Yi Jing Hexagram 31 - Line 2

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The hexagram: 31

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

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 wind

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The nuclear hexagram: 44.1 (44 > 1)

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.

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.

28.2 (28 > 31)
28.2 (28 > 31) - Nurturing hope

When one encounters difficulties, one welcomes the weakest to secure their future.

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The juncture: 28.5

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.

28.5 (28 > 32)
28.5 (28 > 32) - Renovating the facade

One hurries to repair before others notice the decline.

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The reciprocal: 32.5

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

32.5 (32 > 28)
32.5 (32 > 28) - Changing of course

One switches activities when necessary, or else one continues.

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Mutations

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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31.2.4 (31 > 48)
31.2.4 (31 > 48) - Sitting still

One calms one's joy so as not to be disgraceful.

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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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31.2.3.4 (31 > 29)
31.2.3.4 (31 > 29) - Not revealing one's sources

One holds onto evidence that should have been given to the authorities.

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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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31.2.5 (31 > 32)
31.2.5 (31 > 32) - Hoping for less commitment

One expects a more detached attitude from others.

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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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31.2.3.5 (31 > 40)
31.2.3.5 (31 > 40) - Rebelling against louts

One expels those who have taken up too much space.

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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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31.2.4.5 (31 > 46)
31.2.4.5 (31 > 46) - Stealing knowledge

One intrudes into the lives of others to steal all their science.

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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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31.2.3.4.5 (31 > 7)
31.2.3.4.5 (31 > 7) - Defending retreat

One uses their last resources to help those who stand a chance to make it.

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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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31.2.6 (31 > 44)
31.2.6 (31 > 44) - Being incorrigible

One still find excuses to justify one's actions.

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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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31.2.3.6 (31 > 6)
31.2.3.6 (31 > 6) - Getting spotted

One gets noticed by telling others to pay attention.

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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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31.2.3.4.6 (31 > 59)
31.2.3.4.6 (31 > 59) - Being disappointed by one's kind

One accepts to receive all those who do not claim to be like oneself.

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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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31.1.2.5.6 (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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31.1.2.3.5.6 (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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31.2.4.5.6 (31 > 18)
31.2.4.5.6 (31 > 18) - Going to see a psychologist

One expresses one's feelings so as not to be mistaken for a heartless person.

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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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31.2.3.4.5.6 (31 > 4)
31.2.3.4.5.6 (31 > 4) - Making big sacrifices

One is drawing once again on resources that one was not ready to use.

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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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