One Line Moves

Hexagram Fu (Return): and the whole picture changes

Translated from the Chinese original by the AI Guanyin Volunteer. Scripture and classical text in 「」 is kept in the original.

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地 雷 一二三四五六
Don't rush to read the explanation yet. This hexagram is called 「復」 (Fu), which means to return. Earth is above, thunder is below. Of the six lines, only the very bottom one is solid. All six figures are making their way back. Look closely: how does each one return?

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