Yi Jing Hexagram 56 - Line 4
The hexagram: 56
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
56.4 (56 > 52) - Losing legitimacy
When one defends oneself from others, one sees that things are not going well.
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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 nuclear hexagram: 28.3.5 (28 > 40)
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.
28.3.5 (28 > 40) - Making a flop
One becomes the target of mockery when others learn that one has been disappointing.
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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.
Mutations
56.4 (56 > 52) - Losing legitimacy
When one defends oneself from others, one sees that things are not going well.
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56.1.4 (56 > 22) - Searching
One manages to get one's opponents to say what they had planned in the event of a deep crisis.
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56.2.4 (56 > 18) - Searching
One may venture in strange places to never return.
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56.1.2.4 (56 > 26) - Searching
One tests without bitterness a drug that others have designed for profit.
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56.3.4 (56 > 23) - Searching
One is merciful to those who have cheated to feed their relatives.
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56.1.3.4 (56 > 27) - Searching
One gets comfortable after having worked hard.
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56.2.3.4 (56 > 4) - Searching
One devotes their time experiencing uncertain methods.
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56.1.2.3.4 (56 > 41) - Searching
One rushes to find a seat before the others.
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56.1.4.5 (56 > 37) - Searching
One can suffice others when one gives them everything they need.
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56.2.4.5 (56 > 57) - Searching
One receives those who have shown that they were capable.
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56.1.2.4.5 (56 > 9) - Searching
One asks one's allies not to linger any longer.
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56.3.4.5 (56 > 20) - Searching
One wants to swing into the lead from the beginning to make oneself known.
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56.1.3.4.5 (56 > 42) - Searching
One presses one's advantage to the end when one should give others a chance to surrender honorably.
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56.2.3.4.5 (56 > 59) - Searching
One weakens one's position by not helping those to whom one owes one's promotion.
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56.1.2.3.4.5 (56 > 61) - Finding oneself solely in charge after a purge
One is pushed to the top of the ladder because the others are no longer worthy of performing their duties.
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56.4.6 (56 > 15) - Searching
One stands one's ground so that others are not surprised.
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56.1.4.6 (56 > 36) - Searching
One always looks back because the others have not yet returned.
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56.2.4.6 (56 > 46) - Searching
One makes the others look like ignorant by teaching them the ropes.
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56.1.2.4.6 (56 > 11) - Searching
One displays a flawless serenity despite the difficulties one is going through.
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56.3.4.6 (56 > 2) - Asking for trust
One asks others to believe what they have been told.
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56.2.3.4.6 (56 > 7) - Searching
One succeeded in reaching an agreement with those whom one believed to be bellicose.
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56.1.2.3.4.6 (56 > 19) - Searching
One responds to one's guests by showing them affection.
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56.4.5.6 (56 > 39) - Searching
One captivates one's interlocutors even though one has nothing to say.
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56.1.4.5.6 (56 > 63) - Losing composure
One damages one's reputation by predicting events that will not happen.
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56.2.4.5.6 (56 > 48) - Searching
One favors one's guests when there are not many resources left.
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56.1.2.4.5.6 (56 > 5) - Searching
One invites others to make efforts to meet the requirements.
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56.3.4.5.6 (56 > 8) - Searching
One faces one's accusers by presenting one's version of the facts.
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56.1.3.4.5.6 (56 > 3) - Searching
One bets on intentions when they should ask for more concrete evidence.
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56.2.3.4.5.6 (56 > 29) - Searching
One deprives one's friends of their free will by imposing one's decisions on them.
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56.1.2.3.4.5.6 (56 > 60) - Searching
One would do business with others if one had the opportunity to contact them.
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