What should I do about the wedding? 41.1.4.6->40

June 22, 2018, 7:53 am

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A dilemma: a very dear friend of mine is getting married, but the wedding is happening where her parents live, 900 miles away. We're such close friends that she also invited my mother, who very much wants to go. I have a baby, who is difficult to travel with. My husband teaches and the wedding is the same week his classes resume, so he might not even be able to go (we're waiting to get his final schedule from administrators). We've debated driving, flying, etc. and haven't figured out what makes sense. The wedding is not anywhere easily accessible near the airport, so we'd need to rent a car if we flew or else rely on two expensive cab rides longer than hour each way, and wrangle installing the carseat for them. The hotels nearby are pricey. All together, it will cost more than $1000 to go, unless we drive, and it's 28 hours round trip of driving, not counting all the extra baby stops (she loathes the carseat). I could go on. It's tough!

So, I asked Yi, what should we do about the wedding? 41.1.4.6->40

Is Yi telling me to stop right here and not go? Honestly, the thought of not going never crossed my mind until I got this reading. Lines 1 and 4 ring loud and clear- "Bringing your own business to an end, going swiftly--not a mistake. Considering decreasing it." and "Decreasing your affliction. Sending the message swiftly brings rejoicing-- not a mistake." Is this suggesting withdrawing, moving away from how difficult this is, and letting her know? On the other hand, Line 6 seems encouraging to go. The line from 40 "To turn round and come back is good fortune" also resonates, but towards not going.

Thoughts, anyone? I'm not ready to travel without my baby, either, that's off the table.

Thank you, all!

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Introducing a new I Ching engine for generating complex readings

June 22, 2018, 2:45 pm

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Hi there,

I would like to draw your attention to a new I Ching engine.

It uses a new approach, where the structure of the I Ching is modelled within a database, which enables complex readings to be generated.

I believe this could evolve into something quite useful. Please give it a try.

https://ichingdb.pythonanywhere.com/ichingdb/

Any feedback would be much appreciated. The work is open source and non-commercial.

It is currently just a prototype, but eventually it can be customised to perform any type of reading and to use any set of commentaries.

To show it in action I asked the question:

Please speak to the onlineclarity community to introduce them to ichingdb?

To be honest I'm not sure how to interpret this response, it was a rather vague question...

Perhaps it is best to ask your own questions.

Enjoy :)

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New direction

June 23, 2018, 12:46 am

≫ Next: I asked: what can you tell me about my great grandparents?

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I consulted the I Ching with a question what best to do about working in my sales job on a commission basis only. I have been extremely successful doing this but suddenly my part time salary has been cut completely and I have been offered a 30% commission of sales instead.This is a flexible part time job one day a week and as I'm self employed so have to pay preliminary tax each year. I cast 57.5.6 to 46 not sure what this is suggesting and I would be grateful of some help!

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I asked: what can you tell me about my great grandparents?

June 23, 2018, 5:36 am

≫ Next: 50.5 > 44 New Job

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I was dabbling with online searches and my grandparents because I couldn't remember what their parents names were. After I decided to ask the Iching what it could tell me about the GGPs. I got 15.1

15. Humbleness

Line 1:

Humble, humble is the noble one,
needing this to cross the big river.
Good fortune.

Being humble in order to get something done that is not easy. Things go well.
(The big river is much stronger than you. That force needs to be respected humbly in order to cross the river safely.)

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50.5 > 44 New Job

June 23, 2018, 7:51 am

≫ Next: 22. 1, 2 to 18

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I recently received an amazing job offer, that I need to accept or decline over the next few days. The pay for the job is more than I expected to make for a few years, but I'm also a bit anxious about the job because I'll be taking on a lot of responsibility, and am doubting myself. Also my current boss is terrible, and the new one seems like shes nice... but I'm still concerned!

I got 50.5 > 44, for the question, what will be the outcome from taking this job.

50.5 seems very positive and encouraging... but 44? Is 44 suggesting that I will not last there?

Very concerning given my own fears about doing this job...

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22. 1, 2 to 18

June 23, 2018, 12:05 pm

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My question was "What is his feelings towards me" and the answer was 22. 1, 2 to 18..
Hmmn..
We are old work'pals ( ca 23 years) but not anymore...
Had a date on thursday...
And today he asked me to join him, tomorrow, on his sailboat for a couple of hours trip from an Island to transport the boat to home harbor..
We both have issues and obstacles ..
I get that there Is interest from both sides but Is it enough to overcome the obstacles...
Please.. any insights... ?

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Changing jobs

June 24, 2018, 2:50 am

≫ Next: hexagram 51.3

≪ Previous: 22. 1, 2 to 18

Hi everyone,I need help with a reading. I have been struggling with my current job in the Academia for a lot of years now. I find that it is hard for me, and that I am far behind from where I was supposed to be at this stage of my life. For this reason, I asked whether it is better to stay in this career and try harder, or to switch to a new type of job, in a different but related field.The question I ask is the following:1) What if I switch to option A? 40.4 > 72) What if I stay in option B? 30.3.5 > 25I think that the iChing is not advising me clearly in either of these paths, but it is telling me that each choice has its own characteristics. If anything, the iChing is telling me that option A is a more peaceful, rewarding option? Am I right? Can anyone help me with the interpretation of these readings?Thanks!

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hexagram 51.3

June 24, 2018, 7:35 am

≫ Next: Chances to succeed - 42.3.5>22

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Dear All,
I met a person online and we talked about meeting personnaly when he is back in town. I don't want to be too pushy, I hesitate to remind him the date. I asked the oracle: What would be the effect if I take the initiative and invite him?

We already talked about meeting and every time he seemed interested, but it was me who suggested it.

I received hexagram 51.3<55

My emotional background is that I feel that NOW I have to give up trying to control situations in general in my life and I should learn letting go.
In 51: What must change? What will continue? is appropriate, as I want to be free of controlling.I have to change.
In James de Korne commentary, I found:
An external blow of fate will put to a test your inner strength. Try, at all costs, to maintain your composure. Look for an avenue of change that will alleviate the danger.
The idea is that your fate is demanding that you get moving, that you wake up from your torpor and take action in accordance with the goals of the Work.
A. Wake up and resolve your confusion.

B. Get a move on -- drastic circumstance demand drastic responses

Now it happened to me quite often that Yi responds to my general situation and not directly to my question.
So do you agree that it's reconfirming that I should stop asking questions about this guy and to contact or not, and should just let it go... and wait for him to contact? I openly expressed him my interest, so he can also make a move.
Thanks a lot for reading and if you have an insight, I appreciate it!

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Chances to succeed - 42.3.5>22

June 24, 2018, 5:12 pm

≫ Next: Contact question: 51.2.4 - 19

≪ Previous: hexagram 51.3

Hello all,

first of all, I'd like to apologize for my English - I'm from Germany, so it's not my native language.
I'm pretty new to the I Ching, but I will try to give you my take on the reading afterwards.
Currently, I'm working on a big radio art project together with quite a huge cast (more than 40 people). In order to succeed, I have to clinch three (more or less) separate deals at once, which means several sponsors, interested advertisers in order to finance the whole project. It's quite a daunting task and I feel pretty much exhausted right now. Not only are there so many things to do, so many people that I have to accord with, but the success of the project itself is - of course - quite unknown and uncertain.
So that's why I asked the Yi:
"What are my chances to succeed with this project in the way I imagine?"
The answer was: 42.3.5 > 22
For me, it seems to be quite optimistic. After one really exhausting day of talking with many different people I was quite surprised, to be honest. Thats why I decided to put this in the "Shared-readings"-section.
Here is my take on it: The third line seems to point out the stressful situation I'm in right now - full of unknowns and many different obstacles. If I'm correct, some translators put the third line roughly as "a difficult situation turned to your advantage", right? If so, it would certainly indicate to be my situation right now. Tbh, I'm doubting my whole engagement right now, I'm on the verge of terminating the whole project.
However, line five seems to be extraordinary positive - I'd put it at "you will likely be substancially successful, if you're able to stay confident."
The related hexagram - (most of you would interpret it more as the context than the outcome, right?) - is pretty good with all things arts, isn't it? If so, I would see it more as the context of my question, the "anchor" of the question itself, so to speak, so the project itself. However, if you put it as an outcome, it will become less encouraging, because it speaks of things that are delusional, shallow and superficial. Well, I'm not so sure how to put it altogether - I'd appreciate any take on this reading from you guys:bows:.

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Contact question: 51.2.4 - 19

June 25, 2018, 5:12 am

≫ Next: About a new contact/friend 23 > 30 and 46 > 32

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Hello community, I have been waiting for someone to contact me, and asked the oracle whether or not I would hear from her soon. I received 51.2.4 - 19. It is funny because this person took something from me and made me upset, and line 2 speaks of stolen treasures. Does line 2 mean I will get whatever I lost back and that shell contact me after 7 days? Line 4 is how I feel now, stuck in mud. I do not understand what hex 19 means, I can only imagine this means new beginnings for the 2 of us once we mend our friendship. Please help!

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About a new contact/friend 23 > 30 and 46 > 32

June 25, 2018, 7:05 am

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Hello everyone. Im stuck in a situation and I dont know how to behave. Some week ago I met a person who I suddenly felt attracted to and decided to add him in Facebook. We talked a little bit but I have many reasons for not being sure about this friendship. I stopped answering to him because of my excessive confusion. I asked the iChing about what to do with him and got 23.1.3.4 to 30. In my opinion yi was telling me that the relationship is damaged in some way and not meant to be, so to not go on. What do you think about it? Nevertheless, I wanted to know if I should at least send him a message, in order to avoid this silence between us. Yi answered 46.4 to 32 looks like a positive outcome, but if it really is, maybe am I wrong about the first reading?Thank you 🙏🏻

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Forensic Psychology and body language.

June 25, 2018, 7:58 am

≫ Next: The more I read the more I am confused, please help. No 40 and No 35 Both Unchanging

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Interviewer NORAH O'DONNELL (beginning at 1:58): So to be clear, Mr. Trump has no financial relationships with any Russian Oligarchs?

Kingmaker PAUL MANAFORT: Th-, that's what he said. I, I'd d-, that's what I sa-, that's - obviously what the, th, our position is.

Watch for yourself here:
https://www.bodylanguagesuccess.com/...4107-paul.html

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The more I read the more I am confused, please help. No 40 and No 35 Both Unchanging

June 25, 2018, 1:05 pm

≫ Next: Advice: is it good if I buy this smartphone? 28.2 to 31

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Hello,

So I am one of those Iching users that get back to it only in the deep troubling times, yet through those my experience is slowly growing. I have prepared my Iching for the use by cleansing with sage and candle and embarked on asking about a recent break up with my long term partner (we broke up a few days ago and then he left on holiday, due to come back in a few days).

I have asked Iching (which I later realised was a bad question): What does he feel towards me? the answer was 35 unchanging.

Then to correct my wrong question I asked: What does he want from me? The answer was 40 unchanging.

Now our situation was that despite us loving each other a lot, I have been in a very negative state over the last years, very emotional and had difficulties to deal with my emotions, jealousy, possessiveness and all that comes from insecurities, eventually leading him to say "I can't deal with it anymore". Next day he left on holiday saying that he will make a certain decision when he is back.

I had a lot of time to think and really understood my wrong doings and I really want to work hard to change myself for the best. Now the 35 seems to implying that this break up will make us grow even more, strengthen the relationship? With 40 I thought it meant that he wants me to relax, forget and forgive of the arguments and I guess work on sorting myself out for the fruitful relationships to come? Also to free past mistakes, past attitudes and to get rid of them for us to be able to move on? Or is this just the positive readings that I was hoping to get?

I would really appreciate any insights into this. He is coming back and the end of the week and I am preparing an apology surprise and a talk ( somewhere it said it might be a good idea to write a letter with 40, so i will do a genuine talk).

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Advice: is it good if I buy this smartphone? 28.2 to 31

June 25, 2018, 2:50 pm

≫ Next: (solved) how should I behave to get this famous guy's attention?;) 7.2 to 2

≪ Previous: The more I read the more I am confused, please help. No 40 and No 35 Both Unchanging

Ok I already bought it! Because I felt like it was good compared to another one with same features.
Quite expensive though but the other choices got me so undecided that I felt the urge to choose.
Battery is not that fine but I think almost all modern smartphones don't last more than 8 hours if you use them xD
Now, with 28.2 line the Oracle sounded very promising!:):cool: It speaks of something that isn't usual to me,i.e. the brand is ''new'' to me and while the old one was a gift, this one was bought with my savings.
If I resurrected the ''old'' one (which was good though but sloooow with not much room in it) I would have paid as much as to buy this new one...I think.
:rolleyes::rolleyes:

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(solved) how should I behave to get this famous guy's attention?;) 7.2 to 2

June 25, 2018, 3:02 pm

≫ Next: By the end of the year what will happen between me and X? 46.6 to 18

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lol if I knew how to read it before, it would have been perfect. After all happened I realised the meaning was the following one: i should have followed the crowd of fans running towards this guy...because the security men had blocked all the passages but let one area open but It wasn't clear how to arrive there if you don't know the place well.
The most famous guy of the group was giving attention to everyone right in front of him.
Though, it's easy to say afterwards, because there were so many people who did everything to get to those famous ppl (and you don't know how many girls were pushing me without caring or saying sorry! -.-)
The security wasn't helping either...! He only kept repeating I had to leave that area. Well, that was rude, but if I left for real I would (maybe)have found the path to arrive there :flirt:

The result was that I didn't even meet him because he disappeared into the dark night after doing selfies all around:eek::eek::eek:
It was all unexpected!! The ''army'' ching would get me to think that I had to prepare, but it wasn't possible because this guy didn't exit the building like all the others of his team... AND ALSO, nobody saw him going out.XD
However, after like 30 minutes an annoying security said he had seen him going out with some relatives, by car...
1- he could have said that before 2- I dont' even know if he was telling us the truth because he was bothering us all the time just cuz he wanted to go home ! xD

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By the end of the year what will happen between me and X? 46.6 to 18

June 25, 2018, 3:18 pm

≫ Next: Hexagram 53.2.3.4 to 6 ::: Abundance blockage

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Ok this is an interesting question because the guy here I'm talking about is very famous and lives like very far away from me, but since life can be surprising as when I saw him for real after 2 years of ''teenager's admiration'' I want to ask if there is evolution with him and how.
My logical answer would be : of course I won't even see him again this year! XD
while the oracle's answer was:
46.6 pushing upward and in an unknown territory
it becomes 18 - correction of fault (decay)

well... I don't know what fault it is talking about, but there's some sort of plan in my mind :stir: :cool:
it may be confusing and also not leading me anywhere but there's a guy who knows him very well and who is so cheap with girls that it should be a piece of cake to get to know him and ask him to share private contacts of X with me :rofl:
I dont think it would work though but this i ching just reminded me of this crazy but possible chance!!:rolleyes:

In your opinion, what could the oracle be saying about what will happen between me and X by the end of this year? :confused:
Except taking a picture together or watching his interviews...;)

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Hexagram 53.2.3.4 to 6 ::: Abundance blockage

June 25, 2018, 4:29 pm

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Hi

I am working on releasing 'scarcity consciousness' or poverty thinking.
Working on manifesting money abundance; I have manifested other kinds of abundances, friends, finding magical places, good times, many plants and enjoyment in my garden; but I am cash poor; there is just not enough money!!
I am often running into the red on my bank account, working more than I should (the work emotionally drains me), yet there is still not enough money to live properly; I don't like complaining, but I can't afford a skip, and there is junk and rubbish, I am behind on some bills, There are things that need fixing on my car, things that need fixing in the house, the gutters are growing plants out of them; in short I need more than twice the money I have.

So I asked Yi to help me figure out my blockage with financial abundance.
The answer I received: Hexagram 53.2.3.4 to 6

My first thought was 'Maybe I am gradually shifting this, I am more thankful for certain things in my life, seeing blessings, maybe it is getting better, I will get there, know what to do?'

Quote:

Line 2

'Wild geese gradually progress to the rock.
Drinking and eating, feasting and feasting. Good fortune.'

This seems to say to me that it is good to get out and mingle, meet people, network?
Wait for opportunities to come to me?

Quote:

Line 3

'Wild geese gradually progress to the high plateau.
The husband marches out and does not return,
The wife is pregnant, but does not raise the child.
Pitfall. Fruitful to resist outlaws.'

Does this mean I could miss opportunities?
That I am arguing with myself maybe, or getting caught in the conflicts of others still? (I have been working on not doing this, on trying to see both sides, see the overview, but still be there for friends, and trust that they are learning, getting through things)

Resisting outlaws? does this mean boundaries, not letting people drain your energy? or not dealing with those who act like emotional bandits, taking only, and never giving back?

Quote:

Line 4

'Wild geese gradually progress to the trees.
Maybe find a flat branch no mistake.'

Maybe this means that I am taking a little break, better than following line 3?
find a flat branch on the journey?

Any interpretations or advice based on this casting?

subtext; a friend of mine, JP Fay, a unique, wise, generous older man, a guardian of the land, a true shamanic healer and keeper of the old ways here in Ireland, he passed away a few weeks ago, suddenly. We scattered his ashes last Thursday at the dawn 4:11 am of the solstice on the Hill of Tara, yes I am feeling it, though we honoured him, I am sad. This could affect the reading? That I am bereaved?

Also, I am sad about a friendship / relationship, where the other person barely replies, or contacts me at all, really only contacts when another man gives me attention, and then it turns into this moody thing where the words of texts seem to twist into other meanings; I decided to just leave that alone, walk away, despite regrets and a heavy heart; I just can't do that, it's disrespectful to myself, I feel; and obviously he doesn't care enough...I have loads of good friends who do care for me, and I need my good friends now too, I am sad over JP Passing. I can see the Yi talking about this relationship I have let drop though...so maybe I do need the flat branch to rest for a while!

The background relating hexagram 6, well, though I know I need to walk away, there is so much not said, not talked about, it hurts, so there is a bit of conflict, a feeling of not being believed despite truth and sincerity on my side. It is sad to let go of a connection that once, and for quite a few years we were in great harmony, we worked together very well, we had a very strong connection, and I value these things above false social persona, but the last few years, no, he seems suspicious of me, or he became cold, hard, like a user sort of person. It has become harder and harder for me... I tried for a year, to even get him to meet for an hour when I was in the same city, but no, I got hostility or fob offs. I thought, meeting up, an easy thing, a walk in the woods, or a beach, a cup of tea, well that is easy and soft, see each others faces, lots of stress and distrust can dissolve, strength of connection, peace and relief can come from this. I did value him, value the connection, value the good things, the love and the specialness of the connection, so i was following my beliefs, I just wanted to create peace, ease things... But he would not meet. Maybe this is blocking me somewhat? We were working on businesses together, I have moved on to do a course learning deeper about the area, but I have not been able to lift myself back up after the course, and deciding to let go of him.

Maybe this reading says, keep working gradually towards my goals, but now is not the right time for sudden change?

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Question about a relationship - 8, then 58 changing to 51

June 26, 2018, 4:15 am

≫ Next: 47.2.4>8 asking for a favor

≪ Previous: Hexagram 53.2.3.4 to 6 ::: Abundance blockage

I asked about a relationship. In fact, I am living with a person since 6 years now, and we 've become kind of friends, as it has become dysfunctional. So I met another guy (we re dating about 4 months now), who says he loves me and wants to be with me. The thing is, he is about 15 years younger than me (I am 40), and a bit stuck with his parents.

So I got hexagram 8, asking "What is the proper way to handle this"? Then, prompted by the Oracle, I threw the coins again, and got 58 changing to 51 (lines 2 and 5 changing).
Any advice will be appreciated

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47.2.4>8 asking for a favor

June 26, 2018, 4:39 am

≫ Next: 50,4 έως 18 working

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My question was whether the universe would be willing to grant me one wish. I moved overseas 7 months ago, and am having a hard time making a social life for myself. It's my fault because I don't enjoy "putting myself out there", and being a female alone I think makes it harder. The idea of being a single female at a bar makes me feel pathetic, for example and I don't actually care for drinking anyway. But I wish I knew what to do for random conversation and getting to know people. I had my heart broken by a co-worker when I was feeling vulnerable and alone, now I have to sit by him every day. In a normal world I would have made some distance and forgotten about it. It wasn't my idea to go there, there's lingering sadness, and I don't want to write about that. My wish is for quality companionship. I think 47 to 8 describes exactly how I feel and what I'm wishing for. Is iChing just telling me what my wish is, or assuring me that things will be okay?

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