Yi Jing Hexagram 4
The hexagram: 4
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
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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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 mountain
Lower trigram: The water
Line Comments
The lines represent the evolution of the hexagram, from the bottom (young) to the top (old).
4.1 (4 > 41) - Questioning
One shows the students the limits which must not be exceeded, then one must trust them.
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4.2 (4 > 23) - Questioning
When someone is welcoming and a patient teacher, they are trusted.
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4.3 (4 > 18) - Questioning
Do not give in to the impatience of the youngest.
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4.4 (4 > 64) - Questioning
If one learns alone, it is because they wanted it.
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The mirror hexagram: 3
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.
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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4.1 (4 > 41) - Questioning
One shows the students the limits which must not be exceeded, then one must trust them.
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4.2 (4 > 23) - Questioning
When someone is welcoming and a patient teacher, they are trusted.
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4.1.2 (4 > 27) - Questioning
One does not joke with those who have accounts to settle.
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4.3 (4 > 18) - Questioning
Do not give in to the impatience of the youngest.
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4.1.3 (4 > 26) - Questioning
One can understand the real reason provided that they are able to listen to those who know.
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4.2.3 (4 > 52) - Questioning
One assumes that others will not claim anything.
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4.1.2.3 (4 > 22) - Questioning
One exhausts oneself by trying to do what the others have asked for.
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4.4 (4 > 64) - Questioning
If one learns alone, it is because they wanted it.
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4.2.4 (4 > 35) - Questioning
One progresses by spending more time listening to those who have things to say.
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4.1.2.4 (4 > 21) - Questioning
One can come to understand what others are saying if they ask them for details.
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4.3.4 (4 > 50) - Questioning
One is under pressure after having displeased.
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4.1.3.4 (4 > 14) - Knowing how to play hard to get
One has received offers that they study with attention.
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4.2.3.4 (4 > 56) - Questioning
One hears the blame of those that one has hurt without paying attention.
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4.2.5 (4 > 20) - Seeing the bothers piling up
One goes through difficult times looking at their problems.
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4.1.2.5 (4 > 42) - Questioning
One will do things that others could not have done.
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4.3.5 (4 > 57) - Having fun talking about others
One hears comments that do not concern those who profess them.
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4.1.3.5 (4 > 9) - Yielding to orders
One encourages those who do not want to jump in the water.
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4.2.3.5 (4 > 53) - Questioning
Guests are offered to begin with the introductions.
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4.1.2.3.5 (4 > 37) - Abandoning the old clothing
One invites their guests to change outfit.
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4.4.5 (4 > 6) - Displaying creativity
One stops thinking like everyone else to search for a way to invent something more robust.
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4.1.4.5 (4 > 10) - Questioning
One can subtract half of what they have received to help others progress.
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4.2.4.5 (4 > 12) - Questioning
One thinks that they will be allowed to speak if they tell others beforehand.
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4.1.2.4.5 (4 > 25) - Knowing how to do it
One knows the reasons for the progress of the works.
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4.3.4.5 (4 > 44) - Questioning
One talks about different topics depending on who they are talking to.
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4.1.3.4.5 (4 > 1) - Supporting those one appreciate
One guides their friends when they are in difficulty.
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4.2.3.4.5 (4 > 33) - Being the target of unfair criticism
Others want to know what they can get for their services
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4.1.2.3.4.5 (4 > 13) - Questioning
One would be well advised not to change their mind too often.
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4.1.6 (4 > 19) - Questioning
One believes that others are waiting for answers when they do not want to be taught lessons.
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4.2.6 (4 > 2) - Questioning
One must be available at the right time to accommodate those who seek shelter.
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4.1.2.6 (4 > 24) - Questioning
One speaks as if others didn't know what to do.
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4.3.6 (4 > 46) - Questioning
One would like to ward off those who are too close.
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4.1.3.6 (4 > 11) - Receiving unexpected news
One calls someone to tell them what they think of their neighbors.
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4.2.3.6 (4 > 15) - Questioning
One follows plans that others would very much like to know.
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4.1.2.3.6 (4 > 36) - Expecting an unlikely success
One raises a point that requires the attention of all those who want to be successful.
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4.4.6 (4 > 40) - Questioning
One undertakes actions that lead to choices that are difficult to justify.
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4.1.4.6 (4 > 54) - Giving conditional approval
One sets a prerequisite before striking a deal.
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4.2.4.6 (4 > 16) - Questioning
One treats the incurable diseases in the hope of relieving patients.
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4.1.2.4.6 (4 > 51) - Questioning
One warns their allies that they will have difficulty supporting them.
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4.3.4.6 (4 > 32) - Knowing the origin of rumors
One sees that their reputation is tainted by superficial questions.
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4.1.3.4.6 (4 > 34) - Limiting one's dominating impulses
One speaks without regrets with those who have declared that they have no faith.
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4.2.3.4.6 (4 > 62) - Questioning
One will be able to make compromises so that others do not get carried away.
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4.1.2.3.4.6 (4 > 55) - Questioning
One prepares a true welcome to those who are deemed worthy of being honored.
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4.5.6 (4 > 29) - Questioning
More resources are planned so that others are received comfortably.
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4.1.5.6 (4 > 60) - Questioning
One will give tokens of friendship to those with who have shown.
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4.2.5.6 (4 > 8) - Questioning
One will have a lot of panache if they assume the consequences of their actions.
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4.1.2.5.6 (4 > 3) - Questioning
One leaves so that others know that they may continue without being observed.
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4.3.5.6 (4 > 48) - Questioning
One thinks they will still have some attractions to bring in the most able and show them what one has designed.
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4.1.3.5.6 (4 > 5) - Questioning
One would do well not to compromise oneself with dishonest people.
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4.2.3.5.6 (4 > 39) - Questioning
One will be ready to say things that others will not like to hear.
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4.1.2.3.5.6 (4 > 63) - Questioning
One expects troubles so they get ready to fight.
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4.4.5.6 (4 > 47) - Questioning
One recovers strength until the others arrive.
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4.1.4.5.6 (4 > 58) - Questioning
One prepares others to do as if they were gifted.
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4.2.4.5.6 (4 > 45) - Questioning
Others are exerting pressures to make one lose confidence.
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4.1.2.4.5.6 (4 > 17) - Questioning
One is often referring to those who have impressed them the most.
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4.3.4.5.6 (4 > 28) - Questioning
One promises others that one will be willing to do what they ask.
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4.1.3.4.5.6 (4 > 43) - Questioning
One assesses the chances of reaching their goal.
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4.2.3.4.5.6 (4 > 31) - Questioning
One raises a question that interests those who dared not to ask it.
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4.1.2.3.4.5.6 (4 > 49) - Questioning
One wants to use items that others do not want to return.
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