“Innocent action brings misfortune.” You have done the right thing, but it didn’t work out. There is nothing you can do. Accept it. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Line 6 describes a time when you met The Unexpected, and did the “right thing,” but the outcome was not at all what you hoped for and expected. As The StrangerContinue reading “25. The Unexpected, Line 6”
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25. The Unexpected, Line 2
“If one does not count on the harvest before planting . . . “ Don’t demand to be sure of the outcome before you start. Do what is right and the outcome will take care of itself. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… In times like this, The Unexpected is the rule, not the exception. We expected Covid-19 rates toContinue reading “25. The Unexpected, Line 2”
25. The Unexpected
“Under heaven thunder rolls.” Change comes from an unexpected direction. Success will be yours when you meet it with simple openness. There is no need to fear. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… A really big change is coming your way. It’s something you never even considered, something for which you are totally unprepared. The Yi says: Don’t try toContinue reading “25. The Unexpected”
42. Increase
“Increase. It furthers one to undertake something.” The best way to get the Increase you want is to begin working toward it — now. If you help others, the Universe will help you. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Increase is the future of Clarity. Once you are clear about what you want, you can focus and begin your journeyContinue reading “42. Increase”
30. Clarity, Line 5
“Tears in flood, sighing and lamenting. Good fortune.” Acceptance of a loss you have suffered will allow genuine and sincere inner change. An auspicious moment. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. What have you lost that is keeping you stuck? Often it is a relationship that has you constantly thinking, “If only I had . . . ” or “IfContinue reading “30. Clarity, Line 5”
30. Clarity, Line 4
“It flares up, dies down, is thrown away.” Your fire — your Clarity — is in danger of burning up too quickly. Don’t flame out. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. You are having a burst of Clarity about your situation. One big explosion will not help you much, however. You are allowed one big “Ah Ha!” moment of illumination.Continue reading “30. Clarity, Line 4”
30. Clarity, Line 3
” . . . loudly bewail the approach of old age. Misfortune.” Do not demand an end to one thing or the beginning of another. Accept that what is right comes in its own time. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Clarity about the realities of life will relieve you of a lot of pain and anxiety. Pissing and moaningContinue reading “30. Clarity, Line 3”
30. Clarity
“Brightness. Perseverance furthers.” Your flame burns bright. Cling to what fuels it: your Inner Truth. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. The term “Inner Truth” has no standard definition; it is used to mean who you really are, and what you really want to do. Of the Top Five Regrets of the Dying, according to nurse and author Bronnie Ware,Continue reading “30. Clarity”
38. Opposition / Diversity
“Thus, amid all fellowship, the superior woman retains her individuality.” You don’t have to change yourself to get along with others. Likewise, you don’t have to see them as Opponents, someone who must be “defeated.” Seek harmony instead. ………………………………………………………………………………………… The differences in Eastern thought and Western thought are highlighted in this hexagram, which is theContinue reading “38. Opposition / Diversity”
Subordinate, Line 6
“The woman holds the basket, but there are no fruits in it.” You have accepted a Subordinate role, but you are just going through the motions. You’re not really working at it. Doing something just for appearances will leave you empty-handed. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Remember: The main message of Subordinate is, “The superior woman understands the transitoryContinue reading “Subordinate, Line 6”