Other titles: The Symbol of Central Sincerity, Inward Confidence, Inner Truthfulness, Sincerity, Centering- Conforming, Central Return, Faithfulness in the Center, Sincerity in the Center, Insight, Understanding, The Psyche, "Take the middle road and avoid extremes. This is a time for action. This is a good time to examine all the people in your life and ponder why you are connected to them. 62 -- Small Powers-- 62 . 7 -- Discipline -- 7 . Do not underestimate the power of this force. Together, they form a picture of harmony and balance. Become an example for others to emulate like a tower of an ideal. With this renewing burst of energy enjoy while it lasts. The time for Approach, like Spring, does not last. Key words: Touching the wellspring. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. Cheerfulness in the face of your difficulties is the best path, as anything else might lead to spiritual defeat. This is an Advantageous Trial for the foolish youth. Six in the third place changes to hexagram 55. Action: Breakthrough. Its inner (lower) trigram is ☰ (乾 qián) force = heaven, and its outer (upper) trigram is ☲ (離 lí) radiance = fire. Hook . Action: Commit Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. Hexagram 12, Paintings and Prescriptions. where you can see and be seen from a distance. The heart grows daily humbler, while the virtue grows daily higher. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN -- NOURISHMENT . Paintings and prescriptions hexagram hexagram 32. A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimension. What is unobservable in this world is gestating in unseen form. "-- D. 3. Let go of any remnants of prejudice you may carry, and seek the beauty and fullness that can be found in all people and things. 56 -- Transition -- 56 . Legge: During. There is the Small, talking. It shows men's minds alienated from correctness and sure to go on to disorder. Hexagram 50 Ting Cauldron. The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. When you pay respect to the great, you pave the way for your own greatness. I Ching Hexagram 54 Kui Mei (Propriety). It is only when Self and ego come together in a fusion reaction that the energy released attains the true "double brightness" imaged in the hexagram. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 64 Before Completion: Prepare. I Ching Hexagram 6 Sung (Conflict). Much to correct, much to organize. This juxtaposition denotes a time of. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 44: Coming to Meet: Encounter. Good prospects for a marriage or partnership. Take responsibility. 64 - Every cycle ends and begins in chaos. This lets us nourish the Ancestors who in turn nourish and ennoble their descendants in a flow of radiant blessings. Whatever he does will succeed because he is correct and right. I Ching Hexagram 50 Ting (Cauldron). Six in the second place changes to hexagram 62. The Well is always the Well. Action: Let Go Hu Gua (hidden influence) 37 Family: Support. Ponce -- Kabbalah. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWO -- THE MAGNETIC . You will become wise and learn the mysteries of life. I Ching Hexagram 10 Lǚ (Treading) Action: Cautious Advance. Nine in the third place changes into hexagram 24. Action: Permeate. The study of Nature is intercourse with the Highest Mind. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 41 Decrease: Evaluate. The hexagram includes the ideas of both following others and being followed by others. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FOUR -- INEXPERIENCE . 39 -- Impasse -- 39 . Generations coming and going and the continuance of life and development. I Ching Hexagram 36 Ming Yi (Brightness Hiding). Six in the Second Place. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 34 Great Power: Invigorate. Six in the third place. A quick fix -- here and gone -- only heightens the antsiness, and soon we're off on the. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 17 Following: Show by Example. I seek my natural place where there is least resistance, Arousing enthusiasm in others. Hexagram 52 Ken Keeping Still. Similarly, change often causes conflict, and conflict brings about change. 48 -- The Well -- 48 HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-EIGHT – THE WELL Other titles: Welling, Potentialities Fulfilled, The Source, The Deep Psyche, "A. Other titles: Darkening of the Light, The Symbol of the Appearance of Clear Intelligence Wounded, Injury, Wounding of the Bright, Brightness Hiding, Calling Pheasant, The Darkened Light, Concealment of Illumination, Injury of Illumination, Light Obliterated, Intelligence Unappreciated, Censorship, Hiding One's. (48 The Well) Step 2 Inner Center: This inner re-organization leads to harmony with others. Reading at a Glance: When the. I Ching Hexagram 18 Ku (Decay). Outer to Inner: The process transforms the Mediator trigram in the outer world of 43 into the Matchmaker trigram in the inner world of 44. Other titles: Mountain, Keeping Still, The Symbol of Checking and Stopping, Desisting, Stilling, Stillness, Stoppage, Bound, Reposing, Resting, Meditation, Non-action, Stopping, Arresting Movement, "Refers to meditation and yoga. – Chinese Proverb. – Henry Van Dyke. This reading may be pointing to an auspicious time. Harvesting: woman Trial. The new light is slowly emerging. Action: Accept. Pathfinder Hexagram 43 Resolution The model of the moment: Here a decision to expose and remove corruption is required, in spite of the dangers involved. Hook . Action: Unite. 47: Oppression. Matthew 5: 48 . "-- D. Winter (45): Find the seed of the new by speaking out about where you are and what you want to do. It emphasizes that withdrawing from the affairs at hand to conceal yourself in obscurity is the adequate way to handle it. l 48 The Well JING l You can alter the city, you cannot alter the Well. Other titles: The Army, The Symbol of Multitude and of Army, Legions/ Leading, The Troops, Collective Force, Discipline, Soldiers, Group Action, A Disciplined Multitude, Ego Discipline, Willpower "Can refer to mourning but its essential meaning is Discipline. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-FOUR -- TEMPTATION . From its own hidden resources the group will form and act, with understanding of each other. Legge:Liberation finds advantage in the southwest. There is a possibility of joining with the wrong company, leading to misfortune and commitment to those not of like mind. I Ching Hexagram 17 Sui (Following). HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTEEN -- UNION OF FORCES. Those who can win only by the sword are condemned to carry shields with them everywhere. Personal power may be exercised physically. Search out new companions. Other titles: The Symbol of Rising and Advancing, Ascending, Ascension, Rising, Promotion, Advancement, Sprouting from the Earth, Organic Growth Judgment . If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything. Other titles: Obstruction, The Symbol of Difficulty, Arresting Movement, Trouble, Obstacles, Barrier, Halt, Halting, Limping, Afoot, “Sit Tight—Don’t move” "One is surrounded by an underwater reef and should wait for assistance. Though we usually think of them. 42 -- Increase -- 42 . I Ching Hexagram 35 Chin (Progress). Zong Gua (underlying cause) 40 Liberation: Untangle. Other titles: The Cauldron, The Vessel, Rejuvenation, Cosmic Order, The Alchemical Vessel, "A complete transformation of a person or circumstance. Pitfall. If you are not mindful you can find yourself in trouble from which you can’t escape. Disaster! Your arrogance caused you to lose your companion and a place to live. You may feel too weak to continue. 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. Reading at a Glance: When. I Ching Hexagram 48 Jing (The Well) Action: Inspire Hu Gua (hidden influence) 38 Opposition: Accommodate Zong Gua (underlying cause) 21 Biting Through: Discern You. Hook . Here again we are advised 3 days where one. Clear the way for true direction -- for desire that's more than an itch. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 6 Conflict: Let Go. Only by learning the truth about ourselves may we. Compare Propriety with hexagram number fifty-three, Gradual Progress, then compare them both with hexagram number thirty-one,Initiative. – Ishikawa Takuboku. Hexagram 60, Paintings and Prescriptions. Other titles: The Clinging, The Symbol of Brightness and of Separateness, Flaming Beauty, Radiance, Fire, The Net, Allegiance, The Cosmic Mean, Synergy, Sunlight, Perception, Pertaining to Comprehension, The Light, Consciousness, Lucidity Judgment . Legge:Completion intimates progress and success in. The Superior Man, by stimulating people's hearts, nourishes their virtue. Cleary (1): Joy is developmental, beneficial if correct. Accept the need to graciously retreat while adjusting to circumstances. 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. Be careful all day long. Be inspired to understand what your limits are and make them known. Wooing is how you attract those things that you desire. Spring (43): Rouse new growth by decisively parting from old patterns. In Hexagram 44, we are encountering, meeting or ‘coupling’ with a powerful woman. Hexagram 57 Xun Penetration. If you are not playing the host, you will discover that you are the guest. If you make your home in the inevitable, you will arrive exactly where you need to be. Nourish oneself and others. ] Liu: Wind following wind symbolizes Penetration. I Ching Hexagram 56 Lu (The Wanderer). Other titles: The Receptive, The Symbol of Earth, Submission, The Passive Principle, Field, The Flow, Responsive Service, Yin, Natural Response, The Bearer Judgment. Cleary (1): Being strong, yet acting submissively, the submissiveness subdues the strength, and strength cannot act on its own. If you believe you are weak or old or failing, then you will make it true. This is a time to make good use of all your resources. Our antagonist is our helper. My Heavenly spirit is like a circle with no idea of ending. Marie – Thank you for the words – they are a great encouragement to me. Sacrifice is mentioned in lines 17:6, 45:2, 46:2, 46:4, 47:2, 47:5, 63:5, and in the Judgment of hexagram 20. –Emerson2 -- The Magnetic -- 2 . So receiving Hexagram 48 is often a sign that there is real work to be done. The father figure in the family should act like a benevolent king who builds trust. Pathfinder Hexagram 18 Innovation The model of the moment: Innovation and repair are concepts applicable to a wide array of life experiences. Line-1 . Without irritating grains of sand, oysters would never make pearls. HEXAGRAM NUMBER 30 -- CLARITY . He need not be anxious -- without his efforts a way of escape will be opened for him. Lines 2 and 5 specifically mention sacrifice: an important concept in the I Ching. Hexagram 50 Ting Cauldron. Success comes when you achieve tranquility in disturbance. 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. Nine in the third place changes into hexagram 24. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 55. The Superior Man performs his allotted tasks in consonance with heaven's (or the sovereign's) will. You don’t have to do everything alone. The former are "the great," active and vigorous; the latter are "the inferior," passive and yielding. . This would vary in a family according to its poverty or wealth, and in a state according to the abundance or scantiness of its resources. I can see hexagram 1 and 2, 63 and 64 as like a pair of bookends containing all life's experience between them. If it is the only changing line, the new hexagram becomes number 64, Unfinished Business, with its corresponding line depicting a moral victory. between husband and wife, so this figure treats of the continuous observance of their respective duties. Success comes when you untangle the knots and soften the glare. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 37 Family: Support. Have no anxiety about. To forever linger in apathy or indecision leads to eventual isolation. This energetic concentration could explode in an. F. 14: Affluence. Nine in the Last place changes to hexagram 60. Fit your life into the whole. TonyHexagram #29 is composed of two 3-line trigrams mounted over and under each other. Human nature is basically the same: the passage. 2. Your vital force is not wanting, only waiting for you to tap it. Six in the second place When in an unusual situation follow your intuition. The King's favor has been shown to him by gifts and personal attentions. This energetic concentration could. 3 – Be careful of who you associate with. Nine in the third place. The Can Tong Qi (Triplex Unity) sees the hexagrams #1 Heaven and #2 Earth as cauldron and furnace and hexagrams #29 Mastering Pitfalls and #30 Fire as the medicinal ingredients. Make an offering and you will succeed. Legge: Metamorphosis is believed in only after it has been. ” There will be evil. Judgment. This is why nurturance by the small is developmental. The condition of innocence has less to do with age than with attitude. Cleary (2): Having the vehicle dragged back, the ox halted, the person is punished by heaven. Dim light. F. I Ching Hexagram 58 Tui (Joy). The writer of a great book or the composer of an inspiring piece of music also provide nourishment—to humanity. Think about real goals and take a decisive stand for change. Liu: The lake ascends to heaven, symbolizing Determination. The model of the moment: The major source of your sustenance is never yours to control or restrict access to for others; it belongs to everyone. or express in your words. Other titles: Welling, Potentialities Fulfilled, The Source, The Deep Psyche, "A resurrection or transformation. Neglecting the richness of ones own abilities and not putting them to use, leaves them to atrophy. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 50. Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain. Reading at a Glance: Jian is. Chance is always powerful. Rejuvenation is a returning to one’s natural desires and the recharging of batteries that comes from making progress. At first there was a notification. 56 -- Transition -- 56 . Action: Enlighten. Six in the third place changes to hexagram 50. Be sure the pitcher is sound, lest one run dry. This removes much of the danger that threatened, and brings recognition. 4 Enveloping MENG. 43 -- Resoluteness -- 43 . Line-1 . Being free of desires, you will discover that the empire is at peace of its own accord. Hook Judgment . – LongfellowThe fifteenth and sixteenth hexagrams, each the inverse of the other, represent magnetic and dynamic aspects of the same general idea: Enthusiasm, when it emanates from the Self, is just Temperance in action. Maintain a cheerful attitude, but. 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,. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY -- THE SACRIFICIAL VESSEL . Think about real goals and take a decisive stand for change. Oracle of Love. Growing: the small. The Superior Man grows a little every day. 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. There has been a skilful dealing with several things or people being predatory or cunning in regard to the issue. Prepare carefully. ’. The development of the condition may have been gradual but the transformation is sudden and significant. You can only lead others toward growth if you are willing to grow yourself. Your way of thinking is transformed. Nine in the second place changes to hexagram 27. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-FOUR -- PROPRIETY/MAKING-DO. NOTE: This is a quick port to the web of text I first wrote around 15 plus years ago. Be sure the pitcher is sound, lest one run dry. You are always on the threshold of change; how you approach it will determine your success. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 28 Critical Mass: Adjust. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. Lower Trigram of Water. Nine in the Last Place. It is not the time for active doing. an act of compelling: a driving by force, power, pressure, or necessity. Action: Meditate. Six in the third place. An example could be that wherein a person's shoe laces were improperly tied so that the left foot was bound to the right. 13 -- Union of Forces -- 13 . When you are steadfast in your power, you cannot be thrown from your center. Six in the Last Place. Other titles: Treading, Conduct, The Symbol of Stepping Carefully, Proper Conduct, Cautious Treading, Proceeding Cautiously, Watch Your Step, Proceed at Your Own Risk, Advancing With Care "Illustrates the difference between courage and. One looks for helpers, But good help is hard to find. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-NINE – DANGER . Reading at a Glance: You are being sincere but may feel obstructed. ” There will be evil. There is a destiny that makes us brothers, no one goes his way alone; All that we send into the lives of others comes back. Six in the Third Place. Natural advancement is represented by growth in springtime, when new plant life pushes upward through the earth. Six in the fifth place changes to hexagram 33. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 60. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes fire upon wood. Remain patient and build your strength. Ching Hexagram 62. "-- D. Take aim at your heart and release your passion. "-- D. [The component trigrams combine the concepts of wind and blandness -- hence a favorable wind. Hook . Nine in the Fourth Place changes to hexagram 53. Six in the last place. Commit to the situation. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 55 Abundance: Fulfill. 45: Gathering Together. " It is not easy to reflect the truth, and the superior man is counseled to constantly perfect his capacity to do so. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. Six in the last place. In Critical Mass four dynamic lines lurk inside of the hexagram, weakly contained at top and bottom by two magnetic lines. Gather energy for a decisive new move. Line-1. Our energies change and evolve like seasons in the year. This removes much of the danger that threatened, and brings recognition. Honest differences are often a sign of progress. The king's mind is without any deflection as he goes to his ancestral temple. There is a profound lesson here which is best appreciated by meditating on the associations implied. 3. Six in the third place. Nine in the fourth place changes to hexagram 24. , an image of one who remains obtuse while surrounded by the light of illumination. The Superior Man, taking his stance as righteousness requires, adheres firmly to heaven's decrees. Hello, I got hexagram 47 with 3rd line changing to hexagram 28 in regards to a question whether I should leave my job or not. This a time to let go of people that cause trouble as you stay connected with those who support you. Fit your life into the whole. Remarks: Usually the upper trigram refers to the future and the bottom trigram, the cause. It is seen as a sequel to the previous hexagram,Initiative. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a lake situated upon a mountain. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 38 Opposition: Accommodate. Refraining in case of doubt or disagreement of others is usually safer, but it can also mean losing opportunities. In the previous line 4 we also encounter 3 celebrations of success. No man is free who is not a. Hexagram 27 • Nourishing • I. A cautious halt halfway. e. Line-1. 12 -- Divorcement --12 . Its roots lie in the desperate isolation of Hexagram 47. Action: View. f l y i n g . Ritsema/Karcher: Above wood possessing fire. The transformative process of the pair 53:54 Gradual Advance and Marrying Maiden develops the patience to wait on events and the ability to let yourself be led at a critical moment. Spring (17): Rouse new growth by applying your experience to the ongoing project. Everything flows and nothing abides;everything gives way and nothing stays fixed. Correct mistakes before they spread. F. 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. Action: Amplify. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of conflict and consequent seclusion. – Mahatma Ghandi. ] Cleary (2):Delight comes through, beneficial if correct. The superior man distributes wealth below him, without displaying his favors. Beware of hollow victories. Good fortune. – Galileo. Action: Socialize. The I-Ching translation of Richard Wilhelm, rendered in English by Baynes, also translated this word as "The Army". it's a sign that your depths are calling for expression. ’. Legge:Holding. – Chinese Proverb. 36 -- Clouded Perception -- 36 . Other titles: Difficulty at the Beginning, The Symbol of Bursting, Sprouting, Hoarding, Distress, Organizational Growth Pains, Difficult Beginnings, Growing Pains, Initial Obstacles, Initial Hardship Judgment. “With gentle compassion, I can be brave. This is a time to group together despite differences. The transformation is not necessarily unwelcome or uncomfortable. Adapting honestly and bravely to your situation is the best you can do. The other two hexagrams that contain the idea of advance are number thirty-five, Advance of Consciousness and number forty-six, Pushing Upward -- each expresses its own nuance of meaning, and here the nuance is the gradual manner in which the advance takes place. Similarly, change often causes conflict, and conflict brings about change. Legge: Line five is dynamic in the central place of honor, and has a proper correlate in line two. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 40. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 50. This auspicious hexagram, consisting of all yin lines, represents the power of the feminine. Action: Excite. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 29 Abyss: Relinquish. -Chuang Tzu. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SIXTY-THREE – COMPLETION . F. Six in the fifth place. Those who wish to acquire a following must speak the language of their followers. Matthew 5: 48 . You may not be able to change the direction of the wind, but by frequently adjusting your sails, you can arrive at your destination with a joy that inspires others to follow you. F. The Superior Man, taking his stance as righteousness requires, adheres firmly to heaven's decrees.