36.1.4.5 (36 > 31)
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.
Upper trigram: The earth The lake


Lower trigram: The fire The mountain


36.1 (36 > 15) - Getting blocked
One loses one's ability to act, but is protected. One accepts the constraints and goes through uncertain times, stressful for one's friends.
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36.4 (36 > 55) - Having heard enough
One sees the other coming so one leaves to get help.
Bing DeepL Google YandexThe nuclear hexagram: 40.3.5.6 (40 > 44)
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.
40.3.5.6 (40 > 44) - Suspecting a lack of attention
One realizes that others are not going to do what they have been asked to do.
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The starting situation
Correction
The direction where the ruler is going to bend
36.1.4 (36 > 62) - Calling in sick
One makes others believe that one is not there.
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