Yi Jing Hexagram 29 - Line 4

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The hexagram: 29

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

29.4 (29 > 47)
29.4 (29 > 47) - Living sparsely

When one has little means, one is content with simple things.

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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 waterThe lake

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The water

The nuclear hexagram: 27.3.5 (27 > 37)

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.

27.3.5 (27 > 37)
27.3.5 (27 > 37) - Checking the supply sources

One palpates a lung to see if the other can still use it.

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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.

47.4 (47 > 29)
47.4 (47 > 29) - Being kept by one' s sovereign

Before joining others, one has to satisfy the demands of one's benefactors.

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The juncture: 48.3

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.

48.3 (48 > 29)
48.3 (48 > 29) - Starting again from scratch

Progress is not recognized so one is invited to return.

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The reciprocal: 29.3

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

29.3 (29 > 48)
29.3 (29 > 48) - Leaving the field

Others notice what one has wasted, thus one leaves.

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Mutations

29.4 (29 > 47)
29.4 (29 > 47) - Living sparsely

When one has little means, one is content with simple things.

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29.1.4 (29 > 58)
29.1.4 (29 > 58) - Reconnecting with one's old demons

One goes to the meeting despite the firm opposition of others.

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29.2.4 (29 > 45)
29.2.4 (29 > 45) - Improvising a solution

One is sad that one cannot do more to help one's friends.

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29.3.4 (29 > 28)
29.3.4 (29 > 28) - Losing credit

One ruins one's reputation by attacking a helpless person.

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29.2.3.4 (29 > 31)
29.2.3.4 (29 > 31) - The palaver tree

One listens to others before giving them one's opinion.

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29.4.5 (29 > 40)
29.4.5 (29 > 40) - Declaring one's undying love

One catches up with others to tell them that one loves them.

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29.1.4.5 (29 > 54)
29.1.4.5 (29 > 54) - Being gullible

One calculates one's interest without first checking what others are saying.

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29.2.4.5 (29 > 16)
29.2.4.5 (29 > 16) - Going back into the ring

One puts one's title on the line to compete against one's opponents.

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29.1.2.4.5 (29 > 51)
29.1.2.4.5 (29 > 51) - Not wanting to serve

One is reluctant to make more efforts for others to benefit.

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29.3.4.5 (29 > 32)
29.3.4.5 (29 > 32) - Having it both ways

One refrains from choosing so as not to offend others.

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29.1.2.3.4.5 (29 > 55)
29.1.2.3.4.5 (29 > 55) - Spreading discomfort

One disturbs others by talking to them about disgusting things.

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29.4.6 (29 > 6)
29.4.6 (29 > 6) - Reducing difficulties

It was agreed to simplify the decisions to be taken.

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29.1.4.6 (29 > 10)
29.1.4.6 (29 > 10) - Not wanting any more scandal

One appreciates that others did not come to cause more trouble.

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29.2.4.6 (29 > 12)
29.2.4.6 (29 > 12) - Moving from Charybdis to Scylla

One is facing difficulties that will continue to grow.

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29.1.2.4.6 (29 > 25)
29.1.2.4.6 (29 > 25) - Forcing sympathy

One compels one's friends by posing as a victim.

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29.3.4.6 (29 > 44)
29.3.4.6 (29 > 44) - Remembering good memories

One watches again with passion a film that one has enjoyed so much.

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29.1.3.4.6 (29 > 1)
29.1.3.4.6 (29 > 1) - Asking for everyone's approval

One thinks one can make one's choices accepted by others.

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29.2.3.4.6 (29 > 33)
29.2.3.4.6 (29 > 33) - Ignoring criticism

When one treats one's opponents with contempt, one takes the risk of being besieged.

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29.1.2.3.4.6 (29 > 13)
29.1.2.3.4.6 (29 > 13) - Venting off

One is aware of the need to tell others what is wrong.

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29.4.5.6 (29 > 64)
29.4.5.6 (29 > 64) - Recognizing separation

One puts an end to doubts by formalizing the break-up.

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29.1.4.5.6 (29 > 38)
29.1.4.5.6 (29 > 38) - Being observant

One becomes less likely to make mistakes when one has received the corresponding training.

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29.2.4.5.6 (29 > 35)
29.2.4.5.6 (29 > 35) - Refueling

One recovers strength before going to face one's opponents.

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29.1.2.4.5.6 (29 > 21)
29.1.2.4.5.6 (29 > 21) - Wanting more and more

One is asking even more of those who have already given everything.

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29.3.4.5.6 (29 > 50)
29.3.4.5.6 (29 > 50) - Choosing sides

One splashes the others to exculpate oneself.

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29.2.3.4.5.6 (29 > 56)
29.2.3.4.5.6 (29 > 56) - Finding a common ground

One ends an altercation by offering to share the blame between those who are fighting.

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29.1.2.3.4.5.6 (29 > 30)
29.1.2.3.4.5.6 (29 > 30) - Not risking more

One lacks courage to dare tempting the devil once again.

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