Trigrams : perseverence (bottom), singlemindedness (top) : with/from perseverence comes singlemindedness. [heaven over heaven]

The mud from which 01 has emerged is best described by analogy to the under-stated qualities of hexagram 28, excess, too much yang.
As a marker of context, where context acts to PUSH instincts, 01 'demands' a preferred response of the qualities of 01.

• In the binary sequence of the I Ching hexagram 01 pairs with hexagram 43.

The pairing of 01 and 43 reflect the subtle differences in expression of 'yangness' where the differentiating focus of 01, where we make the point of the totality of yangness, is complemented by the integrating focus of 43 where the emphasis is on 'spreading the word', sowing the seed, and doing that in a 'pushy' manner. Thus we have the integrating and differentiating examples of pure yang.

• In the binary sequence hexagram 01 opposes hexagram 02.

This paring of 01 and 02 reflect the total opposition of yangness, of pure differentiation, to the total yinness reflected in pure integration. The originating binary sequence of the I Ching, based on recursion of the concepts of yin and yang, reflects a scale of a relationship of yin/yang where the scale is local at the level of immediate pairs (as in 43/01) and global at the level of distant pairs (as in linking one pole of the sequence, hexagram 02, with the other, hexagram 01). The main distinctions in the 01/02 pair are on the precision of yang, where the unit of measure is a point, and so the ONE, with the approximation in precision of yin, where the unit of measure is always two points, and so a PAIR. We thus see the differences of yin and yang at the level of the human psyche as that between single-mindedness (pure yang - total faith in self) and dual-mindedness (pure yin - total faith in another/others).

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 01 pairs with hexagram 02.

This pairing of 01/02 reflects the local differences of pure/mixed expression where at the level of pure expression, as reflected in the PAIRING of the two symbols of yin/yang purity, hexagram 02 is more 'biased' to being interpretable as being a little 'mixed', a little 'softer' in purity, than the absolute purity in expression of hexagram 01.

01 : purity, mindedness - through singlemindedness (total trust in self) 01 purity comes out of a context described by hexagram 28 - excess (too much yang)

02 : purity, mindedness - through dualmindedness (total trust in another/others) 02 purity comes out of a context described by hexagram 27 - hungering (too little yang)

• In the traditional sequence hexagram 01 opposes hexagram 64.

This pairing of 01/64 reflects the absolute differences between pure/individual expression and mixed/group expression. As such, when compared to hexagram 01, hexagram 64 reflects incompleteness but also the benefits of remaining open and the overall sense of 'groupness', and so of mixing (reflected in the yin/yang line orderings as well).

• The generic properties of hexagram 01 reflect the mixing of the generic properties of hexagram 43 with the generic properties of hexagram 28.

Hexagram 43, in its rawest form of expression, reflects a sense of being 'pushy', as is required when one is focused on 'spreading the word'. Hexagram 28 deals with the concept of excess, here interpretable as 'too much yang'. Thus being focused on spreading the word combined with a focus on excess reflects the overall extreme nature, the totalism, of hexagram 01.

• In the variation on a theme sequence, hexagram 01 complements hexagram 44.

The pairing of hexagram 01 and 44 reflects the subtle differences in expression focused on the base line of a trigram. Here the 'rigidity' of yangness, as expressed in hexagram 01, is 'softened' at a general level to be reflected in the focus of hexagram 44 on seducation and so the need for persuation to achieve one's goal. In pure yangness there is no such need where the natural leadership skills reflected in 01 elicit immediate respect.

Line Positions

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

Changing Lines

The interpretations here are based on considering a hexagram as an archetypal image and so prone to 'exaggerations' that attempt to take one away from the archetypal expression. Thus the line comments are in the form of warnings where the combination of lines reflects being drawn towards an expression reflected in the completion of the line change. We recognise here that the roots of the 64 hexagrams are in fact 4096 dodecagrams (12-line symbols) where each dodecagram reflects a specific state of hexagram and changing lines. A particular dodecagram is expressed in the form of a hexagram with changing lines and as such is different to the dodecagram reflecting the hexagram stemming from the completion of the change, in other words the change itself is a state of 'being'.

The overall focus here is on 'shape-shifting' where the core element, the archetype hexagram, is 'dressed-up' in clothes derived from another hexagram, reflecting a distortion away from the 'correct' path. Since there are 4096 possible expressions and only 64 'static' hexagrams so this 'shape-shifting' is common, reflecting the need of an archetype to adapt to context, to shape-shift and in doing so retaining its core sense of NOT changing.

Line 0 [00] {NO changing lines}

 

Line 1 [01]

"Although having potential, one must must lie low (hidden) for now."

The focus here is on the seductive/persuasive element of hexagram 44 where we are tempted to express our yangness too soon. The universal relationship here is that between 09 as context, as stimulus, and 44 as response; the making of 'small gains' prefers a response in the form of being seductive/persuasive and as such make those gains. In the middle of this universal comes you, the local condition of perseverence doubled - singlemindedness. The context is the source of PUSH on your local condition and, given time, will FORCE you to change into what the context wants in response - 44.

If you choose to fit into this context, then do nothing in that staying in the context will force 01 to change into 44. To stay on the path of working through the qualities of hexagram 01, in this particular situation you need to adopt the characteristics of hexagram 16 - at our current position we need to focus on enthusiastic planning/preparation for our future development and so do as the line comment suggest - lie low for now, plan ;-)

 
Line 2 [02]

"One is noticed, but to go further it would be advisable to get some guidance."

being noticed means a developing relationship with those of 'likemindedness', as reflected in hexagram 13. Be wary of getting too involved too soon, seek guidance. The universal relationship here is between a context of hexagram 14 preferring a response of hexagram 13. Into this dynamic has come you, expressing singlemindedness.

If you choose to fit into this context, do nothing, given time you will change into the response (13). OR you can speed up the adaptation by taking on the characteristics of 13. OR you need to move on in the journey through hexagram 01 by neutralising the change through adapting the nature of hexagram 08.

Lines 1 & 2 [03]

 
The sincerity of singlemindedness is still developing such that one may try trickary (or be drawn in) (hexagram 33) to further oneself. Dont be so hasty; the universal relationship here is a context of hexagram 26, and so the PUSH, eliciting the preferred response of 33. Into the middle of this dynamic ("HEAVEN-EARTH") comes you ("MAN") in the form of hexagram 01. Stay around in the context and you will change into 33 - so if you like that, then either do nothing and you will change over time, OR adopt the nature of 33 immediately to adapt to the context. Otherwise you need to move on in your journey through 01 by adopting the temporary nature of hexagram 19.

  
Line 3 [04]

"One must be wary of being awed by one's own power. This perception can be extremely destructive and must be exorcised. No harm."

As one develop's one's power so the awareness of hierarchy and the sense of 'everyone has there place' emerges and so the need to mark-out one's position (hexagram 10). Do not exaggerate one's place too soon. The stimulus-response nature of HEAVEN-EARTH is of hexagram 43 as context, as the stimulus, demanding hexagram 10 as response. Into the middle of this comes singlemindedness. The influence of the context on singlemindedness is to force a change into the characteristics of hexagram 10 - to follow a path rigidly; this act 'satisfies' the context that is focused on spreading the word, the one true 'faith' - and so a devotion to 'self'.

To neutralise the context one needs to introduce a limited degree of the characteristics of hexagram 15, modesty, level things out, remove highs, fill in the lows. To follow the 'push' either (a) do nothing as you will change or (b) speed up the change by adopting the characteristics of 10.

 
Lines 1 & 3 [05]

 
With a focus on developing singlemindedness there are times when one is tempted to compromise (hexagram 06). Dont. The HEAVEN-EARTH dynamic is of hexagram 05 (calculated waiting) as context 'demanding' hexagram 06 (compromise) as preferred response; into the middle of this walks MAN as hexagram 01. Thus the flow is in waiting for one's 'moment' to come, and in that waiting making 'connections', and the response is to focus on having to make compromises.

Lines 2 & 3 [06]

 
When developing singlemindedness one can be tempted to asserting one's position regardless of consequence (hexagram 25). Too soon. The HEAVEN-EARTH dynamic is of hexagram 34 (invigoration) as context eliciting a preferred response of hexagam 25. Into the middle of this comes MAN (you) as 01.

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 [07]

 
When developing singlemindedness one may be tempted to engage others (hexagram 12) in defence of one's beliefs too soon. The HEAVEN-EARTH dynamic is of a context of hexagram 12 eliciting a response of 11.

  
Line 4 [08]

"If one enjoys oneself in a seductive environment, no harm." The HEAVEN-EARTH dynamic is of a context of 44 demanding a response of 09. Thus a context of being persuasive/seductive elicits a response of making small gains. Into the middle of this walks you as hexagram 01.

Lines 1 & 4 [09]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of cultivation (hexagram 57). The HEAVEN-EARTH dynamic is of a context of 57 demanding itself as response ( and so more of it).

Lines 2 & 4 [10]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of rigid structure, putting things in their correct place (hexagram 37).

  Lines 1 & 2 & 4 [11]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of maturing (gradual progress) (hexagram 53).

 Lines 3 & 4 [12]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of yielding (softening of the heart) (hexagram 61) and so of singlemindedly going to 'bat' against a perceived injustice.

  Lines 1 & 3 & 4 [13]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of dispelling illusions (hexagram 59).

 
Lines 2 & 3 & 4 [14]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with a context of augmentation (hexagram 42).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 [15]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of being admired (hexagram 20); of setting an example.

Line 5 [16]

 
"One may be riding high but one needs some guidance[direction]."

Lines 1 & 5 [17]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of transformations (hexagram 50).

 
Lines 2 & 5 [18]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of guiding (hexagram 30).

Lines 1 & 2 & 5 [19]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of maintaining loyalty (hexagram 56 - a form of limitation). Hexagram 56 tradtionally is known as "The Wanderer" and deals with travelling in other lands and still maintaining home ties. This process involves putting on 'faces' but still keeping one's 'true' identity.

Lines 3 & 5 [20]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of opposition (hexagram 38).

Lines 1 & 3 & 5 [21]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of incorrect sequencing (hexagram 64)

 
Lines 2 & 3 & 5 [22]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of regulating (biting through) (hexagram 21).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 5 [23]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of progressing (hexagram 35).

Lines 4 & 5 [24]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of holding firm (to one's beliefs) (hexagram 26).

 
Lines 1 & 4 & 5 [25]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of the behaviour of correcting (hexagram 18).

 
Lines 2 & 4 & 5 [26]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of fascading (hexagram 22).

Lines 1 & 2 & 4 & 5 [27]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of discernment (hexagram 52).

Lines 3 & 4 & 5 [28]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of concentrating (hexagram 41).

Lines 1 & 3 & 4 & 5 [29]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of masking, youthful folly (hexagram 4).

Lines 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 [30]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of hungering, seeking nourishment (hexagram 27).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 [31]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of pruning, cutting-back to the 'pure', removing weeds (hexagram 23).

Line 6 [32]

"One has become somewhat overbearing and is losing one's way. Repent."

Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of intensely being resolute and strongly 'spreading the word' (hexagram 43).

 
Lines 1 & 6 [33]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of going beyond what is required, exaggeration, excess (hexagram 28).

 
Lines 2 & 6 [34]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of unmasking; revolution (hexagram 49).

 
Lines 1 & 2 & 6 [35]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of intense stimulation (aka wooing) (hexagram 31).

Lines 3 & 6 [36]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of self-reflection and intenseness (hexagram 58).

Lines 1 & 3 & 6 [37]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of forced enclosure (hexagram 47).

 
Lines 2 & 3 & 6 [38]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of believing; following (hexagram 17).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 6 [39]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of assembling, congregating (hexagram 45).

Lines 4 & 6 [40]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of calculated waiting (hexagram 5).

Lines 1 & 4 & 6 [41]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of establishing a source; founding (hexagram 48).

Lines 2 & 4 & 6 [42]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of completion (hexagram 63).

Lines 1 & 2 & 4 & 6 [43]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of being/experiencing obstructionist(s) (hexagram 39).

Lines 3 & 4 & 6 [44]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of standardisation (hexagram 60).

Lines 1 & 3 & 4 & 6 [45]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of controlling (hexagram 29).

Lines 2 & 3 & 4 & 6 [46]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of difficult beginnings (hexagram 3).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 6 [47]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of tight bonding, of attracting others (hexagram 8).

Lines 5 & 6 [48]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of invigorating (hexagram 34).

 
Lines 1 & 5 & 6 [49]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of commitment (hexagram 32).

Lines 2 & 5 & 6 [50]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of potential overflowing; too much diversity (hexagram 55).

Lines 1 & 2 & 5 & 6 [51]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of portraying, acting (hexagram 62).

Lines 3 & 5 & 6 [52]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of forming immature relationships (hexagram 54).

Lines 1 & 3 & 5 & 6 [53]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of relaxed (loose, perhaps too loose) structuring (hexagram 40)

Lines 2 & 3 & 5 & 6 [54]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of enlightenment and awareness (hexagram 51).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 5 & 6 [55]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of foresight, planning, enthusiasm (hexagram 16).

Lines 4 & 5 & 6 [56]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of harmonising (hexagram 11).

Lines 1 & 4 & 5 & 6 [57]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of ascending, pushing upwards, entanglement (hexagram 46).

Lines 2 & 4 & 5 & 6 [58]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of uncompromising (hexagram 36).

Lines 1 & 2 & 4 & 5 & 6 [59]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of modesty, levelling-out (hexagram 15).

Lines 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 [60]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of approaching/defering (hexagram 19).

Lines 1 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 [61]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of unforming (hexagram 7).

Lines 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 [62]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of returning (hexagram 24).

Lines 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 [63]

 
Singlemindedness, distorted with an expression of devotion and absolute trust (hexagram 2).

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