Yi Jing Hexagram 8 - Line 4
The hexagram: 8
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
8.4 (8 > 45) - Take the time to nurture relationships
When one has established a relationship of trust, it is in their interest to make it grow.
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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: 23.3.5 (23 > 53)
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.
23.3.5 (23 > 53) - Casting a wide net
One prepares more ideas so as not to be caught off guard.
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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.
45.4 (45 > 8) - Making reference
One welcomes one's friends to introduce them to others.
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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.
46.3 (46 > 7) - Discharging obligations
The others want to know if one can continue without help.
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Mutations
8.4 (8 > 45) - Take the time to nurture relationships
When one has established a relationship of trust, it is in their interest to make it grow.
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8.1.4 (8 > 17) - Seeking support
Others would like one to be on their side.
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8.2.4 (8 > 47) - Removing oneself from one's shortcomings
One does like they did before so that others don't notice the change.
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8.1.2.4 (8 > 58) - Selecting recruits
One gives one's friends a tangible proof of their affection.
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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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8.4.5 (8 > 16) - Searching for the cause of the failure
One knows that they will have tasks to perform before being able to understand what could prevent the proper functioning of the system.
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8.1.4.5 (8 > 51) - Being put in an awkward situation
One is called to make difficult choices.
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8.2.4.5 (8 > 40) - Polarizing oneself
One is assiduous in the pursuit of their objective.
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8.1.2.4.5 (8 > 54) - Selecting recruits
One establishes a relationship of trust to encourage others to lower their weapons.
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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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8.4.6 (8 > 12) - Selecting recruits
One manages to convince some of the opponents.
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8.1.4.6 (8 > 25) - Shifting the center of gravity
One evaluates the opportunities that they have to overcome the resistances.
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8.2.4.6 (8 > 6) - Playing the game of suspicion
The others have planned maneuvers to be carried out in the event of suspicious behavior.
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8.1.2.4.6 (8 > 10) - Rejoicing in the ambient peace
One appreciates that the others did not get angry.
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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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8.4.5.6 (8 > 35) - Putting out the welcome mat
One makes room for those they have invited.
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8.1.4.5.6 (8 > 21) - Seeing the wheel turn
One has understood what the others are capable of.
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8.2.4.5.6 (8 > 64) - Mobilizing the troops
One asks their comrades-in-arms to resume the fight.
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8.1.2.4.5.6 (8 > 38) - Starting over from scratch
One tries to regain the esteem of their former allies by giving them proofs of loyalty.
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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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