Yi Jing Hexagram 31 - Line 1

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The hexagram: 31

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

31.1 (31 > 49)
31.1 (31 > 49) - Adapting slowly

Perhaps others will understand later.

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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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Lower trigram: The mountain The fire

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The nuclear hexagram: 44

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.

44
44 - Invitation

One must not abuse hospitality.

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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.

49.1 (49 > 31)
49.1 (49 > 31) - Criticizing harshly

One is bound by constraints so one joins the others.

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The juncture: 50.6

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.

50.6 (50 > 32)
50.6 (50 > 32) - Returning to one' s former position

One can resume work to help one's friends.

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The reciprocal: 32.6

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

32.6 (32 > 50)
32.6 (32 > 50) - Outpacing everyone

One is asked to hurry because the others have rushed.

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Mutations

31.1 (31 > 49)
31.1 (31 > 49) - Adapting slowly

Perhaps others will understand later.

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31.1.2 (31 > 43)
31.1.2 (31 > 43) - Taking cover

One risks injury if the necessary precautions are not taken.

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31.1.3 (31 > 17)
31.1.3 (31 > 17) - Hiding one's impatience

One shows composure so as not to worry one's friends.

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31.1.4 (31 > 63)
31.1.4 (31 > 63) - Catching up with jokes

One fools around with those who have more certainties.

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31.1.2.4 (31 > 5)
31.1.2.4 (31 > 5) - Regaining control

One thinks that one has finished everything one wanted to do so that others would be won over.

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31.1.3.4 (31 > 3)
31.1.3.4 (31 > 3) - Wanting to understand in order to help

One listens to others so that they explain what they are doing.

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31.1.2.3.4 (31 > 60)
31.1.2.3.4 (31 > 60) - Facing confiscation of property

One loses control over the fate of one's company because others have set unacceptable conditions.

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31.1.5 (31 > 55)
31.1.5 (31 > 55) - Expanding one's perimeter

Difficulties are slow to be resolved because others are busy elsewhere.

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31.1.2.5 (31 > 34)
31.1.2.5 (31 > 34) - Mobilizing energies

One returns to former companions to ask them for a service.

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31.1.3.5 (31 > 51)
31.1.3.5 (31 > 51) - Holding back tears

One has taken it upon oneself not to tell others a truth that would make them lose hope.

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31.1.2.3.5 (31 > 54)
31.1.2.3.5 (31 > 54) - Feeling concerned

One always finds new causes to defend with determination.

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31.1.4.5 (31 > 36)
31.1.4.5 (31 > 36) - Providing a way out

One puts on paper ideas that one has matured all one's life.

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31.1.2.4.5 (31 > 11)
31.1.2.4.5 (31 > 11) - Pleading in vain

One claims innocence when others pretend to make an example.

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31.1.3.4.5 (31 > 24)
31.1.3.4.5 (31 > 24) - Torturing one's victims

One takes pleasure at the expense of others by giving them a hard time.

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31.1.2.3.4.5 (31 > 19)
31.1.2.3.4.5 (31 > 19) - Not being deterred

One works hard to get out of a temporary embarrassment.

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31.1.6 (31 > 13)
31.1.6 (31 > 13) - Understanding what is implied

One calls on others to be part of the organization.

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31.1.2.6 (31 > 1)
31.1.2.6 (31 > 1) - Doing as usual

One continues to follow others so that they don't suspect anything.

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31.1.3.6 (31 > 25)
31.1.3.6 (31 > 25) - Lacking of objectivity

One criticizes those who think differently when one should listen to their arguments.

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31.1.4.6 (31 > 37)
31.1.4.6 (31 > 37) - Requiring less effort

One exhausts others by asking them for better returns.

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31.1.2.4.6 (31 > 9)
31.1.2.4.6 (31 > 9) - Giving one's resume

One presents serious references to be received by those who make the decisions.

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31.1.3.4.6 (31 > 42)
31.1.3.4.6 (31 > 42) - Observing silently

One looks at the others to know when they will start up.

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31.1.2.3.4.6 (31 > 61)
31.1.2.3.4.6 (31 > 61) - Lacking of compassion

One revels in the misadventures of one's enemies when one should grant them a way out.

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31.1.5.6 (31 > 30)
31.1.5.6 (31 > 30) - Protecting oneself and others

One can prevent contagious diseases by getting vaccinated.

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31.1.2.5.6 (31 > 14)
31.1.2.5.6 (31 > 14) - Establishing a list of demands

One lists the tasks that remain to be done before before being able to rest.

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31.1.3.5.6 (31 > 21)
31.1.3.5.6 (31 > 21) - Defending particular interests

One gets used to living in comfort despite the discomfort felt by the less fortunate.

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31.1.2.3.5.6 (31 > 38)
31.1.2.3.5.6 (31 > 38) - Having one's lessons reviewed

One receives one's former students to perfect their education.

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31.1.4.5.6 (31 > 22)
31.1.4.5.6 (31 > 22) - Combining talents

One attracts personalities of various talents to be able to overcome obstacles more easily.

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31.1.2.4.5.6 (31 > 26)
31.1.2.4.5.6 (31 > 26) - Lacking of taste

One spices up one's dishes with spoiled condiments.

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31.1.2.3.4.5.6 (31 > 41)
31.1.2.3.4.5.6 (31 > 41) - Seeking alternatives

One is studying other solutions to avoid being locked up.

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