Yi Jing Hexagram 7 - Line 1

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The hexagram: 7

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

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 earth

Lower trigram: The water The lake

The waterThe lake

The nuclear hexagram: 24

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.

24
24 - Returning

One returns to see the results of one's action.

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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.

The juncture: 20.6

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.

20.6 (20 > 8)
20.6 (20 > 8) - Taking care of oneself

One doesn't want to see any difficulties.

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The reciprocal: 8.6

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

8.6 (8 > 20)
8.6 (8 > 20) - Letting the most efficient repair the deficiencies

If one misses the beginning, the end will be shaky.

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Mutations

7.1.2 (7 > 24)
7.1.2 (7 > 24) - Not being taken immediately

One must show to their close ones that they are ready to respect the choice of others.

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7.1.3 (7 > 11)
7.1.3 (7 > 11) - Boasting despite one's shortcomings

One is convinced to have accomplished an extraordinary work when they should be modest.

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7.1.2.3 (7 > 36)
7.1.2.3 (7 > 36) - The will to power

One goes further than those who have been afraid to face the unknown.

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7.1.4 (7 > 54)
7.1.4 (7 > 54) - Standing out without delay

One succeeds in presenting their own version of the facts without the intervention of others.

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7.1.2.4 (7 > 51)
7.1.2.4 (7 > 51) - Finding the solution

One tests the resistance of those they have chosen.

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7.1.3.4 (7 > 34)
7.1.3.4 (7 > 34) - The will to power

One is going to please those who think that the fight must go on.

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7.1.2.3.4 (7 > 55)
7.1.2.3.4 (7 > 55) - Negotiating an amicable settlement

One explains to their opponents that it is necessary to find a compromise.

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7.1.5 (7 > 60)
7.1.5 (7 > 60) - Surprising with one's energy

Others will make faces if one acts aggressively.

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7.1.2.5 (7 > 3)
7.1.2.5 (7 > 3) - Listening to the advice of the most competent

One thinks that they can tell others that they have to rely on the experience that one has gained.

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7.1.3.5 (7 > 5)
7.1.3.5 (7 > 5) - The will to power

One notes with relief that others have been willing to wait.

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7.1.2.3.5 (7 > 63)
7.1.2.3.5 (7 > 63) - The will to power

One is measured in their actions to make a good impression.

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7.1.4.5 (7 > 58)
7.1.4.5 (7 > 58) - Being able to express one's feelings

One realizes that the others have not been given the opportunity to express their reluctance.

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7.1.2.4.5 (7 > 17)
7.1.2.4.5 (7 > 17) - The will to power

One shows others an aspect of their personnality that they had not yet known.

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7.1.3.4.5 (7 > 43)
7.1.3.4.5 (7 > 43) - The will to power

One tests their opponents by showing them one's firmness.

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7.1.2.3.4.5 (7 > 49)
7.1.2.3.4.5 (7 > 49) - Promoting the best positioned

One joins those who want to highlight the most deserving.

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7.1.6 (7 > 41)
7.1.6 (7 > 41) - Staying in touch

One is here when others need to be comforted.

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7.1.2.6 (7 > 27)
7.1.2.6 (7 > 27) - The will to power

One persists in wanting to bury their differences.

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7.1.3.6 (7 > 26)
7.1.3.6 (7 > 26) - Not meeting expectations

One has realized that the others did not really do as they said.

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7.1.4.6 (7 > 38)
7.1.4.6 (7 > 38) - The will to power

One borrows a sentence to hijack its meaning.

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7.1.2.4.6 (7 > 21)
7.1.2.4.6 (7 > 21) - The will to power

One is considering a question that others have declined to study.

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7.1.5.6 (7 > 61)
7.1.5.6 (7 > 61) - Illustrating one's words

One clarifies their thought by illustrating it with examples.

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7.1.2.5.6 (7 > 42)
7.1.2.5.6 (7 > 42) - The will to power

One accepts to put an end to a quarrel that became embarrassing.

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7.1.3.5.6 (7 > 9)
7.1.3.5.6 (7 > 9) - The will to power

The others claim to be able to answer correctly, but one thinks the opposite.

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7.1.2.3.5.6 (7 > 37)
7.1.2.3.5.6 (7 > 37) - The will to power

One has given to their relatives enough means so that they can produce results.

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7.1.4.5.6 (7 > 10)
7.1.4.5.6 (7 > 10) - The will to power

One presents to their peers what one has done in their absence.

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7.1.2.4.5.6 (7 > 25)
7.1.2.4.5.6 (7 > 25) - The will to power

One could have done like the others if one had listened to their advice.

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7.1.3.4.5.6 (7 > 1)
7.1.3.4.5.6 (7 > 1) - No longer chasing one's dreams

One renounces understanding when even the most able did not succeed.

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7.1.2.3.4.5.6 (7 > 13)
7.1.2.3.4.5.6 (7 > 13) - The will to power

One had expected better conditions than those that really occurred.

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