Yi Jing Hexagram 42 - Line 2

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The hexagram: 42

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

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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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.

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Lower trigram: The thunder The lake

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The nuclear hexagram: 23.1 (23 > 27)

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.

23.1 (23 > 27)
23.1 (23 > 27) - Burying one's head in the sand

One does not see what one loses.

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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.

61.2 (61 > 42)
61.2 (61 > 42) - Receiving a friendly request

One agrees to answer those one loves.

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The juncture: 61.5

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.

61.5 (61 > 41)
61.5 (61 > 41) - Seeking refuge among one's kind

When others are waiting for help, and one hesitates, one hides behind one's group.

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The reciprocal: 41.5

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

41.5 (41 > 61)
41.5 (41 > 61) - Stopping leniency towards the needy

One wants to encourage the weakest to come back to fix their mistakes.

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Mutations

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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42.2.3 (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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42.1.2.4 (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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42.2.3.4 (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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42.2.5 (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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42.2.3.5 (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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42.2.4.5 (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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42.2.3.4.5 (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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42.1.2.6 (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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42.2.3.6 (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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42.2.4.6 (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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42.1.2.3.4.6 (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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42.2.5.6 (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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42.2.3.5.6 (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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42.2.3.4.5.6 (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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