Yi Jing Hexagram 2 - Line 5

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The hexagram: 2

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

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

Modesty leads to success.

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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 water

trigInf

The earth

The nuclear hexagram: 2.6 (2 > 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.

2.6 (2 > 23)
2.6 (2 > 23) - Obedience

Others are surprised because one has acted without concert.

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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.

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 juncture: 7.2

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.

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

One does like everybody else, therefore is understood.

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The reciprocal: 2.2

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

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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Mutations

2.1.5 (2 > 3)

2.1.5 (2 > 3)
2.1.5 (2 > 3) - Overcoming one's laziness

One can make efforts to reassure 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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2.3.5 (2 > 39)

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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2.1.3.5 (2 > 63)

2.1.3.5 (2 > 63)
2.1.3.5 (2 > 63) - Obedience

One waits for latecomers to show them that they are on the right track.

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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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2.4.5 (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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2.5.6 (2 > 20)

2.5.6 (2 > 20)
2.5.6 (2 > 20) - Obedience

One does not blame others for faults they have not committed.

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2.1.5.6 (2 > 42)

2.1.5.6 (2 > 42)
2.1.5.6 (2 > 42) - Obedience

One builds with others a work useful to all.

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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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2.3.5.6 (2 > 53)

2.3.5.6 (2 > 53)
2.3.5.6 (2 > 53) - Obedience

One asks others to leave to avoid embarrassment.

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2.1.3.5.6 (2 > 37)

2.1.3.5.6 (2 > 37)
2.1.3.5.6 (2 > 37) - Obedience

One spends time with their loved ones to show them beautiful things.

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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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2.1.4.5.6 (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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