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38 Opposition
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"[With self-reflection comes direction(ideology) : Mirroring] One uses harmony as well as difference."
Class: Differentiating
In hexagram 38 we find that the adoption of a facade can ensure that one can follow their own path (which is here in direct opposition to 'out there') whilst appearing socially acceptable. Here a mirror is thrown-up such that those opposing see the individual as a reflection of themselves and the opposition diminishes. This is not a limitation imposed for development but more for survival. This can however lead to a degree of personal isolation; whereupon the mirror starts to work inwards (see line 6 comments below). Contextually, we develop from a loosening of structure into intense self-reflection and opposition that we deal with by reflection.
Hexagram 38 is the specific form of hexagram 48
Goal of 38 - hexagram 64 (or 'how do I 64? - 38')
Five-Phase Relationships : The trigram of Lake reflects Exchange (cooperative). The trigram of Fire reflects Distribution. Cooperative Exchange through Distribution is expressed as 'mirroring' - to deal with opposition one 'reflects' others and so they see you as if themselves.
38 is the goal of 56 (or 'how do I 38? - 56' How do I deal with oppositions, with mirroring? Remain loyal to your
belief)
The raw context from which the situation derives is described by heaxagram 54 (lots of expenditure of energy; true or apparent immaturity). The base line position is described through analogy with hexagram 40 relaxed structuring/loosening. This passes through hexagram 58 Self-reflecting/Intensness before reaching here.
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Root Vertical Binary |
Quality Matrix |
Root Horizontal Binary |
Balance Matrix |
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38 64 21 35 14 50 30 56 |
54 40 51 16 34 32 55 62 |
37 63 22 36 13 49 30 55 |
37 63 22 36 13 49 30 55 |
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41 04 27 23 26 18 22 52 |
19 07 24 02 11 46 36 15 |
42 03 27 24 25 17 23 51 |
42 03 27 24 25 17 23 51 |
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10 06 25 12 01 44 13 33 |
58 47 17 45 43 28 49 31 |
09 05 26 11 01 43 14 34 |
09 05 26 11 01 43 14 34 |
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61 59 42 20 09 57 37 53 |
60 29 03 08 05 48 63 39 |
61 60 41 19 10 58 38 54 |
61 60 41 19 10 58 38 54 |
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54 40 51 16 34 32 55 62 |
38 64 21 35 14 50 30 56 |
53 39 52 15 33 31 56 62 |
62 56 31 33 15 52 39 53 |
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19 07 24 02 11 46 36 15 |
41 04 27 23 26 18 22 52 |
20 08 23 02 12 45 35 16 |
16 35 45 12 02 23 08 20 |
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58 47 17 45 43 28 49 31 |
10 06 25 12 01 44 13 33 |
57 48 18 46 44 28 59 32 |
32 59 28 44 46 18 48 57 |
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60 29 03 08 05 48 63 39 |
61 59 42 20 09 57 37 53 |
59 29 04 07 06 47 64 40 |
40 64 47 06 07 04 29 59 |
Above.
By introducing this hexagram as context, you can change a state described by any other hexagram into a state described by hexagram 54. To make a state associated with another hexagram transform into this state, introduce hexagram 54 as context.
It is important to remember that, when using transformative methods, the more lines requiring change, the more energy required when attempting to introduce a different context. It may therefore be of benefit to work on existing changing lines and achieve your goal in steps rather than attempt, for example, a six-line change all at once.
To 'go with the flow', any hexagram that is changing into hexagram 49 reflects an influence of 38 on that hexagram in that the 'flow' is in hexagram 38 and as such this reflects the need to adapt to that flow and so take-on the properties and methods of 38.
