)
2.1.3.4.6 (2 > 30) - Obedience

One downs their cards so they don't succumb to the pressure.

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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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2.1.4.5.6 (2 > 25)

2.1.4.5.6 (2 > 25)
2.1.4.5.6 (2 > 25) - Obedience

One harms their relatives by revealing their secrets.

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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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2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 33)

2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 33)
2.3.4.5.6 (2 > 33) - Obedience

One wants to stay with their friends so they leave with them.

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2.1.3.4.5.6 (2 > 13)

2.1.3.4.5.6 (2 > 13)
2.1.3.4.5.6 (2 > 13) - Obedience

One does not shows more to others so they can take the time to ponder.

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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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