Yi Jing Hexagram 42 - Line 3

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The hexagram: 42

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

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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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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The wind

Lower trigram: The thunder The fire

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The nuclear hexagram: 23.2.4 (23 > 64)

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.

23.2.4 (23 > 64)
23.2.4 (23 > 64) - Preparing patches

One is bolstering an old piece of debris to send it to the front.

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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.

37.3 (37 > 42)
37.3 (37 > 42) - Curbing one' s ardor

When one sees that their relatives are becoming restless, one asks them to ensure that others will not be disturbed.

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The juncture: 38.4

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.

38.4 (38 > 41)
38.4 (38 > 41) - Wanting to change of scenery

One asks for help to leave one's entourage in order to overcome the difficulties.

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The reciprocal: 41.4

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

41.4 (41 > 38)
41.4 (41 > 38) - Bouncing back

One was giving up, then has reacted and others come to help.

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Mutations

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) - 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) - 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) - 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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42.3.4 (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) - 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) - 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) - Confirming an intuition

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

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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) - 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) - 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) - Exploiting the disadvantaged

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

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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) - 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) - Dismissing the least resistant

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

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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) - 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) - 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) - 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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42.3.4.6 (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) - 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) - Denouncing a lie

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

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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) - 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) - 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) - Wanting to impose decisions

One is bursting with impatience, so one becomes embarrassing.

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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) - 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) - Fleeing danger

One takes refuge with those who are competent to intervene.

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