Yi Jing Hexagram 40 - Line 4
The hexagram: 40
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
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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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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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.
7.4 (7 > 40) - The will to power
One prevents others from continuing, until one has restored their concentration.
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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.
8.3 (8 > 39) - Questioning the integrity of one's opponents
There are people whose reputation has been put to the test among those one knows.
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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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40.4.5 (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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40.4.6 (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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40.4.5.6 (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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