Hu Gua (hidden influence) 64 Before Completion: Prepare. ] Liu: Wind following wind symbolizes Penetration. This powerful hexagram which in its most literal sense means "heaven" supporting the "earth" is an indication of peace and favorable times. Don’t make plans, just listen. 6 -- Stress -- 6 . "-- D. "-- D. 2 – You stand at the centre of things and are modest. I Ching Hexagram 57 Xun (Penetration). The superior man encourages people to cultivate virtue. This is not a time for patience, but for decisive action. Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side, which he never shows anyone. The Superior Man grows a little every day. In hexagram 62, line 2, you were asked to follow your intuition. Good times seem inevitable, and there is vitality in the air. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. I feel completion in this fusion of the opposites. 5. The heart grows daily humbler, while the virtue grows daily higher. After the change, three days. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SIXTY-ONE -- INNER TRUTH . The subject of the line does what she can to get out of danger, and finally, as is signified by the central position of the line, the issue is better than could have been expected. Spring (5): Rouse new growth. Six in the Third Place. Advancement is now open to you. Legge: The first line, magnetic, shows the looking of a child -- not blamable in those of inferior rank, but a matter of regret in superior men. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SIX -- CLOUDED PERCEPTION . The hexagram describes a condition that has become unsustainable and is ripe for change. From the perspective of the image and the sequence, the masculine line 6 of Hex 23 has survived and returns to position 1 of Hex 24. I express my highest creativity. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 50. HEXAGRAM NUMBER NINE -- PASSIVE RESTRAINT. The subject of the sixth line shows more of the spirit of the hexagram than most. Nine in the first place changes to hexagram 12. Nine in the third place. Other titles: The Taming Power of the Small, The Symbol of Small restraint, The Lesser Nourisher, Taming the Small Powers, Small Accumulating, Small Harvest, Small Obstruction, Nurturance by the Small, Restraint by the Weak, Restrained, Minor Restraint, The Weak Force, The Force of the Small, Weak Forces Restrain Strong. Let’s continue with hexagrams 41 and 42. Commitment is the force of attraction that brings all things back to you. Legge: The first line, magnetic, shows its subject proclaiming her pleasure and satisfaction. The message for the superior man in this hexagram is the only injunction in the Book of Changes to re-consult the oracle. The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. Trust in nature. The hexagram describes a stage of development where all preparatory work has been done, strength has built up and one is ready to act. [The arrangement of the component trigrams suggests glimpses of the sky among the peaks of the mountains. Action: Regenerate. The reward will exceed the loss. Nine in the Fifth Place. Other titles: Standstill, The Symbol of Closing, Stagnation, Obstruction, The Wife, Obstructed, Decadence, Disjunction, Impasse, "Yin supporting yang which is wrong, they part company. Interactions become cool and unexciting. The answer should tell you the condition of your will. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 44: Coming to Meet: Encounter. This is the core of mysticism. – Gloria AnzalduaHexagram 3 - Chun. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-FOUR -- TEMPTATION . ) The good auspice is due to this flexibility, but in either instance the following must be guided by a reference to what is correct. Commit to the situation. I Ching Hexagram 50 Ting (Cauldron) Action: Refine. Life’s natural friction is the force that shapes your individuality. The time for Approach, like Spring, does not last. There is a thing confusedly formed ~ life is an all or nothing equation. , an image of one who remains obtuse while surrounded by the light of illumination. Blofeld:The Family. Other titles: Standstill, The Symbol of Closing, Stagnation, Obstruction, The Wife, Obstructed, Decadence, Disjunction, Impasse, "Yin supporting yang which is wrong, they part company. Wooing is how you attract those things that you desire. 9 -- Passive Restraint -- 9 . The lesson for him is to wait because the power operating against him is too strong. 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. If not resolved it could cause you long term damage. – Henry Van Dyke. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. Such relationships strip away our privacy to expose much more of us to others than is the case in other associations. The superior man differentiates between high and low, and thus fixes the minds of the people. "-- D. Make an offering and you will succeed. As another ancient scripture put it, “To every thing, there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. ( Alternate: When in the presence of arrogance, the wise man plays the fool. The hexagram shows this as having arisen out of the relationship between something or someone stubborn and unyielding, and a someone or something passionate and giving. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 61. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 2: Receptive: Yield. Action: Inspire. Less is more. Realize that limitations are necessary to achieve balance and order in any endeavor. You hold the power to become the master of your existence. Legge: In the first line, dynamic, we see its subject as the dragon lying hid in the deep. Cleary (2):. Reading at a Glance: When the. The Collins Chinese-English Dictionary translates the Chinese word (师) as either. The course usually recommended for such times: Do. We sleep, but the loom of life never stops and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving. There is the possibility of becoming an intermediary. If something that belongs to you is stolen do not allow yourself to be thrown off balance. The symbolism of the lines indicates the situations encountered by the prince. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 38 Opposition: Accommodate. Participate with life; do not mystify it. Discipline is symbolized by water under the earth—a vital resource that is available but hidden, requiring effort to access. The flying dragon is an ancient symbol of a dynamic, arousing force that bodes well for creative movement. Line-1. Great receptivity attracts great gifts and great blessings. Six in the. 14: Affluence. Opportunities for you to help others will come later. The weak and strong can coexist. Substantiality is better than ornament. No lines changing: you can try to do things, but they may fail or even backfire. Advances are not responded to. 41. Legge: Recognizing the risks involved in criminal prosecution, justice demands a resolute proof of the culprit's. . Uncertainty grips you tightly. Pathfinder Hexagram 46 Opportunity The model of the moment: A major ( and perhaps unexpected ) move may be in the offing. He had the uneasy manner of a man who is not among his own kind, and who has not seen enough. If it is the only changing line, the new hexagram becomes number 64, Unfinished Business, with its corresponding line depicting a moral victory. The number seven is the first of another hexagram. Women's persistence brings reward. Cleary (1): In Nurturance of the Great it is beneficial to be chaste. Humankind has not woven the web of life. It has an encouraging future to look forward to. Meditate to help eliminate emotional or physical ailments. F. The new light is slowly emerging. Hexagram number 61 signifies a deep bond or feeling of kinship. The perseverance of the woman furthers. Line-1. Nine in the Last Place. Paintings and Prescriptions. That's the principle of BITING THROUGH; nothing is immune to the imperative of Light. 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 . I Ching Hexagram 55 Feng (Abundance). Richard Wilhelm (1873 - 1930) Richard Wilhelm, born in 1873 in Germany, more than any other, is responsible for. and sometimes we need a good crackling in order to perceive a truth and to act on it. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 53 Development: Flower. Line-1. Substantial progress and increasing prosperity are exhilarating and good—as long as you go with the flow and keep the interests of others in mind. To have one's inner forces correctly united is indeed Possession in Great Measure, which is the title that Wilhelm gives to this figure. Action: Encourage. There is a final step to be taken. He rides over water in a vessel of wood, and will cross the great stream with success. Nine in the second place. Presumably one's emotions become bigger/more excitable in 31 as one receives and feels attraction. – Chinese Proverb 41. It does not help to feel sorry for yourself by dwelling on past misery. Be inspired when fate has brought you into a relationship where you are not the first chosen to be aware of why you are here. If you know no boundaries, you will discover no limitations. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 41. 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. As a benefactor you are now in a position to give and support. Legge:Contraction means collecting together, or things so collected. Analogous to gods or cosmic forces, their "laws" are like the laws of karma or of nature -- inexorable in their outcome. I Ching Hexagram 46 Sheng (Pushing Upward) Action: Ascend. Six in the Fourth Place. The hexagram includes the ideas of both following others and being followed by others. 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. Action: Trust Hu Gua (hidden influence) 27 Nourishing Vision: Nurture. This auspicious hexagram, consisting of all yin lines, represents the power of the feminine. Invoke wisdom of the older wise female member of your family for guidance. Supreme success! Like the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, a person whose fortunes have turned for the better shines brightly now. Your worth will be recognized. Line-1. A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimension. Completing: disarraying. 11 -- Harmony -- 11 . – Chinese Proverb 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. (41 Diminishing) Outer World. I Ching Hexagram 17 Sui (Following). 6 ––>43 Thanks7: Organized Discipline. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 64 Before Completion: Prepare. The hexagram describes a stage of development where strength has accumulated sufficiently for one to make a powerful thrust. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 29 Abyss: Relinquish. We sometimes get all of the information, but we refuse to get the message. Not losing the ladle, the libation. 49: Revolution. You may feel disappointed to be in this subordinate position. Move on. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a watery hole at the foot of a mountain amidst uncultivated growth. It can be especially effective in coping with our own internal conflicts. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 24. 2. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 50. During normal times, daily ritual and habit keep life ordered and. If the rope does not reach all the way into the well, of if the bucket breaks, that is unfortunate. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-NINE -- METAMORPHOSIS . Action: Transform. Action: Arouse Hu Gua (hidden influence) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. Action: Amplify. Bad prospects for marriage or partnership. 50: The Cauldron. Hexagram 09 – Hsiao Ch’u / The Taming Power of the Small; Hexagram 10 – Lü / Treading; Hexagram 11 – T’ai / Peace; Hexagram 12 – P’i / Standstill; Hexagram 13 – T’ung Jên / Friendship in the Open; Hexagram 14 – Ta You / Possession in Great Measure; Hexagram 15 – Ch’ien / Modesty; Hexagram 16 — Yü / EnthusiasmHexagram 33 follows from 32, Lasting. The hexagram symbolizes the ninth month when summer has passed and the year is about to fall into the sterile arms of winter. Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own. Ritsema/Karcher: Shake, Growing. You don’t have to do everything alone. Six in the Fifth Place. Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. Fire evaporates water, and water puts out fire. Pathfinder Hexagram 28 Breaking Point The model of the moment: When large actions or great excesses dominate the news of the day, you can expect changes of unusually large proportions. 36 -- Clouded Perception -- 36 . While your path to growth opens up proceed with caution. 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. 19 -- Approach -- 19 . Implicit in this curious challenge is a need to evaluate your competence to further the Work. I’m baffled since the actual picture of my life doesn’t look at all like this. You can only lead others toward growth if you are willing to grow yourself. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SIXTY-TWO -- SMALL POWERS . Reading at a Glance: Jian is. "-- D. To have one's inner forces correctly united is indeed Possession in Great Measure, which is the title that Wilhelm gives to this figure. This hexagram represents a decrease of the lower trigram in favor of the upper, because the third line, originally strong, has moved up to the top, and the top line, originally weak, has replaced it. Find strength in your own inner truth. Earth seems to be above heaven (the sky), and heaven is on earth. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 56 The Wanderer: Explore. B. HEXAGRAM NUMBER ELEVEN -- HARMONY. Action: Accept. (Changes to hex. 39 -- Impasse -- 39 . While you are close to your goal, you may be feeling rejection, failure or abandonment as Tao throws you back upon yourself to discover your folly. Advantageous to step into the Great Stream. Legge: The first line, magnetic, shows its subject proclaiming her pleasure and satisfaction. –Emerson It is also interesting to note that in each case the changing line (either 42:2 or 41:5) changes its respective hexagram to number sixty-one, Inner Truth. And the still deeper secret of the secret: the land that is nowhere, that is your true home. Everything flows and nothing abides;everything gives way and nothing stays fixed. It can be especially effective. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 26. Summer (41): Ripen the fruits through surrender of personal ambition. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 21 Biting Through: Discern. A state of calm and disengagement is enforced. ) The thirty-fifth hexagram shows the trigram of Clarity progressing over the earth -- an image of advancing awareness. On the Cast Hexagram-, Hexagram Lines- and Transformed Hex-tab you can click through to the corresponding original I Ching translation, if applicable. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 53 Development: Flower. Legge: The sixth line. Outstanding. Hexagram 36 - Ming I. – Emerson. If you are not playing the host, you will discover that you are the guest. Adaptation leads you to harmonize with the changes. People come and go, but the well remains a well. Exposure to danger brings good fortune to those who move beyond it. Whatever he does will succeed because he is correct and right. Reading at a Glance: At some. Number 3 again! Nine in the fifth place changes to hexagram 18 which also advises. Remember and avoid illusion. There is a single flow of. The study of Nature is intercourse with the Highest Mind. Reading at a Glance: Heaven is. This is about character. Wu: Relief indicates advantage in the southwest. 2. L. Other titles: Progress, Prospering, The Symbol of Forwardness, To Advance, Advancement, Making Headway, Getting the Idea, “Comes the Dawn” Judgment . This is a recognition of your trustworthiness and ability to remain impartial. This time. We are told not to cross the bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by those who crossed. 11 -- Harmony -- 11 . 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. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. The temple in which the sacred marriage takes place is the world. Posted by Adele Aldridge Art, Hexagram 56, I Ching Meditations, I Ching Prescriptions Subscribe to RSS feed. The model of the moment: Truth can be a powerful ally in the forging of new relationships, or the persuasion and influence of others. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. I Ching Hexagram 54 Kui Mei (Propriety) Action: Subordinate. . 19: Approach of Spring. 4. Six in the third placeAfter moving like the dance of a tiger I realize I am. Be inviting, tolerant and productive. In Critical Mass four dynamic lines lurk inside of the hexagram, weakly contained at top and bottom by two magnetic lines. This suggests a compulsive, unconscious drive, or an ill-considered impulse to act. One hears thunder unexpectedly. 54: THE MARRYING MAIDEN (Sequential: Alternative Name and Number: Shocking Indulgence) THE SEQUENCE: Zodiac: 24° – 30° Aries. . Wilhelm titles this hexagram Preponderance of the Great. One cannot refuse. Nine in the 2nd place changes to hexagram 22. I am in harmony with the natural rhythms of being as. – Mark Twain Do not become a slave of yourself, of your duties or wishes. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-ONE -- DISCERNMENT . – James LevinI Ching Hexagram 21 Shi Ho (Biting Through). I Ching Hexagram 10 Lǚ (Treading) Action: Cautious Advance. Don’t be timid. Defences have crumbled. The Superior Man, acting from his profound knowledge of the words and conduct of the wise men of old, nourishes his virtue. Whirling in rhythmic regularity. This is the core of mysticism. Line-1. First comes fear, then a sharpened vision. Posted by Adele Aldridge Art, Hexagrams, I Ching, I Ching Meditations, I Ching Prescriptions Subscribe to RSS feed. "-- D. 4 Enveloping MENG. An example could be that wherein a person's shoe laces were improperly tied so that the left foot was bound to the right. ] [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of the changing status of. Action: Socialize. where you can see and be seen from a distance. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SEVEN -- DISCIPLINE. Pathfinder Body type: SUV / Crossover Doors: 4 doors Drivetrain: Four-Wheel Drive Engine: 260 hp 3. Other titles: After Completion, The Symbol of What is Already Past, Already Fording, Already Completed, Settled, Mission Accomplished, Tasks Completed, After the End, A state of Climax Judgment . Pursue only your original goals and destiny will lead you away from danger. You don’t have to do everything alone. 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. B. Wu:Prosperity results from the interaction of heaven and earth. The Superior Man manages the situation by subduing his need to speculate, meddle, or call attention to himself. A suppressed resolve will betray itself in the eyes. Nine in the fourth places changes to hexagram 9. Also, the problem will not fix itself. Six in the fourth place changes to hexagram 38. To persist in small matters is of benefit. ䷨ Sun / Decrease above ☶ KêN KEEPING STILL, MOUNTAINbelow ☱ TUI THE JOYOUS, LAKE This hexagram represents a decrease of the lower trigram in favor of the upper, because the third line, originally strong, has moved up to the top, and the top line, originally weak, has replaced it. What is below is […] I Ching Hexagram 31 Hsien (Influence/Wooing) Action: Woo. Action: Breakthrough. Refraining in case of doubt or disagreement of others is usually safer, but it can also mean losing opportunities. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FOUR -- INEXPERIENCE . Nine in the third place changes to hexagram 3. You are always on the threshold of change; how you approach it will determine your success. What is unobservable. Nine in the last place placeI Ching Hexagram 64 Wei Chi (Before Completion). Zong Gua (underlying cause) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. The temple in which the sacred marriage takes place is the world. Legge:. Though you feel held back, this is for your own good. Line-6 . Life is a pure flame and we live by an invisible sun within us. Six in the Fourth Place. Legge: Metamorphosis is believed in only after it has been. Six in the second place changes to hexagram 6. 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. Judgment . That which I have been seeking. the shoes we wear show our status in the culture we travel in. Whether others deserve your attention or not, you give it. It shows men's minds alienated from correctness and sure to go on to disorder. 29 -- Danger --29 . A warning! I must not be arrogant in my climb. What is below is decreased to the benefit of what is above. Six in the third place changes to hexagram 63. The superior man distributes wealth below him, without displaying his favors. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of a disturbing and inspiring shock. Liu: Wind blowing around the foot of the mountain symbolizes Work after Spoiling. But one does not drop the spoon or chalice. In hexagram 62, line 2, you were asked to follow your intuition and call on the older wise female member of your family for guidance. 4. Line-6 . 35 -- Advance of Consciousness -- 35 . Cui (Gathering Together) Action: Network. This classic translation from Chinese was in German, by Richard Wilhelm in 1923. Wooing is how you attract those things that you desire. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 15. Once I understand the cause for what. It deals with those with whom one is closest and most comfortable, one's immediate family and close friends. 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. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 28: Critical Mass: Adjust "Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 37 Family: Support. Legge: Metamorphosis is believed in only after it has been. 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. Sun, Diminishing, and Yi, Augmenting, offer a paradigm of sacrifice and its results. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 8 Union: Discover. Search over 1,100 listings to find the best Victoria, BC deals. Action: Innovate. In 41 the space made is more for the sake of economy and best function. This classic translation from Chinese was in German, by Richard Wilhelm in 1923. 8 -- Holding Together -- 8 . Nevertheless, change is as essential to the world as breathing to our lives; our experience of it cannot. In such a situation the person. Initially significant. Cleary (2): For solution, the southwest is beneficial. . The 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. The law of heaven demands a sacrifice. Legge: For the regulation of The Family, what is most advantageous is that the wife be firm and correct. Hexagram 37 - Chia Jen. The lesson of the hexagram is that the nourishing of men of talent and virtue intimates great progress and success. F. It should be seen as a virtue, and noted. Perseverance despite the misjudgement of others is vital. Other titles: Fellowship with Men, The Symbol of Companionship, Lovers, Beloved Friends, Like-minded persons, Concording People, Gathering Men, Sameness with People, Universal Brotherhood, Fellowship, Community, United, Human Association,. Painting inspired by the Chinese Character for Hexagram 54, The Second Partner. Huan (Dispersion) Action: Flow. Legge: Line five is dynamic in the central place of honor, and has a proper correlate in line two. f l y i n g . Six in the Third Place Wake up! You may be looking for nourishment in the wrong place. But your light is seen and you can move on to create with more support and acclaim. Hook .