Yi Jing Hexagram 31 - Line 4

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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.

trigSup2

The lakeThe water

trigInf

The mountain

The nuclear hexagram: 44.3.5 (44 > 64)

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.

44.3.5 (44 > 64)
44.3.5 (44 > 64) - Invitation

One only takes a moment of others' attention.

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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.

39.4 (39 > 31)
39.4 (39 > 31) - Making one's friends hang around

Others are not there so one has to wait for them.

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The juncture: 40.3

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.

40.3 (40 > 32)
40.3 (40 > 32) - Forgiving slight mistakes

When one neglects, one gives to others.

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The reciprocal: 32.3

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

32.3 (32 > 40)
32.3 (32 > 40) - Losing one' s situation

Others cannot commit themselves when they don't have confidence.

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Mutations

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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31.2.4 (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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31.3.4 (31 > 8)
31.3.4 (31 > 8) - Fitting into the team

One promises others that one will not make any fuss.

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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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31.2.3.4 (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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31.4.5 (31 > 15)
31.4.5 (31 > 15) - Being into confusion about one's identity

One thinks they are someone they would regret having known.

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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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31.2.4.5 (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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31.3.4.5 (31 > 2)
31.3.4.5 (31 > 2) - Becoming accustomed

One starts by being surprised, then one gets used to it.

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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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31.2.3.4.5 (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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31.4.6 (31 > 53)
31.4.6 (31 > 53) - Showing flexibility

One repairs with skill while taking care not to disturb anything.

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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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31.3.4.6 (31 > 20)
31.3.4.6 (31 > 20) - Protecting oneself from unexpected shocks

One thinks that they know how others will react, but one still has to be careful.

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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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31.2.3.4.6 (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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31.4.5.6 (31 > 52)
31.4.5.6 (31 > 52) - Being busted

One lies so often that others no longer believe anything one tells them.

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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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31.2.4.5.6 (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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31.3.4.5.6 (31 > 23)
31.3.4.5.6 (31 > 23) - Discouraging efforts

One brags about not having done anything when one should have shown initiative.

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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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