Yi Jing Hexagram 8 - Line 3
The hexagram: 8
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
8.3 (8 > 39) - Questioning the integrity of one's opponents
There are people whose reputation has been put to the test among those one knows.
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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.
trigSup
Lower trigram: The earth The mountain
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) - Preparing patches
One is bolstering an old piece of debris to send it to the front.
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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.
The juncture: 40.4
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.
40.4 (40 > 7) - Getting rid of a friend who has become embarrassing
Doors will open if one deviates from an unnecessary convenience.
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Mutations
8.3 (8 > 39) - Questioning the integrity of one's opponents
There are people whose reputation has been put to the test among those one knows.
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8.2.3 (8 > 48) - Preventing inconveniences
One has come to tell others to not make any further trouble.
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8.1.2.3 (8 > 5) - Moving the undecided away
One wants to separate from those who do not feel concerned by the turn of events.
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8.3.4 (8 > 31) - Focusing on the details
One is interested in secondary issues.
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8.1.3.4 (8 > 49) - Showing one's innovations
One introduces one's new methods to those who want more results.
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8.2.3.4 (8 > 28) - Giving up the fight
One is reluctant to tell others that they are wrong.
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8.1.2.3.4 (8 > 43) - Preparing for disaster
One is warned beforehand of the arrival of a disaster.
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8.3.5 (8 > 15) - Regretting the lack of mobilization
One is surprised by the lack of support to defend a cause they deem just.
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8.1.3.5 (8 > 36) - Selecting recruits
One appeals to the good memories of those who have wasted all the chances they were given.
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8.2.3.5 (8 > 46) - Opposing prejudices
One does their best to make others believe that they are right.
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8.1.2.3.5 (8 > 11) - Selecting recruits
One presents their works to regain their rank among their peers.
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8.3.4.5 (8 > 62) - Expanding one's circle of friends
One introduces their best friends to someone who has been loyal.
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8.1.3.4.5 (8 > 55) - Selecting recruits
One goes by to see if the others have been able to accomplish the task they were given.
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8.2.3.4.5 (8 > 32) - Assessing the situation
One studies the elements one has received before taking a decision.
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8.1.2.3.4.5 (8 > 34) - Admitting one's lies
When others make promises they cannot fulfill, one asks them to justify themselves.
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8.3.6 (8 > 53) - Making common cause with the strongest
One continues with those who can win.
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8.1.3.6 (8 > 37) - Reuniting with one's family
One is about to join their loved ones.
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8.2.3.6 (8 > 57) - On-site investigation
One entrusts one's relatives with the mission of going to the field to assess the situation.
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8.1.2.3.6 (8 > 9) - Distinguishing oneself by their finesse
One has made comments that others have found excellent.
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8.3.4.6 (8 > 33) - Evacuating the room
One asks their friends to leave the premises.
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8.1.3.4.6 (8 > 13) - Relying on a closer collaboration
One hopes that the others will agree to cooperate.
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8.2.3.4.6 (8 > 44) - Putting on a good face to avoid being tossed aside
One uses the method which consists of saying things before understanding them.
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8.1.2.3.4.6 (8 > 1) - Selecting recruits
One passes the baton to the most able.
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8.3.5.6 (8 > 52) - Serving as a nominee
One agrees to solve a problem on behalf of a stranger.
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8.1.3.5.6 (8 > 22) - Reaching one's goals
One is granted the permission to run for a position they were hoping to get for a long time.
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8.2.3.5.6 (8 > 18) - Keeping a rational point of view
One is appreciated by those who think in terms of constraints.
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8.1.2.3.5.6 (8 > 26) - Justify oneself for one's actions
One prepares to be able to explain their conduct.
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8.3.4.5.6 (8 > 56) - Being mute so as not to excite jealousies
One fears creating a conflict by revealing embarrassing secrets.
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8.1.3.4.5.6 (8 > 30) - Considering alternatives
One is facing a choice that requires more thought.
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8.2.3.4.5.6 (8 > 50) - Knowing how to step back
Friends are advised to follow the most experienced.
8.1.2.3.4.5.6 (8 > 14) - Expecting a smooth success
One hopes to see the results they had expected.
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