Thursday, November 7, 2019

19 - Approach

This hexagram signals the approach of beneficial influences and growth. For this, going in with a proper attitude and a steadfast modesty, patience and tolerance will be helpful.

When the first line is changing, be certain to hold a good attitude.
When the second line is changing, accept external conditions and maintain discipline.
When the third line is changing, be weary of falling into irresponsibility.
When the fourth line is changing, remain open to the abilities of others.
When the fifth line is changing, help from others is attracted by modesty and proper behaviour.
When the sixth line is changing, a greathearted person achieves great success.

18 - Decay

When you see this hexagram, it is a sign that self-improvement is required. Now is a time to fight against stagnation and to seek growth. With self-improvement there will be good fortune.

When the first line is changing, it is time to let go of spoiled way of behaviour or thought.
When the second line is changing, fear is keeping you away from the truth.
When the third line is changing, effort is a good thing but be weary of being too vigourous.
When the fourth line is changing, don't tolerate what is wrong.
When the fifth line is changing, aiding or accepting a wrong will not be helpful.
When the sixth line is changing, improving yourself will be of aid.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

17 - Following

In order to gain a following, a person needs to understand how to be a follower and how to gain loyalty with their own behaviour. It is also necessary to accept the way things are in the now in order to better understand how to change the situation.

When the first line is changing, listen to others with attention and discuss things peacefully.
When the second line is changing, avoid clinging to poor behaviour.
When the third line is changing, sometimes it is best to let go of habits.
When the fourth line is changing, be weary of flattery.
When the fifth line is changing, success begins with good behaviour.
When the sixth line is changing, be steadfast in attaining what you need.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

16 - Enthusiasm

This a hexagram that points out enthusiasm can be useful tool if properly founded. If the enthusiasm is founded on a desire for things such as wealth, power and recognition, it invites disaster. When after attaining and expressing inner truth and balance, it invites fortune.

When the first line is changing, it warns against arrogance.
When the second line is changing, it tells to learn the signs of poor behaviour and to self-correct that.
When the third line is changing, it warns against relying on others for self-improvement.
When the fourth line is changing, it tells that sincerity helps bring in success.
When the fifth line is changing, now is a time to self-reflect.
When the sixth line is changing, it tells that self-correction helps bring in success.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

15 - Modesty

Now is a time where modesty is a means of improving the current situation. It isn't a time for boasting or arrogance but rather a time for openness and seeking opportunities.

When the first line is changing, it warns against seeking recognition or reward.
When the second line is changing, it tells modesty will be of great use.
When the third line is changing, it warns against pausing progress.
When the fourth line is changing, it warns of making a show of modesty.
When the fifth line is changing, now is a time for progress.
When the sixth line is changing, it warns against anger, self-righteousness, pride and self-pity.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

14 - Possession In Great Measure

This is a time of clarity and, provided you remained principled, a time of prosperity and success. If you seek to improve your behaviour, your influence will spread.

When the first line is changing, maintaining humility, detachment and alertness will be of use.
When the second line is changing, being modest and independent will help.
When the third line is changing, now is a time to try to self-improve.
When the fourth line is changing, avoid comparing yourself to others.
When the fifth line is changing, don't try to force influence.
When the sixth line is changing, maintain a level of modesty and seek to do the right thing.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

13- Fellowship With Others

This hexagram is one about relationships and is usually a sign that some sort of self-correction is needed.

If the first line is changing, it warns hidden intentions and/or agendas will cause issues.
If the second line is changing, it warns of forming factions due to poor behaviour.
If the third line is changing, it warns of being mistrustful and secrecy as it will backfire.
If the fourth line is changing, it warns that fighting will cause problems.
If the fifth line is changing, it warns of a separation.
If the sixth line is changing, it warns against reservations towards wisdom.