Yi Jing Hexagram 47

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The hexagram: 47

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

47
47 - The embarrassment

Circumstances or appearances play against one. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.

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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 lake

Yi Jing Hexagram 47

Lower trigram: The water

Yi Jing Hexagram 47

Line Comments

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

47.1 (47 > 58)
47.1 (47 > 58) - Being blinded

One abandons one's belongings for a while because one can't see anything.

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47.2 (47 > 45)
47.2 (47 > 45) - Recruiting assistants

One did not expect anything when an unexpected visit occurs that will allow one to revise one's judgment.

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47.3 (47 > 28)
47.3 (47 > 28) - Being demoralized

One loses one' s means so one must ask for help from those whom one had neglected.

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47.4 (47 > 29)
47.4 (47 > 29) - Being kept by one' s sovereign

Before joining others, one has to satisfy the demands of one's benefactors.

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47.5 (47 > 40)
47.5 (47 > 40) - Facing disbelief

One is not believed, but if one shows one's commitment, then one will be listened to.

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47.6 (47 > 6)
47.6 (47 > 6) - Suffering one last setback

One does not want to continue but one can succeed.

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The nuclear hexagram: 37

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.

37
37 - Relatives

One nurtures their relationships by maintaining contact.

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The mirror hexagram: 48

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.

48
48 - Organization

One distributes one's action according to a plan.

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Mutations

47
47 - The embarrassment

Circumstances or appearances play against one. Justifying oneself is useless, one will be understood later.

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47.1 (47 > 58)
47.1 (47 > 58) - Being blinded

One abandons one's belongings for a while because one can't see anything.

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47.2 (47 > 45)
47.2 (47 > 45) - Recruiting assistants

One did not expect anything when an unexpected visit occurs that will allow one to revise one's judgment.

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47.1.2 (47 > 17)
47.1.2 (47 > 17) - The embarrassment

One condemns the barbaric methods of being satisfied with the misfortune of others.

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47.3 (47 > 28)
47.3 (47 > 28) - Being demoralized

One loses one' s means so one must ask for help from those whom one had neglected.

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47.1.3 (47 > 43)
47.1.3 (47 > 43) - The embarrassment

One is repeating the same mistake despite the good advice one received.

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47.2.3 (47 > 31)
47.2.3 (47 > 31) - The embarrassment

One is a tough cookie, so one is not afraid of a few scratches.

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47.1.2.3 (47 > 49)
47.1.2.3 (47 > 49) - The embarrassment

One finally gets by because the others have found a less tough prey.

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47.4 (47 > 29)
47.4 (47 > 29) - Being kept by one' s sovereign

Before joining others, one has to satisfy the demands of one's benefactors.

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47.1.4 (47 > 60)
47.1.4 (47 > 60) - The embarrassment

One is overwhelmed by remorse after failing in one's duty.

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47.1.2.4 (47 > 3)
47.1.2.4 (47 > 3) - Questioning the most deep-rooted ideas

One can reflect upon the feelings that they hold for the other.

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47.3.4 (47 > 48)
47.3.4 (47 > 48) - Making a strong impression

One looks at one's opponents scornfully to show them that one is not intimidated.

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47.1.3.4 (47 > 5)
47.1.3.4 (47 > 5) - The embarrassment

One sends heir friends what they need to be entertained.

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47.2.3.4 (47 > 39)
47.2.3.4 (47 > 39) - The embarrassment

One has sweaty hands because one is afraid of something or someone.

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47.1.2.3.4 (47 > 63)
47.1.2.3.4 (47 > 63) - The embarrassment

One deceives one's friends with false feelings.

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47.5 (47 > 40)
47.5 (47 > 40) - Facing disbelief

One is not believed, but if one shows one's commitment, then one will be listened to.

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47.1.5 (47 > 54)
47.1.5 (47 > 54) - The embarrassment

One lacks success so one pretends to be suffering.

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47.2.5 (47 > 16)
47.2.5 (47 > 16) - The embarrassment

One is careful not to look at others when they pretend to be elsewhere.

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47.1.2.5 (47 > 51)
47.1.2.5 (47 > 51) - The embarrassment

One has to find a solution before others become aware of the results.

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47.3.5 (47 > 32)
47.3.5 (47 > 32) - The embarrassment

One succeeds in making others believe that one has made no wrongful doings.

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47.1.3.5 (47 > 34)
47.1.3.5 (47 > 34) - The embarrassment

One is credited to have said things that people do not endorse.

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47.2.3.5 (47 > 62)
47.2.3.5 (47 > 62) - The embarrassment

One can surprise their friends by telling them that they cannot stay.

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47.1.2.3.5 (47 > 55)
47.1.2.3.5 (47 > 55) - The embarrassment

One has found several angles of attack but none of them worked.

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47.4.5 (47 > 7)
47.4.5 (47 > 7) - Meeting after

One informs others that they must return later so that they can be received.

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47.1.4.5 (47 > 19)
47.1.4.5 (47 > 19) - The embarrassment

The expected lull is not forthcoming, so one finds other occupations.

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47.3.4.5 (47 > 46)
47.3.4.5 (47 > 46) - The embarrassment

One is too cramped so one enlarges by making an opening.

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47.1.3.4.5 (47 > 11)
47.1.3.4.5 (47 > 11) - The embarrassment

One monopolizes the attention of others because one has lacked clarity.

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47.2.3.4.5 (47 > 15)
47.2.3.4.5 (47 > 15) - The embarrassment

One tries an experiment that endangers one's reputation.

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47.1.2.3.4.5 (47 > 36)
47.1.2.3.4.5 (47 > 36) - The embarrassment

One lies on the ground when one cannot afford the slightest luxury.

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47.6 (47 > 6)
47.6 (47 > 6) - Suffering one last setback

One does not want to continue but one can succeed.

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47.1.6 (47 > 10)
47.1.6 (47 > 10) - The embarrassment

One is piling up memories that one will have a hard time to forget.

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47.2.6 (47 > 12)
47.2.6 (47 > 12) - The embarrassment

One represses a strong desire to rescue one's relatives because one's own life is threatened.

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47.1.2.6 (47 > 25)
47.1.2.6 (47 > 25) - The embarrassment

One is too shrewd to accept such foolishness.

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47.3.6 (47 > 44)
47.3.6 (47 > 44) - The embarrassment

One looks like one had a few too many drinks.

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47.2.3.6 (47 > 33)
47.2.3.6 (47 > 33) - The embarrassment

One finds many similarities with a story that one already knows.

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47.4.6 (47 > 59)
47.4.6 (47 > 59) - The embarrassment

One grants another chance to those who have failed because of their surroundings.

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47.1.4.6 (47 > 61)
47.1.4.6 (47 > 61) - The embarrassment

One works hard to avoid the same fate as others.

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47.2.4.6 (47 > 20)
47.2.4.6 (47 > 20) - The embarrassment

One draws new resources to free oneself of aging.

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47.1.2.4.6 (47 > 42)
47.1.2.4.6 (47 > 42) - The embarrassment

One will be able to see shades that no one else noticed.

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47.3.4.6 (47 > 57)
47.3.4.6 (47 > 57) - The embarrassment

One brings together those one had wronged to do them justice.

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47.1.3.4.6 (47 > 9)
47.1.3.4.6 (47 > 9) - The embarrassment

One shows others that one has nothing to hide.

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47.2.3.4.6 (47 > 53)
47.2.3.4.6 (47 > 53) - The embarrassment

One tries to make one's allies understand that they should not advance recklessly.

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47.1.2.3.4.6 (47 > 37)
47.1.2.3.4.6 (47 > 37) - The embarrassment

One has to finish one's studies before starting work.

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47.5.6 (47 > 64)
47.5.6 (47 > 64) - The embarrassment

One hopes that others will not find other mistakes.

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47.1.5.6 (47 > 38)
47.1.5.6 (47 > 38) - The embarrassment

One didn't pay attention because the others got flustered.

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47.2.5.6 (47 > 35)
47.2.5.6 (47 > 35) - The embarrassment

One has welcomed one's guests very well so they are delighted.

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47.1.2.5.6 (47 > 21)
47.1.2.5.6 (47 > 21) - The embarrassment

One is reluctant at the idea of serving as a replacement.

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47.3.5.6 (47 > 50)
47.3.5.6 (47 > 50) - The embarrassment

One only finds little explanation for the success of a lower-ranking person.

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47.1.3.5.6 (47 > 14)
47.1.3.5.6 (47 > 14) - The embarrassment

One is presenting evidence that is not conclusive.

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47.2.3.5.6 (47 > 56)
47.2.3.5.6 (47 > 56) - The embarrassment

One plants a tree to remember that one has been negligent towards nature.

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47.1.2.3.5.6 (47 > 30)
47.1.2.3.5.6 (47 > 30) - The embarrassment

One takes refuge in the maternal womb to escape the troubles coming from the outside.

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47.4.5.6 (47 > 4)
47.4.5.6 (47 > 4) - Pursuing the interests of research

One moves forward without making assumptions on the outcome they will get.

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47.1.4.5.6 (47 > 41)
47.1.4.5.6 (47 > 41) - The embarrassment

One wishes to surrender to those who have been merciful in the past.

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47.2.4.5.6 (47 > 23)
47.2.4.5.6 (47 > 23) - The embarrassment

Even the most competent don't know everything.

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47.1.2.4.5.6 (47 > 27)
47.1.2.4.5.6 (47 > 27) - The embarrassment

One tarnishes one's image by lying brazenly to others.

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47.3.4.5.6 (47 > 18)
47.3.4.5.6 (47 > 18) - The embarrassment

One rarifies one's apparitions in order not to annoy those who follow them.

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47.1.3.4.5.6 (47 > 26)
47.1.3.4.5.6 (47 > 26) - The embarrassment

One displays a disarming serenity in the middle of a field of ruins.

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47.2.3.4.5.6 (47 > 52)
47.2.3.4.5.6 (47 > 52) - The embarrassment

One is busy doing as usual so that no one notices what has changed.

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47.1.2.3.4.5.6 (47 > 22)
47.1.2.3.4.5.6 (47 > 22) - The embarrassment


One makes efforts so that others understand the importance of one's commitment.

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