Trigrams : perseverence (bottom), dual-mindedness (top) : with/from perseverence comes dual-mindedness. [earth over heaven]

The mud from which 11 has emerged is best described by analogy to the under-stated qualities of hexagram 18 - correcting.

As a marker of context, where context acts to PUSH instincts, 11 'demands' a preferred response of the qualities of hexagram 12 - neutralising.

• In the binary sequence hexagram 11 pairs with hexagram 26.

This pair focuses on issues of balance in a context of exaggeration, the exaggeration being in singlemindedness expressed by the trigram of heaven. Hexagram 11 has a focus on balance through unconditional harmonising through integrating. Hexagram 26 covers issues of differentiating where the focus is on retaining the elements of the past, traditions etc,, and so a focus on quality, on values (as reflected in the nature of the top trigram of 26, mountain) BUT with a warning in not becoming the past, the values as such are useful but should not replace or block development.

• In the binary sequence hexagram 11 opposes hexagram 12.

The main focus in this pairing is on balance. Hexagram 12 achieves balance through neutralising the attacks of others upon one's faith/beliefs. Hexagram 11 achieves balance through working on establishing harmony between things/people etc. Also see next entry.

At the LOCAL level we are dealing with an octet of hexagrams with the HEAVEN trigram as base. In this sequence hexagram 01, the singlemindedness, exaggerations-prone nature of yangness, 'opposes' hexagram 11, the focus on maintaining balance and harmony and as such the hard core, sharp distinction of, differentiation nature of 01 is reflected in a more balanced format by the integration nature of 11.

• In the traditional sequence hexagram 11 pairs with hexagram 12.

This pairing reflects that of the binary sequence, where the overall focus is on balance, but in the context of the actions of the individual (11) vs that of the group (12). As such the balancing of 11, associated with the concept of harmonising, is subtly different from that of 12 where the focus is more on preservation of the group/faith. The yin nature overall serves as an agent of integration, of cooperation, and that is expressed in hexagram 11 where the focus is on an individual 'linking' things in harmony - the hexagram reflecting yin characteristics expressed in a yang context. The yang nature is more competitive and that is reflected in the yin context as a use of force, of competitiveness, to stop the attacks from outside. Note that the goal is to STOP rather than destroy others and so reflects the yin element of not being too competitive. With that in mind, notice that the goal in 11 is to BE the source of, the agent of, harmony, and as such be recognised for it and so assert one's perspective through one's acts of harmonising.

BALANCING/MEDIATING:

11 : balance - through (non development) - harmonise; 11 harmonising comes out of a context described by hexagram 18 - correcting (restore balance)

12 ; balance - through (non development) - neutralise; 12 neutralising comes out of a context described by hexagram 17 - following, gain a belief

• In the traditional sequence hexagram 11 opposes hexagram 54.

This pairing reflects differences in the inharmonious, an 'out of balance' state (54) vs a focus on balance and so being harmonious (11).

• The generic properties of hexagram 11 reflect the mixing of the generic properties of hexagram 26 with the generic properties of hexagram 18.

The generic characteristics of 26 are in the form of holding firm to traditions but not to become 'traditional', we still need to 'look ahead'. These characteristics are mixed with those of hexagram 18, where the focus is on correcting any corruptions, on dealing firmly with neglect, cronyism, nepotism etc to ensure things keep developing in a 'true' and so 'harmonious' way. The result of the mixing is what we see in the characteristics of hexagram 11.

• In the variations on a theme sequence, hexagram 11 complements hexagram 46.

The overall focus is on linking things together - in 11 the emphasis is on harmonising but remaining 'in the middle'. Hexagram 46, on the other hand, focuses on harmonising through an increase in involvement, becoming more entangled with someone/something.

Line Positions

00 :: (02) : What is this hexagrams's potential form? :: 11
01 :: (24) : How does this hexagram 'start', express 'beginning'? :: 46
02 :: (07) : How does this hexagram express uniformity, establishment of? :: 36
03 :: (19) : How does this hexagram express approaching the 'high'; defer to the 'low'? :: 15
04 :: (15) : How does this hexagram level things out, keep words close to facts? :: 19
05 :: (36) : How does this hexagram protect its 'light' when not its time? :: 7
06 :: (46) : How does this hexagram become more entangled with something/someone? :: 24
07 :: (11) : How does this hexagram balance/harmonise, mediate? :: 2
08 :: (16) : How does this hexagram express foresight/planning? :: 34
09 :: (51) : How does this hexagram express surprise, enlightenment, shock? :: 32
10 :: (40) : How does this hexagram express tension release through relaxing structure? :: 55
11 :: (54) : How does this hexagram expend early energy, imaturity? :: 62
12 :: (62) : How does this hexagram express overacting to establish unconditional loyalty? :: 54
13 :: (55) : How does this hexagram deal with abundance/overflowing? :: 40
14 :: (32) : How does this hexagram express commitment? :: 51
15 :: (34) : How does this hexagram actively invigorate others? :: 16
16 :: (08) : How does this hexagram passively attract? :: 5
17 :: (03) : How does this hexagram 'sprout'? :: 48
18 :: (29) : How does this hexagram assert containment/control? :: 63
19 :: (60) : How does this hexagram standardise? :: 39
20 :: (39) : How does this hexagram obstruct, go against, stand up to, the flow? :: 60
21 :: (63) : How does this hexagram complete, 'get it right'? :: 29
22 :: (48) : Where does this hexagram get its nutrition, what sustains it, keeps it going? :: 3
23 :: (05) : How does this hexagram wait for opportunity to come? :: 8
24 :: (45) : How does this hexagram celebrate its 'faith'? :: 43
25 :: (17) : How does this hexagram find a faith? What is its faith? :: 28
26 :: (47) : How does this hexagram integrate with the context, be it by choice or otherwise? :: 49
27 :: (58) : How does this hexagram express itself intensely, self-reflect? :: 31
28 :: (31) : How does this hexagram 'woo', express restrained enticement? :: 58
29 :: (49) : How does this hexagram reveal, unmask? :: 47
30 :: (28) : How does this hexagram express excess, go beyond what is required? :: 17
31 :: (43) : How does this hexagram 'seed', spread the word? :: 45
32 :: (23) : How does this hexagram 'housekeep', clear chaff to bring out the wheat? :: 26
33 :: (27) : What is the basic, skelatal form of this hexagram, The mud from which it has emerged? :: 18
34 :: (04) : How does this hexagram learn social skills? :: 22
35 :: (41) : How does this hexagram achieve clarity, concentration, distillation? :: 52
36 :: (52) : How does this hexagram express blocking, discernment? :: 41
37 :: (22) : What does this hexagram look like, how does it present itself to the outside? :: 4
38 :: (18) : How does this hexagram correct corruption, express that correction? :: 27
39 :: (26) : How does this hexagram express 'holding firm' to traditions? :: 23
40 :: (35) : How does this hexagram bring something into the 'light'? :: 14
41 :: (21) : How does this hexagram resolve problems? :: 50
42 :: (64) : How does this hexagram remain 'open', mis-sequence? :: 30
43 :: (38) : How does this hexagram 'mirror', deal with opposition? :: 56
44 :: (56) : How does this hexagram demonstrate conditional loyalty; loyalty at a distance? :: 38
45 :: (30) : How does this hexagram express guidance/direction setting? :: 64
46 :: (50) : How does this hexagram express conversion of the raw to the cooked, transformation? :: 21
47 :: (14) : How does this hexagram manage from the centre? Direct operations? Push ideology? :: 35
48 :: (20) : How does this hexagram elicit admiration and so invigorate others passively? :: 9
49 :: (42) : How does this hexagram reflect augmentation? :: 57
50 :: (59) : How does this hexagram make things clear, dispell illusions? lift the fog? :: 37
51 :: (61) : How does this hexagram express empathy? yielding, soft core, hard exterior? :: 53
52 :: (53) : How does this hexagram express gradual development, maturity? :: 61
53 :: (37) : How does this hexagram reflect rigid structure as a form of tension release? :: 59
54 :: (57) : How does this hexagram cultivate and become influencial? :: 42
55 :: (09) : How does this hexagram express making small gains to be noticed? :: 20
56 :: (12) : How does this hexagram neutralise attacks on its core beliefs? :: 1
57 :: (25) : How does this hexagram stand up to say its piece, ignoring consequences, disentangle? :: 44
58 :: (06) : How does this hexagram compromise, meet half way? :: 13
59 :: (10) : How does this hexagram traverse a path carefully? :: 33
60 :: (33) : How does this hexagram draw-in its enemies, competitively entice? :: 10
61 :: (13) : How does this hexagram express association with the likeminded? :: 6
62 :: (44) : How does this hexagram persuade/seduce? :: 25
63 :: (01) : How does this hexagram express singlemindedness, competitiveness? :: 12

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