Remarks: Usually the upper trigram refers to the future and the bottom trigram, the cause. – ConfuciusNine in the fifth place changes to hexagram 41. Trust in nature. I am in awe for all creation. When in over your head you could be swept away. I Ching Hexagram 26 Ta Ch’u (Controlled Power). Don’t be afraid to push beyond what you think is possible now. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a lake situated upon a mountain. Legge: The subject of the hexagram is perseverance in what is right, or in continuously acting out the law of one's being. I experience many difficulties and feel hindered. Six in the Third Place. Action: Nurture. Wing's paraphrase of Critical Massas more evocative of the figure's meaning in modern terminology. Hexagram 52 Ken Keeping Still. I Ching Hexagram 50 Ting (Cauldron). I am like a Heavenly Dragon. I Ching Hexagram 41 Sun (Decrease). Prescription for Pushing Upward. Winter (45): Find the seed of the new by speaking out about where you are and what you want to do. Often, what we want right now is a scratchy shroud over what our soul longs for. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 60 Limitation: Regulate. Disaster!44 -- Temptation -- 44 . Commitment is the force of attraction that brings all things back to you. 40 -- Liberation -- 40 . Zong Gua (underlying cause) 20 Contemplation: View. Danger and evil tidings may surround you. It shows men's minds alienated from correctness and sure to go on to disorder. Every encounter needs the decision to enter it or reject it, every decision to do it or not. The well is down low: shoot at the fish. Offer what is in ones heart. Legge: The first line, dynamic, seems to be thus addressed: "You leave your efficacious tortoise, and look at me till your lower jaw hangs down. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 45: Gathering Together: Network. – Oliver Wendell Holmes. F. Action: Renew. To have one's inner forces correctly united is indeed Possession in Great Measure, which is the title that Wilhelm gives to this figure. F. ”-- D. Reading at a Glance: You are being sincere but may feel obstructed. It shows men's minds alienated from correctness and sure to go on to disorder. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 64 Before Completion: Prepare. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 57. 39 -- Impasse -- 39 . HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-SIX – TRANSITION . Compare the Judgment of this hexagram with hexagrams and lines 17:6, 45:2, 46:2, 46:4, 47:2, 47:5 and 63:5 for further insights on this extremely important tenet of the Work. Hexagram 8, Holding Together, is a symbol of teamwork and unity. The forty-ninth hexagram makes an analogy between the natural Metamorphosis of animal pelts and the proper way to regard radical changes in government. The hexagram describes a stage of development where something new shows itself to the outside world for the first time and finds that the world is supportive of it. Six in the Second Place. Nine in the first place changes to hexagram 12. Legge: Difficulty indicates progress and success through firm. Winter (45): Find the seed of the new by speaking out about where you are and what you want to do. Compulsion:1a. The bucket is damaged and leaking. His well being is. Circle of Meanings. There is a great deal of unmapped country within us which would have to be taken into account in an explanation. To keep others down, you would have to live your life on your knees. Do not underestimate the power of this force. Other titles: The Abysmal, The Symbol of Sinking, Water, The Abyss, Gorge, Repeating Gorge, Repeated Entrapment, Double Pitfall, Multiple Danger, Double Water, The Deep, Dark Forces, The Perilous Pit, "May not be as bad as it sounds, but whatever happens,. The Superior Man recognizes that celestial sequences create changes only when they are due; he therefore acts in accordance with the requirements of the times. " I Ching Hexagram 57 Xun (Penetration) Action: Permeate. The weak and strong can coexist when the weaker element does not impose upon the stronger one, when it maintains good humor, and when it avoids taking bold action. Make an offering and you will succeed. Other Titles: Youthful Folly, The Symbol of Covering, Immaturity, Uncultivated Growth, Youth, Acquiring Experience, Youthful Ignorance, Enveloping, Folly, Darkness "Often the I Ching uses this hexagram to show us that we should not be asking this question. The Pair 61:62 Opened Heart and Small Traverses is an Engine of Change that develops the inner peace to understand the significance of your life and the ability to craft its meaning into an enduring message for a new. Learn about a person by noticing what is important for them to nourish. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 13 Fellowship: Socialize. The thorns of oppression or depression are released. Editor: Because this is the ruler of the hexagram, it is portrayed as a wise judge who settles the matter of contention justly. Legge: Recognizing the risks involved in criminal prosecution, justice demands a resolute proof of the culprit's. Prescription for Pushing Upward. Don’t hesitate. You don’t have to do everything alone. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 24. Legge: The free course. 38 -- Mutual Alienation -- 38 . Zong Gua (underlying cause) 10 Treading: Cautious Advance. Have you got what it takes? The hexagram describes a hard movement with high momentum - substantial, fast and exciting. 40: Deliverance. Great success will make his rashness irrelevant. Modesty is a virtue highly prized by the Oracle which requires that the strong support the weak. Fire over Thunder: Stormy Weather! Cutting through Crap! Cleansing the Air!17: Following. When you pay respect to the great, you pave the way for your own greatness. He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerve, and sharpens our skill. Legge: The first line, dynamic, shows us one changing the object of his pursuit; if he is firmly correct there will be good fortune. Other Titles: Youthful Folly, The Symbol of Covering, Immaturity, Uncultivated Growth, Youth, Acquiring Experience, Youthful Ignorance, Enveloping, Folly, Darkness "Often the I Ching uses this hexagram to show us that we should not be asking this question. Other titles: The Symbol of Advance and Arrival, Nearing, Overseeing, Condescension, Getting Ahead, Promotion, Conduct, Drawing Near, Becoming Great, The Forest, Advance, Advancing, "Two people advancing together; or a good influence which hasn't been seen or felt for some time, is approaching. You can’t force things before the right time for action. One looks for helpers, But good help is hard to find. Hexagram 51. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 40 Liberation: Untangle. Thoughts can also travel like a bird flying, hitting the target of your goal. The effect is like powerful music that inspires great numbers of people, loosening constraints and sprouting new opportunities. The hexagram deals with the union between the ruler and his ministers -- between high and low in the kingdom. This reading may be pointing to an auspicious time. The Vessel. Complete this. Other titles: Coming to Meet, The Symbol of Meeting, Contact, Sexual Intercourse, Encountering, Coupling, Infiltration by Inferior Men, Adultery "Contains a definite warning about a person or situation which may appear harmless but will prove. Implicit in this curious challenge is a need to evaluate your competence to further the Work. ’ As there is no worldly gain without some loss, so there is no worldly loss without some gain. Content in your power, you have no need to engage the obstacle. Don’t become drunk with the power of success. There is the Small, talking. 18 -- Repair -- 18 . A situation in which the motive forces are represented by three. Commit to the situation. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SIXTY-THREE – COMPLETION . Hexagram 50 Ting Cauldron. Nine in the second place changes to hexagram 27. Let new developments be seen. Ambitious undertakings are not in order, but attention to small matters brings decent progress. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN -- NOURISHMENT . When you lose your way, life always hands you a map that says: ‘you are here. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of living and working with others in a common space. " -- D. – Marcel Proust49: Revolution. I prefer R. Action: Expand. It combines the meanings lame, limping,. NOTE: In general terms, the hexagram's upper trigram symbolizes external forces, and the. Going beyond his own gate to find associates, he will achieve merit. None will consider your life of account. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SIX -- CLOUDED PERCEPTION . An inexhaustible supply of water and sustenance are referenced by hexagram number 48. A muddy bottom, short well-rope or ruining the pitcher. The Superior Man, taking his stance as righteousness requires, adheres firmly to heaven's decrees. If you are not playing the host, you will discover that you are the guest. 3 -- Difficulty -- 3 . This hexagram refers to a time in the cycle of human affairs when things are stirring up and the hint of dramatic change is in the air. Six in the last place. Action: Untangle Hu Gua (hidden influence) 63 After Completion: Renew. 63 - Every cycle seeks perfection. In such a situation the person. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 40 Liberation: Untangle. Hard times can shrivel our spirits and give rise to a multitude of “crows,” in the form of troublesome worries. 2. 10 -- Cautious Advance -- 10 . Natural advancement is represented by growth in springtime, when new plant life pushes upward through the earth. Key words: Touching the wellspring. Judgment. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 64 Before Completion: Prepare. This might be for emotional,. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 49 Molting: Transform. Hexagram number 28 is a reminder to not bend under the weight of burdens. Don’t be afraid to push beyond what you think is possible now. Blofeld:The Family. Six in the fourth place changes to hexagram 13. Other titles: Peace, The Symbol of Successfulness, Prospering, Pervading, Greatness, Tranquility, Prosperity, Conjunction, Major Synthesis, Hieros Gamos, Holy Marriage, "Yang supporting yin and going to meet each other. Rejuvenation is a returning to one’s natural desires and the recharging of batteries that comes from making progress. Legge: During. Competent people find their way and make progress, even in difficult circumstances. I find them quite different, yet similar, to others. The Superior Man, acting from his profound knowledge of the words and conduct of the wise men of old, nourishes his virtue. This symbolizes that some kind of deliverance is at hand. If the thirteenth hexagram depicts a process of uniting, the fourteenth might be seen as the completion of that process. I Ching Hexagram 43 Guai (Determination). The course usually recommended for such times: Anxiety will not help matters, but only make them worse. Nine in the fourth place changes into hexagram 48. Action: Go Back. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-FOUR -- TEMPTATION . HEXAGRAM NUMBER 30 -- CLARITY . I Ching Hexagram 27 Yi (Nourishing Vision). Cleary (1): Joy is developmental, beneficial if correct. A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimension. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes the sky visible amidst the mountain peaks. I Ching Hexagram 24 Fu (Return). Hexagram 14 is named 大有 (dà yǒu), "Great Possessing". This suggests a compulsive, unconscious drive, or an ill-considered impulse to act. Every event seems sudden and unexpected. [This hexagram represents incubation nurturing the spiritual embryo. Consider what this shared journey is teaching you. But if the well seems to have run dry, or the supply cannot be accessed, the solution lies in banding together with others for the good of all. When you are steadfast in your power, you cannot be thrown from your center. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 53 Development: Flower. 50 -- The Sacrificial Vessel -- 50 . HEXAGRAM NUMBER EIGHTEEN -- REPAIR. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a marshy lake being drawn (sucked) towards the sky. When success over others is achieved through sheer force of authority or superior position, the victory will not last. Honest differences are often a sign of progress. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 27 Nourishing Vision: Nurture. [The component trigrams combine the concepts of wind and blandness -- hence a favorable wind. The written character for this hexagram means "to advance," a quality it shares with hexagrams number forty-six, Pushing Upward, and number fifty-three, Gradual Progress. 7 -- Discipline -- 7 . Zong Gua (underlying cause) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 55. I Ching Hexagram 8 Pi (Uniting). Other titles: Conflict, The Symbol of Contention, Strife, Litigation, Quarreling, Arguing, Lawsuit, "It is important to mind one's step at the very beginning then things will have a chance to work out all right. Six in the third place changes to hexagram 50. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 19 Approach: Advance. Sudden and significant change. The king's mind is without any deflection as he goes to his ancestral temple. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SIX -- CLOUDED PERCEPTION . Remain mindful while celebrating. Compare the first two hexagrams with hexagram number eleven, Harmony, and number twelve, Divorcement, noting the implications of the symbolism in terms of the proper management of the Work. At the core of true success lies unselfishness generosity and modesty. The Superior Man, by stimulating people's hearts, nourishes their virtue. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 44 Coming to Meet: Encounter. Six the the first place changes to hexagram 34. Nine in the second place. 48:32. Similarly, change often causes conflict, and conflict brings about change. Action: Commit Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. I wrote about this a while ago: Hexagrams 28 and 62 are both about guo: ‘passing, going by, exceeding’. HEXAGRAM NUMBER ELEVEN -- HARMONY. Accept the heart of the dark time. It is while you are patiently toiling at the little tasks of life that the meaning and shape of the great whole of life dawns on you. Action: Accommodate Hu Gua (hidden influence) 63 After Completion: Renew. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 54 Propriety: Subordinate. The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-SIX – PUSHING UPWARD . As a result of deep introspection, an invisible energy emanates from us, influencing others without their being aware of it. The Oracle of Love offers responses for each I Ching hexagram, instructions for casting hexagrams and guidelines for interpreting them. I Ching Hexagram 58 Tui (Joy). ’. Like an electric storm in Spring. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 48 The Well: Inspire. Correct mistakes before they spread. Painting inspired by the Chinese Character for Hexagram 60, Limitation. Contemplation of the way forces are gathered shows us the way of heaven, earth and all of nature. Search out new companions. 52 -- Keeping Still -- 52 . Other titles: Opposition, The Symbol of Strangeness and Disunion, The Estranged, Opposites, Polarizing, Alienation, Distant From, Perversion, Disharmony, Separated, Contradiction, Estrangement, Incongruity Judgment . You are closer to your goal but the situation keeps shifting. Nine in the fifth place. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-NINE – DANGER . " -- D. 48: The Well Throughout all the cultures of the world, the well has served as a symbol for that which sustains life and provides a constant, inexhaustible source of nourishment. Do not resort to previous methods. Hexagram 48 Jing The Well. This leads to a breakthrough. When you can appreciate nature’s power to break through all barriers, you will discover that this same power is inside of you. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 18 Decay: Remedy. Marie – Thank you for the words – they are a great encouragement to me. I Ching Hexagram 46 Sheng (Pushing Upward). Legge:Contraction means collecting together, or things so collected. Nine the Third Place. Legge: The first line, magnetic, shows its subject proclaiming her pleasure and satisfaction. . With a humble manner the superior man receives people. Acting as if you were a lord or lady brings predatory interest which could prove unfortunate. . The transformation is not necessarily unwelcome or uncomfortable. This is not always a bad thing. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 37 Family: Support. In Critical Mass four dynamic lines lurk inside of the hexagram, weakly contained at top and bottom by two magnetic lines. Use what talent you possess; the woods would be silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. Like the wind blowing across the treetops, its presence is perceived through the effect it has on everything it. e. Judgment . ] Liu: Wind following wind symbolizes Penetration. HEXAGRAM NUMBER EIGHT -- HOLDING TOGETHER. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram hexagram 32. The hexagram describes a condition that has become unsustainable and is ripe for change. Number 3 again! Nine in the fifth place changes to hexagram 18 which also advises. Choosing to follow good influences brings supreme success. Nine in. Hexagram 54 Kui Mei Propriety. Action: Accept. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWELVE -- DIVORCEMENT. Pathfinder Hexagram 58 Encouragement The model of the moment: The watering of plants, gentle care of pets, nurturing of young children, and care of the sick or injured are. Hmm. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 57 Penetration: Permeate. The weak and strong can coexist when the weaker element does not impose upon the stronger one, when it maintains good humor, and when it avoids taking bold action. Not the cry, but the flight of the wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow. 2. This is a time to group together despite differences. 49 -- Metamorphosis -- 49 . Yet, despite the fact that every line is in its proper place, not one of them has an easy. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 50. Wooing is how you attract those things that you desire. 64 - Every cycle ends and begins in chaos. Pathfinder Hexagram 05 Suspension The model of the moment: You could be caught up in the games of others now, your goals entangled in conflict. Pathfinder Hexagram 47 Trapped The model of the moment: You are surrounded by enemies or inundated with adversity. This is about character. "-- D. – Albert Camus. Distress. Here again we are advised 3 days where one. 21 -- Discernment -- 21 . – George Elliot31: Mutual Attraction. F. He rides over water in a vessel of wood, and will cross the great stream with success. The Well is always the Well. I Ching Hexagram 3 Chun (Difficult Beginnings) Action: Persevere. 11 -- Harmony -- 11 . 2. The law of heaven demands a sacrifice. Six in the first place changes to hexagram 24. 25: Innocence. Have no anxiety about. Overview calls for composure and contemplation. Great hearts steadily send forth the secret forces that incessantly draw great events. My Heavenly spirit is like a circle with no idea of ending. 9 at 3: The ridgepole is sagging. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 28 Critical Mass: Adjust. Pathfinder Hexagram 45 Meeting The model of the moment: Just as water sometimes congregates in large bodies as a response to changes in the environment, so too do people gather in periodic assemblies. That "an advance to the south is fortunate" means that as all plants turn southward toward the sun, their source of nourishment, so should we turn toward the light and clarity of the "great man" or Self within us. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 29 Abyss: Relinquish. Success comes when you achieve tranquility in disturbance. "-- D. My creations are seen in the world with blessings to all. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 28 Critical Mass: Adjust. Line-1 . "-- D. Humankind has not woven the web of life. This is why Joy is developmental. Take aim at your heart and release your passion. Without fault. Reading at a Glance: Jian is. Competent people find their way and make progress, even in difficult circumstances. Action: Transform. Mutualize purposes. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT – MUTUAL ALIENATION . This state is to be preserved through the influence of religion and the great man, who is a kind of philosopher king who meets the spirits of his ancestors in the temple. Conflict arises when a person who is convinced he or she is. Action: Arouse Hu Gua (hidden influence) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. That is why the judgment says “there are words that are not honest. Liu: Fire above wood symbolizes the Caldron. If you know no boundaries, you will discover no limitations. There are times when immediate escape is the only reasonable option. This thunder is the music of reawakening life. Six in the Fourth Place. Times of great loss or personal failure can break some people, but the strong of heart are able to bend with their fate. NOTE: This is a quick port to the web of text I first wrote around 15 plus years ago. Six in the Third. The perseverance of the woman furthers. (48 The Well) Step 2 Inner Center: This inner re-organization leads to harmony with others. Line-1. , an image of one who remains obtuse while surrounded by the light of illumination. Other titles: Preponderance of the Small, The Symbol of Excess in Small Things, The Small get by, Slight Excess, Small Exceeding, Small Surpassing, Excess of the Small, Small gains, Conscientiousness, Smallness in Excess, Exceeding the Mean, Proliferation. 46: Pushing Upward. Liu: Wind blowing around the foot of the mountain symbolizes Work after Spoiling. 2) Reading method I: Provided there are 2 moving lines, please read the texts of these 2 lines but the upper one is regarded as the main judgment. The power of gathering together is represented by a rally, where each individual’s strength is magnified by the collective power of a community. Keep your eye on what is important. Comments-Thomas 2017-09-24 16:27:04. Do not get stuck in the mire and muck of your mind. Six in the second place changes to hexagram 50. Legge: At the top of the hexagram ornament has run its course and there is a return to pure white simplicity. Human nature is basically the same: the passage of time cannot add to its dimensions, nor take anything away. The time for Approach, like Spring, does not last. Action: Encourage. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 50 Cauldron: Refine. Pitfall. An early key to success is to avoid pretentious ambitions and grandiose goals. So receiving Hexagram 48 is often a sign that there is real work to be done. Hook . Other titles: The Abysmal, The Symbol of Sinking, Water, The Abyss, Gorge, Repeating Gorge, Repeated Entrapment, Double Pitfall, Multiple Danger, Double Water, The Deep, Dark Forces, The Perilous Pit, "May not be as bad as it sounds, but whatever happens, remain true to yourself. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 44: Coming to Meet: Encounter. There is a thing confusedly formed ~ life is an all or nothing equation. The theme of the hexagram is the advance of men to offices in the state --. – Chinese ProverbBlofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a favorable wind. Find strength in your own inner truth. 30 -- Clarity -- 30 . Six in the Fourth Place. Fire evaporates water, and water puts out fire. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-ONE -- DISCERNMENT . Hu Gua (hidden influence) 28 Critical Mass: Adjust. It is always better to fail in doing something than to excel in doing nothing. Having one’s will in the Tao is finding joy in the Tao; when one delights in the Tao, then one can practice the Tao. Other titles: Break-through, The Symbol of Decision, Resolution, Determination, Parting, Removing Corruption, Eradication Judgment . Matthew 5: 48 . 10: Treading Carefully. Wing's paraphrase of Critical Massas more evocative of the figure's meaning in modern terminology. Hexagram 48 • Line 5 | I Ching Meditations says: March 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm […] Nine in the fifth place changes to. It has an encouraging future to look forward to. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-EIGHT -- JOY (SELF-INDULGENCE) Other titles: The Joyous, Joyousness, Pleased Satisfaction, Encouraging, Delight, Open, Usurpation, Self-indulgence, Pleasure, Cheerfulness, Frivolity, Callow Optimism Judgment . Legge: Despite Mutual. Note that all of the lines in the hexagram are generally unfavorable except two and five, and that when they both change places the hexagram becomes number thirty-one, Initiative. The hexagram also means. Legge:The Magnetic means success through the docility of a mare. The subject of the sixth line shows more of the spirit of the hexagram than most. Hexagram 60, Paintings and Prescriptions. Hexagram 35 can be used for divination or as a pathfinder by asking a specific question and casting the hexagram. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 3. I prefer R. Adapting honestly and bravely to your situation is the best you can do. A warning! I must not be arrogant in my climb. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 63 After Completion: Renew. F. The hexagram deals with the union between the ruler and his ministers -- between high and low in the kingdom. [The arrangement of the component trigrams suggests glimpses of the sky among the peaks of the mountains. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes fire upon wood. The transformative process of the pair 43:44 Breakthrough and Coupling develops the courage to speak at a critical moment and the patience to let yourself be influenced by the encounters that result. To persist in small matters is of benefit. Summer (1): Ripen the fruits. 27 -- Nourishment -- 27 . Legge:Completion intimates progress and success in. The king's mind is without any deflection as he goes to his ancestral temple. Action: Evaluate. 58 -- Joy (Self-indulgence) -- 58 . F. When the world grows dark, your inner light is given definition. I can see hexagram 1 and 2, 63 and 64 as like a pair of bookends containing all life's experience between them. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate.