Yi Jing Hexagram 28 - Line 4
The hexagram: 28
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
28.4 (28 > 48) - Being weakened
One is supported by others but needs to recover.
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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: 1.3.5 (1 > 38)
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.
1.3.5 (1 > 38) - Reject the dubious methods
One cannot teach others because they do not trust the new methods.
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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.
48.4 (48 > 28) - Returning to the source
One has paused to replenish the reserves.
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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.
47.3 (47 > 28) - Being demoralized
One loses one' s means so one must ask for help from those whom one had neglected.
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Mutations
28.4 (28 > 48) - Being weakened
One is supported by others but needs to recover.
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28.1.4 (28 > 5) - Recharging one's batteries before action
One draws strength so one won't have to regret having left.
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28.2.4 (28 > 39) - Lacking patience
One is downgrading one's chances of success.
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28.1.2.4 (28 > 63) - Keeping promises
One informs one's entourage of the arrival of the first products of the year.
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28.3.4 (28 > 29) - Contradicting those who are sincere
One commits irreparable mistakes in attempting to overtake others.
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28.1.3.4 (28 > 60) - Being uncompromising
One stops lecturing to take action.
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28.2.3.4 (28 > 8) - Being straightforward
One gives up the superfluous to go straight to the point.
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28.1.2.3.4 (28 > 3) - Keeping one's secrets
Others may ask for proofs without the need to satisfy them.
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28.4.5 (28 > 46) - Taking a rest
One returns to tell others to stop the work.
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28.1.4.5 (28 > 11) - Treating the wounded
One cares for those who are condemned to live in the midst of danger.
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28.2.4.5 (28 > 15) - Admitting one's inferiority
One acclaims those who renounce competing for the sake of rectitude.
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28.1.2.4.5 (28 > 36) - Being unable to make it
One has understood why others did not finish their sentences.
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28.3.4.5 (28 > 7) - Making the journey alone
One wants to produce works without anyone's support.
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28.1.3.4.5 (28 > 19) - Adapting to one's needs
One recalibrates an instrument designed for other uses.
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28.2.3.4.5 (28 > 2) - Going all out
One is going to do the best one can so that others are impressed.
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28.1.2.3.4.5 (28 > 24) - Speaking without taboos
One is referring to practices that have become illegal.
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28.4.6 (28 > 57) - Relying on other supports
One finds a solid reason to justify one's absences.
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28.1.4.6 (28 > 9) - Being a pioneer
One is ahead of those who want more assistance.
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28.2.4.6 (28 > 53) - Throwing in the towel
One wants to let others know that one is cutting the losses.
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28.1.2.4.6 (28 > 37) - Suffering for one's values
One would rather be hungry and cold than give in to dishonorable pressure.
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28.3.4.6 (28 > 59) - Burning bridges
One repaints one's home in red so that others will avoid it.
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28.1.3.4.6 (28 > 61) - Going against the flow
One wants to make progress but is prevented by headwinds.
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28.2.3.4.6 (28 > 20) - Proving one's worth
One takes the lead over others by showing them one's efficiency.
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28.1.2.3.4.6 (28 > 42) - Dissociating
One criticizes others to not seem to support them.
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28.4.5.6 (28 > 18) - Signing a discharge
One steps back to let the most competent take the matter in hand.
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28.1.4.5.6 (28 > 26) - Becoming an expert
One studies minutely a work that others have created.
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28.2.4.5.6 (28 > 52) - Lending consumables
One borrows an object without any guarantee of being able to return it intact.
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28.1.2.4.5.6 (28 > 22) - Bringing a smile back
One comforts the losers by giving them a portion of one's earnings.
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28.3.4.5.6 (28 > 4) - Admitting that one cannot succeed without help
One knows that others have painful things to confess.
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28.1.3.4.5.6 (28 > 41) - Losing one's essence
One studies carefully the causes of one's decline.
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28.2.3.4.5.6 (28 > 23) - Stealing one's reputation
One is taking credit for something that belongs to someone else.
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28.1.2.3.4.5.6 (28 > 27) - Offering a wide variety
One completes one's creation with touches of different colors.
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