Yi Jing Hexagram 42

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The hexagram: 42

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

42
42 - Progressing

Looking for what can be improved.

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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.

Upper trigram: The wind

Yi Jing Hexagram 42

Lower trigram: The thunder

Yi Jing Hexagram 42

Line Comments

The lines represent the evolution of the hexagram, from the bottom (young) to the top (old).

Line 1

42.1 (42 > 20)
42.1 (42 > 20) - Increasing the difficulty

One is encouraged to progress without help.

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Line 2

42.2 (42 > 61)
42.2 (42 > 61) - Favoring mutual agreement

Others suggest that one meets with their representative before one decides to join forces.

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Line 3

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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Line 4

42.4 (42 > 25)
42.4 (42 > 25) - Being dissatisfied

When one needs something else one can recognize it.

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Line 5

42.5 (42 > 27)
42.5 (42 > 27) - Demonstrating accuracy

When one is competent, one doesn't show hesitation.

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Line 6

42.6 (42 > 3)
42.6 (42 > 3) - Wanting too much

When one asks others to accept without having prepared anything, one becomes a target.

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The nuclear hexagram: 23

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.

23
23 - Erosion

A decline that can be contained by drawing on one's reserves.

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The mirror hexagram: 41

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.

41
41 - Removing

One loses one's support and abandons. Accepting the constraints will arouse sympathy.

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Mutations

42

42
42 - Progressing

Looking for what can be improved.

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42.2 (42 > 61)

42.2 (42 > 61)
42.2 (42 > 61) - Favoring mutual agreement

Others suggest that one meets with their representative before one decides to join forces.

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42.1.2 (42 > 59)

42.1.2 (42 > 59)
42.1.2 (42 > 59) - Letting oneself be carried away

One believes that one will be able to progress without effort if one leaves it to those who are the most enterprising.

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42.3 (42 > 37)

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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42.1.3 (42 > 53)

42.1.3 (42 > 53)
42.1.3 (42 > 53) - Take into account arguments contrary to one' s interests

An amicable solution can be found if the others agree to hold back their tears.

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42.2.3 (42 > 9)

42.2.3 (42 > 9)
42.2.3 (42 > 9) - Sharing a common cause

One supports one's friends so that they are recognized.

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42.1.2.3 (42 > 57)

42.1.2.3 (42 > 57)
42.1.2.3 (42 > 57) - Showing a sense of initiative

One values those who have given up their certainties to dare to measure themselves against the unknown.

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42.4 (42 > 25)

42.4 (42 > 25)
42.4 (42 > 25) - Being dissatisfied

When one needs something else one can recognize it.

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42.1.4 (42 > 12)

42.1.4 (42 > 12)
42.1.4 (42 > 12) - Supporting dissidents

One has respect for those who have suffered because of their principles.

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42.1.2.4 (42 > 6)

42.1.2.4 (42 > 6)
42.1.2.4 (42 > 6) - Joining the movement

One admits that others are better placed to succeed.

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42.3.4 (42 > 13)

42.3.4 (42 > 13)
42.3.4 (42 > 13) - Teaching protocol

One shows the newcomers everything they need to learn to be able to fulfill their promises.

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42.1.3.4 (42 > 33)

42.1.3.4 (42 > 33)
42.1.3.4 (42 > 33) - Switching sides

One turns coat because one felt that the others were next to nothing.

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42.2.3.4 (42 > 1)

42.2.3.4 (42 > 1)
42.2.3.4 (42 > 1) - Staying away from the flame

One is going to be torched if they keep coming closer to the fire.

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42.1.2.3.4 (42 > 44)

42.1.2.3.4 (42 > 44)
42.1.2.3.4 (42 > 44) - Confirming an intuition

One returns to those who have given the impression of being seduced.

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42.5 (42 > 27)

42.5 (42 > 27)
42.5 (42 > 27) - Demonstrating accuracy

When one is competent, one doesn't show hesitation.

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42.1.5 (42 > 23)

42.1.5 (42 > 23)
42.1.5 (42 > 23) - Seeking high-ranking support

One hangs out with the most competent to take them to bed.

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42.2.5 (42 > 41)

42.2.5 (42 > 41)
42.2.5 (42 > 41) - Giving space

One makes room for one's supports so that they can feel comfortable.

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42.1.2.5 (42 > 4)

42.1.2.5 (42 > 4)
42.1.2.5 (42 > 4) - Offering a wide range

One presents various solutions so that the audience can see their pros and cons.

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42.3.5 (42 > 22)

42.3.5 (42 > 22)
42.3.5 (42 > 22) - Being overloaded

One is overwhelmed by the weight of a building one wanted to support.

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42.1.3.5 (42 > 52)

42.1.3.5 (42 > 52)
42.1.3.5 (42 > 52) - Getting caught in a spiral

One is paralyzed by fear so others can do as they please.

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42.2.3.5 (42 > 26)

42.2.3.5 (42 > 26)
42.2.3.5 (42 > 26) - Taking more than one should receive

One takes part of the hoard, hoping that the others will not notice.

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42.1.2.3.5 (42 > 18)

42.1.2.3.5 (42 > 18)
42.1.2.3.5 (42 > 18) - Exploiting the disadvantaged

One accuses one's opponents of unfairness in their decisions.

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42.4.5 (42 > 21)

42.4.5 (42 > 21)
42.4.5 (42 > 21) - Developping one's artistic sense

One cultivates one's affection by admiring the works that others have invented.

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42.1.4.5 (42 > 35)

42.1.4.5 (42 > 35)
42.1.4.5 (42 > 35) - Staying mired

One gets more bogged down by trying to free oneself.

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42.2.4.5 (42 > 38)

42.2.4.5 (42 > 38)
42.2.4.5 (42 > 38) - Making a ruthless selection

One finds something deeply harmful in the surrounding atmosphere.

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42.3.4.5 (42 > 30)

42.3.4.5 (42 > 30)
42.3.4.5 (42 > 30) - Giving false results

One fiddles data to make it say what one wants.

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42.2.3.4.5 (42 > 14)

42.2.3.4.5 (42 > 14)
42.2.3.4.5 (42 > 14) - Not letting oneself fall asleep

One agrees that it is necessary to stay on course with vigor, without being relented by the softness of one's entourage.

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42.1.2.3.4.5 (42 > 50)

42.1.2.3.4.5 (42 > 50)
42.1.2.3.4.5 (42 > 50) - Dismissing the least resistant

One shakes the coconut tree in the hope of making something fall.

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42.6 (42 > 3)

42.6 (42 > 3)
42.6 (42 > 3) - Wanting too much

When one asks others to accept without having prepared anything, one becomes a target.

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42.1.6 (42 > 8)

42.1.6 (42 > 8)
42.1.6 (42 > 8) - Fine-tuning one's work

One needs to work more and reduce one's free time.

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42.1.2.6 (42 > 29)

42.1.2.6 (42 > 29)
42.1.2.6 (42 > 29) - Undoing an ancient law

One revokes an agreement that no longer has any reason to be.

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42.3.6 (42 > 63)

42.3.6 (42 > 63)
42.3.6 (42 > 63) - Raising head

One recovers the hope that one had lost despite other disappointments.

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42.1.3.6 (42 > 39)

42.1.3.6 (42 > 39)
42.1.3.6 (42 > 39) - Clearing mine fields

One crosses a forest made of ambushes and traps.

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42.2.3.6 (42 > 5)

42.2.3.6 (42 > 5)
42.2.3.6 (42 > 5) - Sharing the secret with friends

One warns one's relatives when one is about to act in a spectacular way.

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42.1.2.3.6 (42 > 48)

42.1.2.3.6 (42 > 48)
42.1.2.3.6 (42 > 48) - Keeping secrets about one's experiences

One does not present one's recipe to others when it does not  always work.

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42.4.6 (42 > 17)

42.4.6 (42 > 17)
42.4.6 (42 > 17) - Losing credibility

One abandons one's best allies to join one's enemies.

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42.1.4.6 (42 > 45)

42.1.4.6 (42 > 45)
42.1.4.6 (42 > 45) - Losing support

One is working with difficulty because of an unexpected incident.

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42.2.4.6 (42 > 58)

42.2.4.6 (42 > 58)
42.2.4.6 (42 > 58) - Losing sight

One remembers that before one had common bonds, which have become more relaxed over time

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42.3.4.6 (42 > 49)

42.3.4.6 (42 > 49)
42.3.4.6 (42 > 49) - Congratulating the winners

One toasts to the health of those who have made remarkable achievements.

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42.1.3.4.6 (42 > 31)

42.1.3.4.6 (42 > 31)
42.1.3.4.6 (42 > 31) - Recycling a proverb

One retrieves an old saying to turn it into a modern slogan.

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42.1.2.3.4.6 (42 > 28)

42.1.2.3.4.6 (42 > 28)
42.1.2.3.4.6 (42 > 28) - Denouncing a lie

One reveals a secret that has allowed others to be one step ahead.

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42.5.6 (42 > 24)

42.5.6 (42 > 24)
42.5.6 (42 > 24) - Reconsidering one's decision

One gets informed in order to be able to repair the link with others.

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42.1.5.6 (42 > 2)

42.1.5.6 (42 > 2)
42.1.5.6 (42 > 2) - Being turned down

One will fight if one gives in to all the desires.

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42.2.5.6 (42 > 19)

42.2.5.6 (42 > 19)
42.2.5.6 (42 > 19) - Avoiding old loves

One pretends not to recognize a familiar face.

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42.1.2.5.6 (42 > 7)

42.1.2.5.6 (42 > 7)
42.1.2.5.6 (42 > 7) - Resuming work

One can start making efforts to rectify the situation.

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42.3.5.6 (42 > 36)

42.3.5.6 (42 > 36)
42.3.5.6 (42 > 36) - Being under permanent control

Sometimes one tries to escape, but the others are far too vigilant for one to succeed.

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42.1.3.5.6 (42 > 15)

42.1.3.5.6 (42 > 15)
42.1.3.5.6 (42 > 15) - Wanting to keep one's audience breathless

One recognizes the advantage that one would have in not showing one's hand too early.

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42.2.3.5.6 (42 > 11)

42.2.3.5.6 (42 > 11)
42.2.3.5.6 (42 > 11) - Being opportunistic

One moves forward with those who are capable of doing great things.

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42.1.2.3.5.6 (42 > 46)

42.1.2.3.5.6 (42 > 46)
42.1.2.3.5.6 (42 > 46) - Wanting to impose decisions

One is bursting with impatience, so one becomes embarrassing.

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42.4.5.6 (42 > 51)

42.4.5.6 (42 > 51)
42.4.5.6 (42 > 51) - Lacking in seriousness

One jokes, but the others are not in the mood to laugh.

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42.1.4.5.6 (42 > 16)

42.1.4.5.6 (42 > 16)
42.1.4.5.6 (42 > 16) - Giving a boost

One gathers courage to overcome the last obstacles.

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42.3.4.5.6 (42 > 55)

42.3.4.5.6 (42 > 55)
42.3.4.5.6 (42 > 55) - Hiding the dust under the rug

One does everything possible to make others feel welcome.

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42.1.3.4.5.6 (42 > 62)

42.1.3.4.5.6 (42 > 62)
42.1.3.4.5.6 (42 > 62) - Getting fooled

One is going to be conned if one keeps being so gullible.

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42.2.3.4.5.6 (42 > 34)

42.2.3.4.5.6 (42 > 34)
42.2.3.4.5.6 (42 > 34) - Fleeing danger

One takes refuge with those who are competent to intervene.

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