Yi Jing Hexagram 40
The hexagram: 40
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.
Upper trigram: The thunder
Lower trigram: The water
Line Comments
The lines represent the evolution of the hexagram, from the bottom (young) to the top (old).
40.1 (40 > 54) - Wanting to lose one's constraints
One wants to free oneself, it is a good decision.
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40.2 (40 > 16) - Defending one's rights
One is asked to find the answers before it is too late.
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40.3 (40 > 32) - Forgiving slight mistakes
When one neglects, one gives to others.
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40.4 (40 > 7) - Getting rid of a friend who has become embarrassing
Doors will open if one deviates from an unnecessary convenience.
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40.5 (40 > 47) - Achieving one's goals
Only a capable person can show the solution.
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The mirror hexagram: 39
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.
39 - Uncertainty
Solving a difficulty requires a patient study. If one fails, one will receive help after showing that one has done one's best.
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40.1 (40 > 54) - Wanting to lose one's constraints
One wants to free oneself, it is a good decision.
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40.2 (40 > 16) - Defending one's rights
One is asked to find the answers before it is too late.
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40.1.2 (40 > 51) - Making patience one's weapon of choice
One waits until others take decisions before acting.
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40.3 (40 > 32) - Forgiving slight mistakes
When one neglects, one gives to others.
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40.1.3 (40 > 34) - Admitting that one should have been there
One knows the reasons of one's forfeiture.
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40.2.3 (40 > 62) - Making a spectacle of oneself
One shimmies much more often than one's competitors because one wants to attract the attention of the judges.
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40.1.2.3 (40 > 55) - Building one's reputation
One plans a stunt without anyone else being informed.
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40.4 (40 > 7) - Getting rid of a friend who has become embarrassing
Doors will open if one deviates from an unnecessary convenience.
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40.1.4 (40 > 19) - Ruling by terror
One exclaims in front of so much brutality.
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40.2.4 (40 > 2) - Asking why
One needs to ask better questions before one can meet.
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40.1.2.4 (40 > 24) - Setting the tone
One snaps fingers to signal a change of tempo.
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40.3.4 (40 > 46) - Agreeing to comment on one's work
Others are disappointed because one did not want to explain.
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40.1.3.4 (40 > 11) - Enjoying difficult tasks
One does one's duty while not being reluctant at all.
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40.2.3.4 (40 > 15) - Stop quarreling
One can easily harmonize once a compromise has been found.
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40.1.2.3.4 (40 > 36) - Sweeping the resistances
One turns against those who wanted to oppose the break-up.
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40.5 (40 > 47) - Achieving one's goals
Only a capable person can show the solution.
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40.1.5 (40 > 58) - Calling for a ceasefire
One separates the rebels and the official troops to have them respect a truce.
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40.2.5 (40 > 45) - Cutting in the deep
One studies the feasibility of an amicable separation.
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40.1.2.5 (40 > 17) - Giving all the details
One presents to one's friends a more exhaustive version of what really happened.
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40.3.5 (40 > 28) - Making the dead speak
One can make others say what one wants when they are absent.
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40.1.3.5 (40 > 43) - Contemplating one's mistake
One recognizes deep down inside that others have said the truth.
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40.2.3.5 (40 > 31) - Faltering increasingly
One staggers when one's supports become brittle.
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40.1.2.3.5 (40 > 49) - Demoralizing one's audience
One knows the solution but the others do not want to hear it.
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40.4.5 (40 > 29) - Abandoning one' s support
One reflects on everything one has done to help those who have left without leaving an address.
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40.1.4.5 (40 > 60) - Defending one's borders
When one is smart, one does not let disorder set in.
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40.2.4.5 (40 > 8) - Dominating by speech
One can end up believing what the others say when they express themselves skillfully.
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40.1.2.4.5 (40 > 3) - Plundering the planet's resources
One digs into nature reserves to feed those who are not yet free from the need for comfort.
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40.3.4.5 (40 > 48) - Detaching oneself from old interests
One regains freedom after having been conquered.
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40.1.3.4.5 (40 > 5) - Assuming one's responsibilities
One will be able to do what is necessary to avoid regretting having acquired rights.
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40.2.3.4.5 (40 > 39) - Complying with the established rule
One refuses to satisfy unusual requests.
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40.1.2.3.4.5 (40 > 63) - Behaving
One has respect for those who can take everything one has.
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40.6 (40 > 64) - Unlocking the situation
Once prepared, one can solve problems in time.
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40.1.6 (40 > 38) - Giving the best of oneself
The weakest don't come because others have given them a better welcome.
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40.2.6 (40 > 35) - Keeping one's diary
One takes one's plans to always have them on hand.
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40.1.2.6 (40 > 21) - Streamlining one's projects
One summarizes one's action in a few well-chosen terms.
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40.3.6 (40 > 50) - Rehearsing tirelessly
One cultivates one's talent by doing daily exercises.
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40.1.3.6 (40 > 14) - Avoiding the police
One emancipates oneself from those who want to control everything.
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40.2.3.6 (40 > 56) - Still water runs deep
One is careful not to underestimate the potential of one's opponents.
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40.1.2.3.6 (40 > 30) - Getting on with the job
One respects the will of one's superiors by not taking their decisions lightly.
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40.4.6 (40 > 4) - Preparing for revenge
One prepares bitter gifts for those who did not surrender to the arguments submitted to them.
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40.1.4.6 (40 > 41) - Keeping calm
One pleases one's relatives because one does not give in.
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40.2.4.6 (40 > 23) - Distinguishing between good and evil
One receives more dishonest proposals than sincere offers.
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40.1.2.4.6 (40 > 27) - Serving foreign interests
One embraces a cause that others have not wanted to support.
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40.3.4.6 (40 > 18) - Being attacked unexpectedly
One begins by being assaulted and then the others realize their mistake.
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40.1.3.4.6 (40 > 26) - Stepping down
One introduces one's true descendants to one's old customers.
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40.2.3.4.6 (40 > 52) - Being encouraged to continue
One makes another attempt because the others want one to get there.
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40.1.2.3.4.6 (40 > 22) - Ensuring compatibility
One applies loosely a regulation that has become obsolete.
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40.5.6 (40 > 6) - Preventing others from fulfilling their dreams
One experiences difficulties to free oneself from remorse.
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40.1.5.6 (40 > 10) - Not wanting to interfere
One keeps away from those who want to walk without being recognized.
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40.2.5.6 (40 > 12) - Defending one's backyard
One prefers to help those with whom they agree.
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40.1.2.5.6 (40 > 25) - Weaving a cocoon
One prepares real plasters to protect those at risk of injury.
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40.3.5.6 (40 > 44) - Suspecting a lack of attention
One realizes that others are not going to do what they have been asked to do.
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40.1.3.5.6 (40 > 1) - Lacking preparation
One has done the best they could but it is not enough.
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40.2.3.5.6 (40 > 33) - Consolidating the wall
One is rebuilding to be able to face the next wave.
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40.1.2.3.5.6 (40 > 13) - Abdicating
One tells one's friends when one can't do what they wanted.
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40.4.5.6 (40 > 59) - Building subscriber loyalty
One is soothed at the sight of a majestic work.
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40.1.4.5.6 (40 > 61) - Being relieved of a great weight
One is breathing a little better now that the others are gone.
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40.2.4.5.6 (40 > 20) - Going with one's instincts
One must part with a sense of embarrassment.
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40.1.2.4.5.6 (40 > 42) - Rooting out the evil
One is totally involved so that others would act quickly.
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40.3.4.5.6 (40 > 57) - Taming with sweetness
One prepares more snacks for others to regain strength.
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40.1.3.4.5.6 (40 > 9) - Just saying no
One can contradict others without having to demonstrate.
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40.2.3.4.5.6 (40 > 53) - Being convinced of one's success
One should necessarily be selected since one has met all the criteria and the others have not been as skilled.
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40.1.2.3.4.5.6 (40 > 37) - Requesting a transfer
One brings up ancient prayers from the past.
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