Yi Jing Hexagram 8 - Line 6

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The hexagram: 8

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

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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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.

trigSup2

The waterThe wind

trigInf

The earth

The nuclear hexagram: 23

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
23 - Erosion

A decline that can be contained by drawing on one's reserves.

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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.

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 juncture: 19.1

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.

The reciprocal: 7.1

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

Mutations

8.1.6 (8 > 42)
8.1.6 (8 > 42) - Paying the price for lack of backup

One has relied on supports that are reluctant to be held accountable.

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8.2.6 (8 > 59)
8.2.6 (8 > 59) - Avoiding panic

One goes to their loved ones to reassure them.

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8.1.2.6 (8 > 61)
8.1.2.6 (8 > 61) - Selecting recruits

One receives one's guests to show them what one has prepared.

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8.2.3.6 (8 > 57)
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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8.4.6 (8 > 12)
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)
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)
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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8.3.4.6 (8 > 33)
8.3.4.6 (8 > 33) - Evacuating the room

One asks their friends to leave the premises.

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8.2.3.4.6 (8 > 44)
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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8.1.5.6 (8 > 27)
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)
8.2.5.6 (8 > 4) - Getting help

Difficulties are smoothed out by seeking the advice of competent people.

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8.1.2.5.6 (8 > 41)
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)
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)
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)
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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8.1.4.5.6 (8 > 21)
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)
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)
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)
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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8.2.3.4.5.6 (8 > 50)
8.2.3.4.5.6 (8 > 50) - Knowing how to step back

Friends are advised to follow the most experienced.

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