Greetings,
I decided to post two readings because they both still perplex me and possibly one or the other may help someone in the future since I am including the outcome of my queries.
Background: several weeks ago one of my beloved cats seemed to catch an insect (I think) and then began foaming at the mouth. Foam spilled over his chin, all down his chest, and onto my bed. Horrified, I ran to him and he ran from me. After a few minutes he seemed fine. My gut instinct told me he would be OK but, heart racing, I consulted the I Ching.
What will be effect of my taking kitty to vet right now?: 8.4.6>12
8.4 seemed to suggest that I should indeed take kitty to vet (or someone beyond my immediate circle).
Blofeld: He co-operates with people beyond his immediate circle. Righteous persistence will bring good fortune.
What will be effect of my not taking kitty to vet right now? 31 Unchanging
Wilhelm: "The image counsels that the mind should be kept humble and free, so that it may remain receptive to good advice."
Maybe I Ching was simply pointing out that I was too upset to take whatever good advice was proffered..
Result: In any case, I took kitty to emergency clinic (these type of incidents always seem to happen after normal business hours) where, thankfully, staff vet found all vital signs normal, saw no immediate cause for alarm. She administered subcutaneous fluids, anti-nausea medication, told me to feed him at 1am to see how he tolerated food. As it turned out he ate hungrily and has not exhibited any further signs of illness since that alarming night. It now appears that hospital visit was unnecessary.
Earlier this evening I revisited those readings and they still make little sense to me. Interestingly, I can find almost no other readings for 8.4.6>12 in the archives. Would be grateful to hear if anyone has any insight into it or 31 UC. Thanks so much!
I decided to post two readings because they both still perplex me and possibly one or the other may help someone in the future since I am including the outcome of my queries.
Background: several weeks ago one of my beloved cats seemed to catch an insect (I think) and then began foaming at the mouth. Foam spilled over his chin, all down his chest, and onto my bed. Horrified, I ran to him and he ran from me. After a few minutes he seemed fine. My gut instinct told me he would be OK but, heart racing, I consulted the I Ching.
What will be effect of my taking kitty to vet right now?: 8.4.6>12
8.4 seemed to suggest that I should indeed take kitty to vet (or someone beyond my immediate circle).
Quote:
Blofeld: He co-operates with people beyond his immediate circle. Righteous persistence will bring good fortune.
Quote:
Wilhelm: "The image counsels that the mind should be kept humble and free, so that it may remain receptive to good advice."
Result: In any case, I took kitty to emergency clinic (these type of incidents always seem to happen after normal business hours) where, thankfully, staff vet found all vital signs normal, saw no immediate cause for alarm. She administered subcutaneous fluids, anti-nausea medication, told me to feed him at 1am to see how he tolerated food. As it turned out he ate hungrily and has not exhibited any further signs of illness since that alarming night. It now appears that hospital visit was unnecessary.
Earlier this evening I revisited those readings and they still make little sense to me. Interestingly, I can find almost no other readings for 8.4.6>12 in the archives. Would be grateful to hear if anyone has any insight into it or 31 UC. Thanks so much!