What is the difference between Hex 53 and Hex 54?

[Sunfit]

What is the difference between these two hexes?

Thanks

Deb

[topal]

What is the difference between these two hexes?

Thanks

Deb


Give it a shot and tell us what you think the main differences are. I'm sure you have a few ideas right? :)

Topal

[lightofreason]

What is the difference between these two hexes?

Thanks

Deb

In the binary sequence hexagram 53 opposes hexagram 54.
This pairing reflects issues of maturity, it being done 'correctly' (53) or being forced and so done too soon (54).

In the traditional sequence hexagram 53 pairs with hexagram 54.
This pairing, besides reflecting the oppositions of the binary sequence here reflects the commonality in the pair, where the roots of both are in issues of maturity and as such variations on the process. Just as 54 can reflect being immature so it can also reflect the focus on, the demand for, immediate 'growing up' as compared to the delayed gratification reflected in 53.
DEVELOPMENT:

53 : development - through gradual, maturing, conserve energy; 53 gradual development, maturing, comes from a context described by hexagram 63 - closure, correct sequence

54 : development -through sudden, immaturing, expend energy; 54 sudden development, immaturing, comes from a context described by hexagram 64 - non-closure, incorrect sequence, remain open

[pargenton]

54-53 = 1

:-)

sorry I could not resist eheheheheh

Bashir

[Sunfit]

Come on Topal. IM the newbie. :)

lol

From what "little" I have read about the Hexes so far...

Hex 53 is gradual but sure.
It gives a lovely illustration of geese and fidelity.

Hex 54 seems the exact opposite yet it is the Marrying Maiden.Depending what lines show the marriage can be good or not so good?

I have not had much time to really learn the I-Ching.
I am so busy.
I took Hillary's e-mail "Introduction Course" on the I-Ching...I had no time to read it, I lost the e-mails so I registered again so I can read them.:)

I have them all in a folder now to read.
I will do it on the weekend when I have some time.

Deb

[bruce_g]

What is the difference between these two hexes?

Compromise.

[Sunfit]

Can you please expand on that Bruce?

Thanks

Deb

[Sunfit]

Do "both" Hexes mean compromise?

Thanks again

Deb

[bruce_g]

53 remains faithful to itself and its mate. 54 compromises itself to fit in.

[rosada]

53. The way to know the I Ching is to absorb it at a gradual comfortable pace.

54 One may long to know it all immediately, but alas one cannot not fast forward understanding.

[lightofreason]

53. The way to know the I Ching is to absorb it at a gradual comfortable pace.

aka maturing


54 One may long to know it all immediately, but alas one cannot not fast forward understanding.

aka immaturing - one has to grow up fast in a context and so lack the essential skills that come with maturing and so must do the best one can in a situation not under one's control. In other words this also covers the act of having to mature prematurely - there is no longing, there is necessity.