Yi Jing Hexagram 8 - Line 5
The hexagram: 8
An hexagram is a combination of six yin and yang lines.
8.5 (8 > 2) - Selecting the most dedicated ones
Show what selection is: only take those who want to come, others can leave.
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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: 23.6 (23 > 2)
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.
23.6 (23 > 2) - Choosing to leave
One accepts the rupture. One will obtain supports and means of action.
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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: 2.2
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.
2.2 (2 > 7) - Obedience
One stops listening to the explanations because they are lost but will ask later.
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Mutations
8.5 (8 > 2) - Selecting the most dedicated ones
Show what selection is: only take those who want to come, others can leave.
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8.1.5 (8 > 24) - Moving the lines
One has succeeded to turn the situation around in their favor.
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8.2.5 (8 > 7) - Establishing a hierarchy
Tasks are divided according to each person's abilities.
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8.1.2.5 (8 > 19) - Stepping forward to reconcile
One is determined to build a bridge to connect those that everything opposes.
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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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8.4.5 (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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8.5.6 (8 > 23) - Comforting oneself with one's passions
The others may refuse to betray their ideals.
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8.1.5.6 (8 > 27) - Selecting recruits
One has managed to do what the others wanted without having to make considerable efforts.
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8.2.5.6 (8 > 4) - Getting help
Difficulties are smoothed out by seeking the advice of competent people.
8.1.2.5.6 (8 > 41) - Understanding one's commitment
One replaces those who are not in a position to do what they have been asked.
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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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8.4.5.6 (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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