Yi Jing Hexagram 25 - Line 5

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The hexagram: 25

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

25.5 (25 > 21)
25.5 (25 > 21) - Reducing risks

One is diminished by voluntary constraints.

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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 skyThe fire

trigInf

The thunder

The nuclear hexagram: 53.6 (53 > 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.

53.6 (53 > 39)
53.6 (53 > 39) - Being impassive

One delays the meeting to arouse curiosity.

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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.

21.5 (21 > 25)
21.5 (21 > 25) - Negotiating

One discusses to prepare an acceptable agreement.

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The juncture: 22.2

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.

22.2 (22 > 26)
22.2 (22 > 26) - Being accompanied

One goes with their entourage, which may be useful.

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The reciprocal: 26.2

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

26.2 (26 > 22)
26.2 (26 > 22) - Being sidelined

One leaves because one is not being trusted.

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Mutations

25.5 (25 > 21)
25.5 (25 > 21) - Reducing risks

One is diminished by voluntary constraints.

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25.1.5 (25 > 35)
25.1.5 (25 > 35) - Delaying

One succeeds in tempering the aggressiveness of one's relatives by making them understand the advantage they can gain from greater patience.

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25.2.5 (25 > 38)
25.2.5 (25 > 38) - Not wanting to ask for more

One considers that others have done much more than was expected of them.

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25.3.5 (25 > 30)
25.3.5 (25 > 30) - Recognizing a fault

One knows why the others have not said what they knew.

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25.1.3.5 (25 > 56)
25.1.3.5 (25 > 56) - Escaping the issue

One avoids talking about embarrassing topics.

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25.2.3.5 (25 > 14)
25.2.3.5 (25 > 14) - Controlling spending

One crosses swords with those who would rather be inclined to give without keeping score.

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25.1.2.3.5 (25 > 50)
25.1.2.3.5 (25 > 50) - Belly flop

One will succeed in making a lot of buzz with a huge mistake.

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25.4.5 (25 > 27)
25.4.5 (25 > 27) - Remaining on the defensive

One delays the arrival of help because one fears new attacks.

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25.1.4.5 (25 > 23)
25.1.4.5 (25 > 23) - Donating blood

One weakens by letting others take what one needs.

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25.2.4.5 (25 > 41)
25.2.4.5 (25 > 41) - Taking cover

One avoids a vehicle heading straight ahead.

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25.1.2.4.5 (25 > 4)
25.1.2.4.5 (25 > 4) - Hiding one's advantages

One has qualities that others envy, so one hides them beneath flaws.

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25.3.4.5 (25 > 22)
25.3.4.5 (25 > 22) - Losing immunity

One suffers the consequences of one's lack of precautions.

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25.1.3.4.5 (25 > 52)
25.1.3.4.5 (25 > 52) - Achieving incomparable achievements

The stars shine above those who have performed extraordinary feats.

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25.1.2.3.4.5 (25 > 18)
25.1.2.3.4.5 (25 > 18) - Moving the issue forward

One is working with one's advisors to encourage them to do everything possible to resolve the problem.

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25.5.6 (25 > 51)
25.5.6 (25 > 51) - Keeping sources secret

One appears to be among those who have not said everything they know.

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25.1.5.6 (25 > 16)
25.1.5.6 (25 > 16) - Considering other choices

One can consider other proposals to satisfy one's friends.

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25.2.5.6 (25 > 54)
25.2.5.6 (25 > 54) - Changing arguments

One amazes one's friends with one's way of doing things.

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25.1.2.5.6 (25 > 40)
25.1.2.5.6 (25 > 40) - Getting back in the saddle

One lends to friends the resources they need to rebuild their business.

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25.3.5.6 (25 > 55)
25.3.5.6 (25 > 55) - Insuring oneself against risks

One will face serious obstacles if we forget to take all the necessary precautions.

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25.1.3.5.6 (25 > 62)
25.1.3.5.6 (25 > 62) - Letting them rest

 One is always on the others' backs when one should let them breathe a few times.

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25.2.3.5.6 (25 > 34)
25.2.3.5.6 (25 > 34) - Having a difficult character

One deprives one's forebears of the hope of having educated their children properly.

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25.1.2.3.5.6 (25 > 32)
25.1.2.3.5.6 (25 > 32) - Living in a closed circuit

One pays more attention to one's properties than to those of others.

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25.4.5.6 (25 > 24)
25.4.5.6 (25 > 24) - Controlling the center

One recognizes the skill of one's opponents who have demonstrated a great tactical sense.

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25.2.4.5.6 (25 > 19)
25.2.4.5.6 (25 > 19) - Having victory stolen

One marks a crucial milestone before seeing one's hopes dashed.

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25.1.2.4.5.6 (25 > 7)
25.1.2.4.5.6 (25 > 7) - Acting impulsively

One has moved forward without having foreseen the consequences of one's actions.

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25.3.4.5.6 (25 > 36)
25.3.4.5.6 (25 > 36) - Indulging in magic

One dreams of being able to do extraordinary things.

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25.1.3.4.5.6 (25 > 15)
25.1.3.4.5.6 (25 > 15) - Regretting the inefficiency

One feels the inconvenience caused by the lack of results.

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25.2.3.4.5.6 (25 > 11)
25.2.3.4.5.6 (25 > 11) - Seeking a common basis

The main matters of difference are discarded to agree on the essential.

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25.1.2.3.4.5.6 (25 > 46)
25.1.2.3.4.5.6 (25 > 46) - Distorting the facts

One hides part of the truth so that one's point of view is not challenged.

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