Yi Jing Hexagram 38 - Line 4

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The hexagram: 38

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

38.4 (38 > 41)
38.4 (38 > 41) - Wanting to change of scenery

One asks for help to leave one's entourage in order to overcome the difficulties.

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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.

trigSup2

The fireThe mountain

trigInf

The lake

The nuclear hexagram: 63.3.5 (63 > 24)

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.

63.3.5 (63 > 24)
63.3.5 (63 > 24) - Maximum

One tries to approach the problem from a different angle.

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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.

41.4 (41 > 38)
41.4 (41 > 38) - Bouncing back

One was giving up, then has reacted and others come to help.

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The juncture: 42.3

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.

42.3 (42 > 37)
42.3 (42 > 37) - Showing scars

The difficulties faced by one will be useful when they will be explained.

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The reciprocal: 37.3

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

37.3 (37 > 42)
37.3 (37 > 42) - Curbing one' s ardor

When one sees that their relatives are becoming restless, one asks them to ensure that others will not be disturbed.

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Mutations

38.4 (38 > 41)
38.4 (38 > 41) - Wanting to change of scenery

One asks for help to leave one's entourage in order to overcome the difficulties.

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38.2.4 (38 > 27)
38.2.4 (38 > 27) - Letting go

Others will appreciate that one exercises discretion.

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38.1.2.4 (38 > 23)
38.1.2.4 (38 > 23) - Being overburdened

One bends under the weight of a large number of items.

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38.3.4 (38 > 26)
38.3.4 (38 > 26) - Making a scene

One prepares other swearwords than those that others already know.

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38.1.3.4 (38 > 18)
38.1.3.4 (38 > 18) - Disagreeing

One understands better when the others are talking.

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38.2.3.4 (38 > 22)
38.2.3.4 (38 > 22) - Feeding one's illusions

One begins to understand the reasons for the failure when one discovers under what circumstances the attempt was made.

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38.1.2.3.4 (38 > 52)
38.1.2.3.4 (38 > 52) - Meeting public expectations

One is propelled to the top of sales because one has captured the signs of the times.

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38.4.5 (38 > 61)
38.4.5 (38 > 61) - Losing the link

One annoys one's elders by not proving them right every time.

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38.1.4.5 (38 > 59)
38.1.4.5 (38 > 59) - Deciding to leave

One knows only one alternative to that which one has chosen.

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38.2.4.5 (38 > 42)
38.2.4.5 (38 > 42) - Admitting defeat

One easily surrenders so as not to have to explain oneself further.

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38.1.2.4.5 (38 > 20)
38.1.2.4.5 (38 > 20) - Warning in advance

One wants to speak one's mind so that others are not baffled.

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38.3.4.5 (38 > 9)
38.3.4.5 (38 > 9) - Announcing one's decision

One has come to tell others what one is going to do.

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38.1.3.4.5 (38 > 57)
38.1.3.4.5 (38 > 57) - Being retaken

One surrenders again because the enemy has returned.

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38.2.3.4.5 (38 > 37)
38.2.3.4.5 (38 > 37) - Preparing for winter

One knits a pullover to protect oneself from the cold.

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38.1.2.3.4.5 (38 > 53)
38.1.2.3.4.5 (38 > 53) - Anticipating criticism

One is going to clean up so as not to have to worry about the slanderers.

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38.4.6 (38 > 19)
38.4.6 (38 > 19) - Joining the lead group

One catches up with those who have left in advance so as not to leave them alone in the face of the unknown.

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38.2.4.6 (38 > 24)
38.2.4.6 (38 > 24) - Going shameless

One ruins the atmosphere by showing signs of failure to others.

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38.1.2.4.6 (38 > 2)
38.1.2.4.6 (38 > 2) - Refusing pretenses

One tries to believe what others say but they can't succeed.

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38.3.4.6 (38 > 11)
38.3.4.6 (38 > 11) - Avoiding debate

One uses an appointment as a pretext for not having to explain.

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38.2.3.4.6 (38 > 36)
38.2.3.4.6 (38 > 36) - Lamenting the lack of communication

One has lost all hope of being understood, so one just bows one's head.

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38.1.2.3.4.6 (38 > 15)
38.1.2.3.4.6 (38 > 15) - Rewarding performance

One promotes one's best people so that others understand the meaning of their commitment.

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38.4.5.6 (38 > 60)
38.4.5.6 (38 > 60) - Bringing up to date

One colors one's drawings to obtain a more vivid image.

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38.1.4.5.6 (38 > 29)
38.1.4.5.6 (38 > 29) - Recalling memories

One will talk about what one has done with those who can clear the air.

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38.2.4.5.6 (38 > 3)
38.2.4.5.6 (38 > 3) - Accepting to house the poor

One is making efforts so that the weakest are accepted.

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38.1.2.4.5.6 (38 > 8)
38.1.2.4.5.6 (38 > 8) - Having a free hand

One sets oneself apart from their partners to have a clear field.

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38.3.4.5.6 (38 > 5)
38.3.4.5.6 (38 > 5) - Holding compromising information

One supposes that the evidence is sufficient to confound those who claim possessing the truth.

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38.1.3.4.5.6 (38 > 48)
38.1.3.4.5.6 (38 > 48) - Asking for expert help

One explains the complications to those who know what one is talking about.

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38.2.3.4.5.6 (38 > 63)
38.2.3.4.5.6 (38 > 63) - Triggering an implosion

One touches the nerve centre so one can expect chain reactions.

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38.1.2.3.4.5.6 (38 > 39)
38.1.2.3.4.5.6 (38 > 39) - Resuming conversation

Both talk again despite the difficulties to get along.

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