Hi Everybody!That's my first post. It has been a long time I question the I Ching and interpret answers by myself and having a look at your shared readings. Anyway, because I'm not expert, I'm not sure I can give a right interpretation.A short brief about myself. I'm a 43 years old artist. My personal history influenced all my life, I lost most of my family from 2 to 25 years old. I have been working a lot on myself. Since four years, I have been practicing meditation.One of my bigger issue (it's not the only one...) is about love. I had amazing relationships during my life but none of them was working out: every man loved me so much, but each of them left me. I had a lot of pain, despite that I never stopped believing in love. From different therapies, I found out the origin of most of my pain is about the death of my mother when I was 2 years old.Sometimes I lose my hopes, but then I trust love (both spiritual and relationships' one) and life again. That's me :-)My questions are about a recent relationship. I met a 37 years old guy this summer, an artist too. As soon as we met, there was a strong connection between us, he told me he has a girlfriend, they have a long distance relationship. One year ago they rented a flat together where he lives but since she is mainly working abroad, they don't see each other so much. She is trying to find a stable job here, but it's a bit hard.He told me that when he met her, it came from a long time alone (dating many girls). Since they were "old", they decided to build a serious relationship, starting from renting the flat, even though they don't spend much time together but they hope so.Once we met the first time, we started to meet everyday along 2 weeks. She wasn't at his place at that time.I knew he was very dangerous to me, I really liked him, as artist and man. I know myself and I thought that I shouldn't date him, because I might easily fall in love. I do not want unstable relationships, I hope I can find a man who wants a stable relationship with me. Despite that, our meeting was so intense in communication, interests and feelings that I decided to let me go, at least for that time. Than we spent 3 weeks traveling (during that time he was texting me every day). When we both were back here, we met and I took the decision (I've never done it before in my life) to tell him I wouldn't continue to see him again if he knows that he is sure about his relationship with his girlfriend. He didn't expect my question. He answered me: I don't know how long my relationship with her can go on. It might finish at any time because there are tensions, mainly regarding the fact she is nervous of not getting the job she applied to here and because it comes from a period of financial crisis.Despite that, he chose her and he wants to see where they can go, he doesn't want to leave her for another. They need to spend more time together and see where they can go.That's why we decided to break up and not seeing each other any more. He would have continued to see me if I didn't speak like that (I didn't ask him to leave her, just to tell me if we want to look inside our encounter and see what it might be or not). I know I did the right choice, because I'm looking for a long relationship, not for adventure.At the same time I'm sad because I really felt a strong connection between us.Since I do not want to lose time (I'm thinking and hoping one day he will come back to me), I asked the I Ching:1. Could you give me an insight into the possibility that D. and her break up and he comes back to me?43 unchangingSince maybe the question was containing two questions, I tried to simplify:2 . Could you please give me an insight into getting into a mutually loving relationship with D. in the next six months?53 unchangingIt looks that I Ching doesn't want really to answer me (or maybe I cannot understand properly). It looks it will take time anyway. I'm patient but if there is no hope, I want to know so that it will be easier to forget him and I won't lose my time with illusions.Thank you a lot for your insight and your time (I know I wrote a lot...)... :-)))
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How he feels towards me? Hexagram 37 Chia Jen (Family)
I saw this guy, he's a lifeguard, and I often swim there.At first I don't think he's interested in me. Then I start to feel that he does. He try to talk to me, but the first time due to language barrier, I don't quite understand him.Then I think i actually got his attention, and I ask for his facebook, but he decline, I was like maybe I was wrong.Today he intentionally try to talk to me, just few words though, then I was like, maybe I mistaken or he's really into me. I really don't know.So I ask "What does he feels to towards me?"I get hexagram 37 without changing line. How do you interpret this? I read this hexagram and it's about family, I just couldn't apply the concept of this hexagram to the situation.Any opinion?
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Relationship. Hexagram 8
Hi.I asked the iching about a relationship i currently have with a women that is a bit complicated. We Are both attracted to each other, but it is a longdistance relationship so for the moment we only speak via phone and chat.The question i asked was where our relationship is headed.I got hexagram 8, with changing Lines: 1, 4 and 6, changing to 25.Any help is deeply appreciated!
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Shall I start working for this company? Hex 23.6>2
I am having final interview stage tomorrow for a renowned corporation. Position will unfortunately include talking over the phone to some corporate customers - exactly what has brought my health demise in the past in similar position. I feel stressed, and concerned if a bit more money is worth it. My current job is stagnant, but worry free. Money isn't everything. I am still looking for a flat, so the constant stress is already having a very bad effect on me. I asked I ching whether I should start working there and whether it will be good for me? Received
Hex 23.6>2
The sixth line, dynamic, shows its subject as a great fruit which has not been eaten. The superior man finds the people again as a chariot carrying him. The inferior men by their course overthrow their own dwellings. - so this probably says that if I do everything right, I have a chance to succeed however Hex 2: Legge: The sixth line, magnetic, shows dragons fighting in the wild. Their blood is purple and yellow. - doesnt sound too good.What do you guys think? I don't think this is a result I would want to get when asking about changing my job.
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Hex 23.6>2
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44.3 > 6 What do you think it means?
It's been a couple months since we broke up and we are not on speaking terms. We both made some mistakes. He decided to end it and was quite cold at the end. I still miss him. I asked I Ching if he is considering getting back with me and I got 44.3>6. One of the lines of the Oracle of resulting 6th hexagram said: ''There is truth and confidence, blocked.''. I asked for more clarity about this supposed blockage and got: 51.3.6>30. Thank you for any help provided!
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Should I leave my job in the next two months 64.3.5 to 44
I asked this question a few months back and the reading people gave was correct I should hold out and then was not the time. I have a possibility of a new job offer and I asked the iching if I should move from my present job in the next two months. If I receive the new job offer I wanted to know if it was advisable to move. The reading has me slightly confused. 64 gives me the feeling of not yet and line three appears to reiterate this Line 3 Though the far shore is in sight, eagerness invites carelessness.Cross the river before stepping out of the boat.It appears to be saying wait possibly for a new job offer before I leave?Line 6 seems to be positive to move, butHex 44 seems to warn about being impulsive - again similar to 64 (do not move yet)Any help would be greatly appreciated and I will update my previous thread with the outcome
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Should I break up with my boyfriend? 34
Hello everyone! This is my first post and I am very glad to have found this community!So my question is what if I break up with my boyfriend? The purpose of it being, will I be better alone or with him?I got 34 stable and as I am not in the clearer state of mind at the moment due to tensions and mixed emotions, I would very much appreciate any help and elaboration!Thanks to everyone in advance! 🙂
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What is the best way to proceed in order to complete my manuscript? 46 Unchanging
Hi everybody,this is the first time I post here, and for a question that is very important to me (no pressure, eh...? :) )I have been working on a book manuscript for a very long time, the process of gathering all information has been excruciatingly long, and only last year I was finally able to put all the pieces together and to start writing regularly. I now have two chapters finished, the book project, and the other chapters written in good part. My question was "what is the best way to proceed in order to complete my manuscript?" and the answer was hexagram 46, pushing upward, unchanging.My interpretation is that steady work, and conversation with mentors--on paper, audio and in person--will help me to the conclusion, which will be positive--so I will finish the book, but certainly not in a month...It's like hiking upward: you will see the beautiful panorama once on top of the mountain, but you still have to work hard to get there.. Any feedback or comment on this reading will be sincerely appreciated, as I am trying my best to keep positive and to see that the end is not so far away..With gratitudePhoenix2018
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Selling House - Desperately Need Help
Question - Will I make enough money from my house Answer - Hex 56 lines 2 & 5 to Hex 44 A bit background - I have fought to keep my home since my husband died 23 yr ago . My grown children have their own homes now and I can't afford to keep this (plus it is far too large) I am extremely sad and distressed about the whole situation and very ,very worried about where I will end up livingThe only other time I asked about my living situation after selling I also got The Wanderer I have also been seeing a man and this is the only time I have felt close to anyone in all those yearsAnyways I need help deciphering this as I am very worried I may do something "Off The Wall" such as buy a van and head off into the sunset(I have an enormous amount of wanderlust in me anyway and go off into the Wilderness on my own each weekend as it is)Thank you for any help in advance
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Defeating an enemy and hexagram 63.2 -> 5
Hello All,
This is my fighter side asking: How can I defeat this person?
Hexagram 63.2 -> 5
I would take it as: let the tide of events do it for you ;)
Does it make sense?
Thank you!
This is my fighter side asking: How can I defeat this person?
Hexagram 63.2 -> 5
I would take it as: let the tide of events do it for you ;)
Does it make sense?
Thank you!
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49.1.3.4 to 8 Will I hear from my friend any time soon?
Ok, I'm stumped. 8 seems to be saying I will, but 49 seems to be saying only after a radical change takes place. Since there's no way I can contact them at the moment, I have to wait for them. Could somebody clarify the lines for me... or is one more important than the rest. Thanks!:bows:
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Unchanging 37 - where my relationship with this man will head to ?
Im not with him now but we have history I just texted him yesterday because I have been missing him last 3 months. He did show his loving words. Last time, before we contacted yesterday, I told him to delete my number. Any thought about 37 unchanging ?
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To fire collaborators? 53.6 to 39
Hi all. I have been turning to this forum whenever I have a serious doubt regarding an important issue. This time it concerns my 3 year old son who was a disability. We hire transportation fellows (paid by our health care) to take us to his therapy sessions and school. Of course I accompany him. This fellows are really hard to talk to - they end up doing whatever they want. For example they charge for kms even when my son doesn't go to school. So basically sometimes they get paid for work they don't do. Two times they didn't come to pick us up with lame excuses so I ended up going by train, of course late. This is common practice here - people with disabilities are provided a service but also taken advantage of, although it is the health care who pays the bills, they end up putting us in such an uncomfortable situation. I don't want to deal with them anymore - but also I can't get any more problems by being left without transportation. I asked "Please give me advice regarding this Situation". 53.6 suggests that I am done with this fellows and have to look for help somewhere else?Or that the bond will develop gracefully if I have patience?39 in Hillary's speaks about going different routes, trying different points of view and connecting with people "more than with ideals" so is the Master telling me to stop worrying about how things should be and continue with this not very ideal situation?I appreciate your inputs.
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Help completely stressed and facing difficulties 21.6 and 19,4,6
Dear Clarity members,
I am facing a very stressful work situation very pysical work with a lot of noise and other grumpy colleagues.
I find they don't take me seriously because I am not pushy or very bossy.
The situation has become worse at present because of short staffing so will improve again at somepoint.
I am really stuck in this position there.
On the one hand I am grateful to have the job as I am unqualified for it. it can be very enjoyable sometimes.The staff are normally alright current situation is hard. I have two freinds there the third is not really to be trusted she is making herself look good by trying to make me or others
look stupid.It's quite easy to spot though but also stressful.
One colleague thinks I need to have a row with this person but I have mostly just answered her back up till now or deflected her attitude.
I asked what do I have tò do to be taken seriously I got 21.6.
I am trying very hard to be conscientious and stay focused.
21.6 is a caguage on the ears so either I or another is not listening.
So I asked is it me that is listening regarding the 21.6 I received 19,4,6
Which says some sort of very positive signs are underway .
I have asked What do I have to do to get out of the situation 49,3.(a revolution.?)
Well looks like I won't be belived if I try to get out of this at first.
I would really appreciate any answeres I feel in quite a dark hole with this at the moment.
I really feel I am not getting anywhere with my life and everything is just a struggle.
Thanks
I am facing a very stressful work situation very pysical work with a lot of noise and other grumpy colleagues.
I find they don't take me seriously because I am not pushy or very bossy.
The situation has become worse at present because of short staffing so will improve again at somepoint.
I am really stuck in this position there.
On the one hand I am grateful to have the job as I am unqualified for it. it can be very enjoyable sometimes.The staff are normally alright current situation is hard. I have two freinds there the third is not really to be trusted she is making herself look good by trying to make me or others
look stupid.It's quite easy to spot though but also stressful.
One colleague thinks I need to have a row with this person but I have mostly just answered her back up till now or deflected her attitude.
I asked what do I have tò do to be taken seriously I got 21.6.
I am trying very hard to be conscientious and stay focused.
21.6 is a caguage on the ears so either I or another is not listening.
So I asked is it me that is listening regarding the 21.6 I received 19,4,6
Which says some sort of very positive signs are underway .
I have asked What do I have to do to get out of the situation 49,3.(a revolution.?)
Well looks like I won't be belived if I try to get out of this at first.
I would really appreciate any answeres I feel in quite a dark hole with this at the moment.
I really feel I am not getting anywhere with my life and everything is just a struggle.
Thanks
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What to do to get in rom relationship? 19.2.4.6 to 21
So still single AF, never had a bf before/still a virgin, gonna be 37 next month. I guess feeling a bit on edge about this. Online dating hasn't yielded much for me so far (lots of heyyyys, very few people I feel much in common with, the dates I've been on have been really boring or the guys have been kinda mean, calling me out on my inexperience and saying there must be something really wrong with me if I'm inexperienced)
I went on a small trip recently and trying to focus on just being out and about and meeting more people (I have good friends here in this city I moved back to a year ago, but they are all in serious relationships and not available to hang in the way we did in our 20s). I've gotten 3 new jobs this week (!) one of which is selling booze at farmer's markets which I'm sure I'll meet people at. I play live music once or twice a week, I'm trying some random different things- going out to shows by myself, dance/yoga/martial arts class drop ins, hiking meetups, just random stuff. I've sorta been doing those things but really committing to at least one thig a day even if just going to pickup my CSA box but hanging a bit, or talking with people at coffeeshop, etc.
I asked "What can I be doing right now to get in a healthy romantic relationship in the not too far future", I got 19.2.4.6 to 21
All those changing lines look really good, like I am on the right path. But 21 kinda scares me. Like even with the right effort I am blocked? Please tell me I am wrong and there's another way to understand this?
I went on a small trip recently and trying to focus on just being out and about and meeting more people (I have good friends here in this city I moved back to a year ago, but they are all in serious relationships and not available to hang in the way we did in our 20s). I've gotten 3 new jobs this week (!) one of which is selling booze at farmer's markets which I'm sure I'll meet people at. I play live music once or twice a week, I'm trying some random different things- going out to shows by myself, dance/yoga/martial arts class drop ins, hiking meetups, just random stuff. I've sorta been doing those things but really committing to at least one thig a day even if just going to pickup my CSA box but hanging a bit, or talking with people at coffeeshop, etc.
I asked "What can I be doing right now to get in a healthy romantic relationship in the not too far future", I got 19.2.4.6 to 21
All those changing lines look really good, like I am on the right path. But 21 kinda scares me. Like even with the right effort I am blocked? Please tell me I am wrong and there's another way to understand this?
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Hexagram 30.2 to 14 as feelings
Allo again! I would like to share something and get opinions/feedback on a reading I cast for my best friend. She just started dating someone after they were friends for a year or so and wanted to know what his feelings were for her. So I did a reading and received 30.2 to 14. To me this looks really good, as 30 represents clarity or the clinging fire. Line 2: yellow light, supreme good fortune. I believe this means his feelings for her are as bright as the light at noontime. Any thoughts and experiences?
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enrolling in art course? Hex 15.3 > 2
What if I enroll in an art course (painting). It is a 5-year course, 8 hours a week. Since I work fulltime I would really have to commit. Pros and cons:
Con:
I want to move out from my dads and go back to living on my own by next summer and I haven't been saving like wanted to. I could afford the fee for the course but it wouldn't help with my saving plans either.
Pro:
I want to take the course because I need a creative outlet, and getting back into painting by myself isn't working. I would be expanding my social circle with like minded people, I hope. The winters can be a bit daunting at my dad's, this course could be a great way to channel any possible negative energy into something positive like expressing myself. I could also wait and save up and start in january.
Hex 15.3 to 2
I take this to wait until january and then go ahead.
What do you guys think?
Con:
I want to move out from my dads and go back to living on my own by next summer and I haven't been saving like wanted to. I could afford the fee for the course but it wouldn't help with my saving plans either.
Pro:
I want to take the course because I need a creative outlet, and getting back into painting by myself isn't working. I would be expanding my social circle with like minded people, I hope. The winters can be a bit daunting at my dad's, this course could be a great way to channel any possible negative energy into something positive like expressing myself. I could also wait and save up and start in january.
Hex 15.3 to 2
I take this to wait until january and then go ahead.
What do you guys think?
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New business partner Hexagram 32.5 >28
I was recently approached about a new business venture by the potential partner.
Not being sure if i wanted to go into this business or work with this person i only know peripherally, i asked the Yi-
"How would going into business with X affect my life, the place and those around me?"
32.5 >28
32 seems good for this in general but the 5th line makes more sense in relation to my love relationship than a business one.
The potential partner and i are both men. Maybe it is asking that i am more receptive? Bring more feminine qualities to the table?
28 also seems like it could go good or bad.
Not being sure if i wanted to go into this business or work with this person i only know peripherally, i asked the Yi-
"How would going into business with X affect my life, the place and those around me?"
32.5 >28
32 seems good for this in general but the 5th line makes more sense in relation to my love relationship than a business one.
The potential partner and i are both men. Maybe it is asking that i am more receptive? Bring more feminine qualities to the table?
28 also seems like it could go good or bad.
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How can I improve our sex life? 27.6 to 24
Dear membersI have quite an intimate problem/question I'd like to get your feedback on. I'm a woman in my forties and have been happily together with my boyfriend for about 5 years. Everything is going well. We love each other, do fun things together, I'm very satisfied with the relationship as a whole.But.. I've been losing my appetite for sex. It's hard these days to get excited. In my past, this wasn't a problem. I a familiar and at ease with my body and used to enjoy this beautiful play (alone or together). But now usually, I choose to please him. He is more than willing to take his time and attention towards me, but I just don't seem to feel like it. If we do, it takes me a very long time and I feel a bit apprehensive. So the desire is missing and doesn't get turned on when we start making love. I really miss this and it makes me feel afraid that it won't come back. I don't know what causes it exactly; it might be the familiarity with each other, but since I take several medicines (and have to continue to), it might have something to do with that as well.I have asked the I Ching:How can I improve my sex life? 27.6 to 24. In a way I find this a funny answer: it seems to be about meeting your desires in a healthy, nourishing way. But how to do that when I lack the desire to "eat" in the first place... Maybe it's about needing to feed myself better in general ways, like reducing screen time, doing more exercise.. my eating pattern is quite healthy already, I think.Than line 6; I read Hillary's beautiful article on hexagram 27. On line 6 she states: "And then line 6 is at the origin of nourishment origin 由 representing a sprout in a field, or a sprouting seed. Its a perilously exposed position everythings up to you, there is no safety net but auspicious and empowered. This one can cross rivers, carrying all he needs with him."Okay.. so maybe I am at the origin of nourishment, ehm, what does that mean? No sprouting seeds literally, I can assure you by the way.. I don't really understand this line, it seems to suggest I have everything it takes right here with me. If that's the case, I don't know how to uncover it! I love love love rivers by the way :-) Your thoughts and feedback would be very much appreciated!
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Will Kavanaugh be confirmed? 58.4.5 -> 19
I asked if Brent Kavanaugh, current Trump nominee to the Kennedy vacancy on the Supreme Court, will be confirmed.
For context, he has a really shady past, from large debts supposedly from buying tens of thousands of dollars of baseball tickets (possibly from gambling) being suddenly paid off, to his involvement in the Ken Starr/Clinton investigations in the 1990s, to his time in the Bush administration (Republicans are withholding thousands of documents relating to his actions then), to now there being allegations that he attempted to violently rape a woman in high school. The Kennedy resignation is also shady.
Anyway, my biases are probably clear by now. I don't want to see him confirmed. That said, I asked Yi for an outlook. I did this because during the 2016 election, I also asked Yi questions about Clinton and Trump, and a bit chillingly, knew several months ahead of time that Clinton would not be sworn in and Trump would be our next president thanks to Yi's answers. This even though it was definitely not what I wanted, and even though I attempted at first to find other ways to interpret it. But it was too clear. Also, I had my doubts about the oracle at times (sorry, Yi!) because of Clinton's poll numbers which made it seem impossible for Trump. The whole process deepened my understanding of the oracle. Anyway, just for background.
So, finally, the Kavanaugh reading: Will Kavanaugh be confirmed? 58.4.5 -> 19
I'm not sure about this one! 58.5 is such a painful line—I know firsthand how literal it can be. There are many players for which this line could apply, everything from Republicans supporting Kavanaugh to their detriment in the upcoming midterms (Roy Moore's shocking loss in Louisiana last year shows how dangerous it is for R's to blindly support sexual predators), to Kavanaugh trusting that elements within the administration will protect him and his secrets in exchange for support in future cases, when someone may be about to cut him loose (we'll see).
58.4 just seems to starkly lay out the confirmation process as it stands--"Haggling opening, not yet at rest" and "Putting limits on the affliction brings rejoicing". Despite the victim's request, the FBI and Republicans have refused to investigate Kavanaugh and the assault allegations. So far this appears to be working for them, but we'll see.
I love 19 in this context because it often means there's a failure at the very end of a process due to a lack of planning and organization in the beginning.
We shall see!
For context, he has a really shady past, from large debts supposedly from buying tens of thousands of dollars of baseball tickets (possibly from gambling) being suddenly paid off, to his involvement in the Ken Starr/Clinton investigations in the 1990s, to his time in the Bush administration (Republicans are withholding thousands of documents relating to his actions then), to now there being allegations that he attempted to violently rape a woman in high school. The Kennedy resignation is also shady.
Anyway, my biases are probably clear by now. I don't want to see him confirmed. That said, I asked Yi for an outlook. I did this because during the 2016 election, I also asked Yi questions about Clinton and Trump, and a bit chillingly, knew several months ahead of time that Clinton would not be sworn in and Trump would be our next president thanks to Yi's answers. This even though it was definitely not what I wanted, and even though I attempted at first to find other ways to interpret it. But it was too clear. Also, I had my doubts about the oracle at times (sorry, Yi!) because of Clinton's poll numbers which made it seem impossible for Trump. The whole process deepened my understanding of the oracle. Anyway, just for background.
So, finally, the Kavanaugh reading: Will Kavanaugh be confirmed? 58.4.5 -> 19
I'm not sure about this one! 58.5 is such a painful line—I know firsthand how literal it can be. There are many players for which this line could apply, everything from Republicans supporting Kavanaugh to their detriment in the upcoming midterms (Roy Moore's shocking loss in Louisiana last year shows how dangerous it is for R's to blindly support sexual predators), to Kavanaugh trusting that elements within the administration will protect him and his secrets in exchange for support in future cases, when someone may be about to cut him loose (we'll see).
58.4 just seems to starkly lay out the confirmation process as it stands--"Haggling opening, not yet at rest" and "Putting limits on the affliction brings rejoicing". Despite the victim's request, the FBI and Republicans have refused to investigate Kavanaugh and the assault allegations. So far this appears to be working for them, but we'll see.
I love 19 in this context because it often means there's a failure at the very end of a process due to a lack of planning and organization in the beginning.
We shall see!
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