Yi Jing Hexagram 3
The hexagram: 3
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
3 - Resolving difficulties
Time will need to be spent. Seek assistance and clarify the situation by identifying the problems. The others will be of great help in finding a solution.
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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.
Upper trigram: The water
Lower trigram: The thunder
Line Comments
The lines represent the evolution of the hexagram, from the bottom (young) to the top (old).
3.1 (3 > 8) - Resolving difficulties
When others ask for help, if one accepts despite the constraints then one sets an example.
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3.2 (3 > 60) - Resolving difficulties
One must establish a relationship of trust before others accept.
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3.3 (3 > 63) - Resolving difficulties
Venturing alone into unfamiliar territory. One should seek a guide or turn back.
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3.4 (3 > 17) - Knowing how to behave correctly
One will get help if they wait until others send an invitation.
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3.5 (3 > 24) - Questioning the commitment of others
One wants to know before deciding.
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The mirror hexagram: 4
The mirror hexagram shows a movement in the reverse direction. When an hexagram is its own mirror, it either means that the hexagram goes in both directions or does not move at all.
4 - Questioning
Give pointers to the student who asks oneself questions, but delay before answering to the thoughtless questions. That way the student will rely on their judgment.
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3.1 (3 > 8) - Resolving difficulties
When others ask for help, if one accepts despite the constraints then one sets an example.
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3.2 (3 > 60) - Resolving difficulties
One must establish a relationship of trust before others accept.
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3.1.2 (3 > 29) - Giving tokens of friendship
One draws on their wealth to gain the trust of others.
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3.3 (3 > 63) - Resolving difficulties
Venturing alone into unfamiliar territory. One should seek a guide or turn back.
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3.1.3 (3 > 39) - Getting out of the routine
One can leave the beaten tracks to take side ways.
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3.2.3 (3 > 5) - Resolving difficulties
One starts by gaining confidence then is caught up in difficulties.
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3.1.2.3 (3 > 48) - Controlling insubordination
One thinks having enough relationships to be able to contain the progress of the will.
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3.4 (3 > 17) - Knowing how to behave correctly
One will get help if they wait until others send an invitation.
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3.1.4 (3 > 45) - Resolving difficulties
One wishes others an excellent stay among those who have received a distinction.
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3.2.4 (3 > 58) - Resolving difficulties
Others want one to be able to give them confidential informations.
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3.1.2.4 (3 > 47) - Resolving difficulties
One acts as if someone else had taken control of their existence.
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3.3.4 (3 > 49) - Resolving difficulties
One can listen to the advice of the most able advisers instead of charging straight ahead without looking where they are going.
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3.1.3.4 (3 > 31) - Resolving difficulties
One pretends not knowing what to do when they do not have time to ponder.
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3.2.3.4 (3 > 43) - Resolving difficulties
One thought they could set the rules, but realizes that they were established well in advance.
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3.1.2.3.4 (3 > 28) - Holding an important knowledge
One knows many things that others would like to learn.
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3.5 (3 > 24) - Questioning the commitment of others
One wants to know before deciding.
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3.1.5 (3 > 2) - Resolving difficulties
One hurries to set out to help those who deserve it.
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3.2.5 (3 > 19) - Resolving difficulties
One will make the elders a reference for the future.
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3.1.2.5 (3 > 7) - Listening to the good recommendations
One invests their business with the help of an experienced advisor.
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3.3.5 (3 > 36) - Resolving difficulties
One wishes to others a quick recovery and gives them reason for hope.
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3.1.3.5 (3 > 15) - Resolving difficulties
One starts by smelling oneself before taking a bath.
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3.2.3.5 (3 > 11) - Resolving difficulties
One is working to clarify a delicate situation.
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3.1.2.3.5 (3 > 46) - Knowing how to explain
One knows how to tell others what they have to carry out.
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3.4.5 (3 > 51) - Knowing how to be silent so as not to betray oneself
One does not talk about the impressions that others make on them to those who could understand.
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3.1.4.5 (3 > 16) - Going to see on the field
One starts by making studies before coming up with a theory.
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3.2.4.5 (3 > 54) - Resolving difficulties
One receives an action plan that will have unforeseen consequences.
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3.1.2.4.5 (3 > 40) - Taking care of the weak first
One gives priority to the most needy.
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3.3.4.5 (3 > 55) - Resolving difficulties
One knows that they will have things to say once others have finished.
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3.1.3.4.5 (3 > 62) - Resolving difficulties
One wants to compete against those who win every time, but those do not want to take up the challenge.
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3.2.3.4.5 (3 > 34) - Resolving difficulties
One acts as if others did not hear.
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3.1.2.3.4.5 (3 > 32) - To wait before declaring a winner
One wants to take their time before declaring that others have succeeded.
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3.6 (3 > 42) - Resolving difficulties
One commits themself alone because others don't want to get involved without proofs. So, one pretends to be disappointed so that they understand that they are no longer welcome.
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3.1.6 (3 > 20) - Knowing before others
One shows others that one already knows what they have to tell.
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3.2.6 (3 > 61) - Seeing one's former companions again
One seizes the opportunity to be with those they prefer.
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3.1.2.6 (3 > 59) - Resolving difficulties
One anticipates violations of the expected conditions so they trust those who can adapt to them.
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3.3.6 (3 > 37) - Resolving difficulties
Others appear as ungrateful when they are offered something without giving anything in return.
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3.1.3.6 (3 > 53) - Accepting mutual assistance
One assumes that they have sufficient resources to make an association.
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3.2.3.6 (3 > 9) - Resolving difficulties
One does the impossible to satisfy others.
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3.1.2.3.6 (3 > 57) - Resolving difficulties
One is doing things that others have not deemed necessary.
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3.4.6 (3 > 25) - Tagging the way
One marks their path so as to find their friends.
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3.1.4.6 (3 > 12) - Assuming one's sins
One is not going to be caught red-handed when they have done nothing.
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3.2.4.6 (3 > 10) - Resolving difficulties
One asks others to be silent when they talk.
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3.1.2.4.6 (3 > 6) - Recalling the victories of the past
One continues, remembering that others have already succeeded.
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3.3.4.6 (3 > 13) - Resolving difficulties
One thinks about preparing apologies for those who could not join the group.
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3.1.3.4.6 (3 > 33) - Resolving difficulties
One makes their own a motto that they have heard elsewhere.
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3.2.3.4.6 (3 > 1) - Overcoming one's fears
One needs to question the others before they can free oneself from their anxieties.
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3.1.2.3.4.6 (3 > 44) - Resolving difficulties
One becomes a schemer to indulge their most guilty instincts.
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3.5.6 (3 > 27) - Inquiring to understand
One thinks they know what others are going to do when they should ask them.
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3.1.5.6 (3 > 23) - Imitating the winners
One will embrace the methods that succeed in others.
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3.2.5.6 (3 > 41) - Relaxing before having fun
One does their best when they have little time for their hobbies.
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3.1.2.5.6 (3 > 4) - Resolving difficulties
One prepares their shot well before the others are aware.
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3.3.5.6 (3 > 22) - Being suspicious of everything
One does as if others had no chance of becoming trustworthy.
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3.1.3.5.6 (3 > 52) - Revealing a conspiracy
One receives evidence that shows that they may have been betrayed.
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3.2.3.5.6 (3 > 26) - Containing hesitations
One tempers others so as to prevent them from moving forward hesitantly.
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3.1.2.3.5.6 (3 > 18) - Resolving difficulties
One believes oneself above others when they should highlight them.
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3.4.5.6 (3 > 21) - Resolving difficulties
One makes reservations so that others remember what they have been told.
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3.1.4.5.6 (3 > 35) - Bypassing legislation
One enters a lawless area to be authorized to do what others do not want.
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3.2.4.5.6 (3 > 38) - Learning to avoid traps
One notices dividing lines that do not allow them to go where they want.
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3.1.2.4.5.6 (3 > 64) - Resolving difficulties
One is regarded as being tender but they have some very clear-cut ideas in store.
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3.3.4.5.6 (3 > 30) - Resolving difficulties
One know the solution but others are not ready to accept it.
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3.1.3.4.5.6 (3 > 56) - Resolving difficulties
One knows well the temperament of the short-tempered so they say nothing.
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3.2.3.4.5.6 (3 > 14) - Resolving difficulties
One spends time with those who could help them.
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3.1.2.3.4.5.6 (3 > 50) - Resolving difficulties
Others want one to be involved with them.
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