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.
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
12 - Stagnaton
There are people who are of poor quality who ascend but this does mean you should as well. Looking inwards and towards doing what's right, the truth and progress can prevail.
When the first line is changing, now is a time influencing matters is not possible.
When the second line is changing, patience is now needed. Persevering with humility and openness will provide of aid.
When the third line is changing, stay on the path of what's right.
When the fourth line is changing, concentrate on doing the right thing and remaining modest as it will lead to an improved situation.
When the fifth line is changing, be weary of your ego as a change is coming but good fortune can come only to those that are cautious and behave properly.
When the sixth line is changing, the stagnation can end by correct behaviour.
When the first line is changing, now is a time influencing matters is not possible.
When the second line is changing, patience is now needed. Persevering with humility and openness will provide of aid.
When the third line is changing, stay on the path of what's right.
When the fourth line is changing, concentrate on doing the right thing and remaining modest as it will lead to an improved situation.
When the fifth line is changing, be weary of your ego as a change is coming but good fortune can come only to those that are cautious and behave properly.
When the sixth line is changing, the stagnation can end by correct behaviour.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
11 - Peace
Now is a time of peace and prosperity for those who maintain their ego and practice long term planning and proper behaviour.
If the first line is changing, as long as you stay humble it is a good time to act.
If the second line is changing, bear with difficult people and situations and work through dealing with it.
If the third line is changing, when difficulties arise, accept the situation and hold on firmly.
If the fourth line is changing, avoid trying to impress or influence people.
If the fifth line is changing, remain modest and patient as that will help bring goo fortune.
If the sixth line is changing, this warns of a waning period. Confront it with a calm patience.
If the first line is changing, as long as you stay humble it is a good time to act.
If the second line is changing, bear with difficult people and situations and work through dealing with it.
If the third line is changing, when difficulties arise, accept the situation and hold on firmly.
If the fourth line is changing, avoid trying to impress or influence people.
If the fifth line is changing, remain modest and patient as that will help bring goo fortune.
If the sixth line is changing, this warns of a waning period. Confront it with a calm patience.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
10 - Treading
Now is a time to tread carefully and with caution. Self-development is also preferable and needed for any lasting influence. During this time of self-development, condemning or correcting others is not a duty.
When the first line is changing, be weary of being too ambition and restless.
When the second line is changing, it warns of entanglements and conflict.
When the third line is changing, avoid taking up what's beyond your own skills.
When the fourth line is changing, be cautious as you move forward.
When the fifth line is changing, be sure to keep a level of friendliness, humility, detachment and inner independence.
When the sixth line is changing, acceptance and inner balance is a must for progress. Good conduct will aid you.
When the first line is changing, be weary of being too ambition and restless.
When the second line is changing, it warns of entanglements and conflict.
When the third line is changing, avoid taking up what's beyond your own skills.
When the fourth line is changing, be cautious as you move forward.
When the fifth line is changing, be sure to keep a level of friendliness, humility, detachment and inner independence.
When the sixth line is changing, acceptance and inner balance is a must for progress. Good conduct will aid you.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
9 - The Taming Power Of The Small
Now is a time of restraints, the need to accept that quietly and for taking small steps to make progress. It's a time of focus, determination and adaptability.
When the first line is changing, it is best to avoid forcing change and being impatient.
When the second line is changing, it is time to be devoted to he truth.
When the third line is changing, it warns o rushing things. To do so will bring misfortune.
When the fourth line is changing, be sure to treat others with gentleness and dignity while maintaining a detached stance.
When the fifth line is changing, be loyal to proper principals and it will eventually pay off.
When the sixth line is changing, success is immediate provided if you move forwards cautiously. Rushing things will not be of help.
When the first line is changing, it is best to avoid forcing change and being impatient.
When the second line is changing, it is time to be devoted to he truth.
When the third line is changing, it warns o rushing things. To do so will bring misfortune.
When the fourth line is changing, be sure to treat others with gentleness and dignity while maintaining a detached stance.
When the fifth line is changing, be loyal to proper principals and it will eventually pay off.
When the sixth line is changing, success is immediate provided if you move forwards cautiously. Rushing things will not be of help.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
8 - Holding Together
Now is a time for creating unions with people to allow for assistance of each other. Now is a time for community building. This also means it is a time to remain innocent, balanced and correct in behaviour.
When the first line is changing, a genuine commitment to the truth is needed.
When the second line is changing, it warns of poor influences.
When the third line is changing, it warns of poor alliances. Independence and integrity is needed during this time alongside making sure you have good alliances.
When the fourth line is changing, it tells of the need to keep to proper principals.
When the fifth line is changing, it warns against clinginess, to be humble and devoted to the truth and to allow people to come in and out of your life.
When the sixth line is changing, to tells to proceed with caution and to pay attention to every step you take.
When the first line is changing, a genuine commitment to the truth is needed.
When the second line is changing, it warns of poor influences.
When the third line is changing, it warns of poor alliances. Independence and integrity is needed during this time alongside making sure you have good alliances.
When the fourth line is changing, it tells of the need to keep to proper principals.
When the fifth line is changing, it warns against clinginess, to be humble and devoted to the truth and to allow people to come in and out of your life.
When the sixth line is changing, to tells to proceed with caution and to pay attention to every step you take.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
7 - The Army
Now is a time to act humanely, cautiously, modestly and with the goal of peace. It's a time to preserve balance and behave even-handedly. Success will come as long as you're alert, just, modest, independent and advance cautiously.
When the first line is changing, be certain your cause is just and your behaviour is modest, generous and balanced. If not, disaster is approaching.
When the second line is changing, reassure yourself in your behaviour.
When the third line is changing, poor influences have influenced the situation. Patience and disengagement is best now.
When the fourth line is changing, detachment and equanimity is needed.
When the fifth line is changing, evil has arisen and lashing out will worsen misfortune.
When the sixth line is changing, it is warning that lasting progress is won slowly.
When the first line is changing, be certain your cause is just and your behaviour is modest, generous and balanced. If not, disaster is approaching.
When the second line is changing, reassure yourself in your behaviour.
When the third line is changing, poor influences have influenced the situation. Patience and disengagement is best now.
When the fourth line is changing, detachment and equanimity is needed.
When the fifth line is changing, evil has arisen and lashing out will worsen misfortune.
When the sixth line is changing, it is warning that lasting progress is won slowly.
Thursday, August 15, 2019
6 - Conflict
This is a time for neutrality and not giving in to anger. It warns of inner conflict and how you're not obliged to pursue this. Patience will be of aid here.
When the first line is changing, it tells how the beginning of a conflict is the best time to end it.
When the second line is changing, it warns of an inflated ego and how humility will be an ally.
When the third line is changing, it tells to avoid fighting for attention.
When the fourth line is changing, warns to stick to a path. Success comes from this.
When the fifth line is changing, tells to avoid conflict.
When the sixth line is changing, it warns how achieving a temporary gain will have greater costs in the long run and how letting go will be needed.
When the first line is changing, it tells how the beginning of a conflict is the best time to end it.
When the second line is changing, it warns of an inflated ego and how humility will be an ally.
When the third line is changing, it tells to avoid fighting for attention.
When the fourth line is changing, warns to stick to a path. Success comes from this.
When the fifth line is changing, tells to avoid conflict.
When the sixth line is changing, it warns how achieving a temporary gain will have greater costs in the long run and how letting go will be needed.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
5 - Waiting
When this hexagram appears, it warns of a situation that cannot be corrected by force. Now is not a time for doubt or agitation and to not give in to fear. Instead, now is a time for being balanced, modest and independent.
When the first line is changing, a challenge lies ahead and anxiety will not help you.
When the second line is changing, now is a time to avoid rash actions as there is danger coming soon.
When the third line is changing, avoid being swayed from a more proper attitude as it will do more harm than any good.
When the fourth line is changing, danger is looming and being humble will be your best asset.
When the fifth line is changing, a moment for rest is coming. Be sure to make good use for the time.
When the sixth line is changing, waiting with an open mind will help you when a solution arises.
When the first line is changing, a challenge lies ahead and anxiety will not help you.
When the second line is changing, now is a time to avoid rash actions as there is danger coming soon.
When the third line is changing, avoid being swayed from a more proper attitude as it will do more harm than any good.
When the fourth line is changing, danger is looming and being humble will be your best asset.
When the fifth line is changing, a moment for rest is coming. Be sure to make good use for the time.
When the sixth line is changing, waiting with an open mind will help you when a solution arises.
Thursday, August 1, 2019
4 - Youthful Folly
This hexagram tells how in youth people tend to lack wisdom due to lack of experience and how there is no shame in asking for guidance. This hexagram tells how personal growth can be achieved at a much faster rate by being taught by those who are wiser and know better. It is just a matter of taking small steps to achieve larger goals as large goals can typically be broken down into multiple smaller and easier to achieve goals that lead to the desired outcome.
When the first line is changing, self-discipline and contemplation are needed but one should be weary of overwork.
When the second line is changing, it is stated that if influence is desired at this time that inner strength and calmness will be most practical.
When the third line is changing, seeking truth and its value will be useful.
When the fourth line is changing, letting go of the ego and fear is needed. Humility will help aid in avoiding misfortune.
When the fifth line is changing, seeking the truth in an open manner will be of aid.
When the sixth line is changing, it is okay to be a fool but learning from foolish behaviour should be done.
When the first line is changing, self-discipline and contemplation are needed but one should be weary of overwork.
When the second line is changing, it is stated that if influence is desired at this time that inner strength and calmness will be most practical.
When the third line is changing, seeking truth and its value will be useful.
When the fourth line is changing, letting go of the ego and fear is needed. Humility will help aid in avoiding misfortune.
When the fifth line is changing, seeking the truth in an open manner will be of aid.
When the sixth line is changing, it is okay to be a fool but learning from foolish behaviour should be done.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
3 - Difficulty At The Beginning
Now is not the time o be impatient. Rather, it is a time of patience and bearing the load of any difficulties. Success will come but it will take some time.
The first changing line states that there will be difficulty at the beginning and that giving up is a bad idea.
The second changing line states a solution to a problem will eventually arise and patience will be needed.
The third changing line states acting on your own will be a poor idea and that patience will help.
The fourth changing line states humility, sincerity and faithfulness will be helpful during this time.
The fifth changing line states forcing the completion of any projects is not a good idea.
The sixth changing line states negative emotions will be detrimental but holding to the truth and preserving will be useful.
The first changing line states that there will be difficulty at the beginning and that giving up is a bad idea.
The second changing line states a solution to a problem will eventually arise and patience will be needed.
The third changing line states acting on your own will be a poor idea and that patience will help.
The fourth changing line states humility, sincerity and faithfulness will be helpful during this time.
The fifth changing line states forcing the completion of any projects is not a good idea.
The sixth changing line states negative emotions will be detrimental but holding to the truth and preserving will be useful.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
2 - The Receptive
This hexagram is about self-reflection and asking if you're seeking to better the world with sincerity or are justing following an agenda. It tells you to let go of any concerns about the conduct of others and the progress of any worldly ambitions.
When the first line is changing, it tells you to avoid defensive or aggressive postures and to return to quiet usage of proper principals.
When the second line is changing, it states that solutions to every situation is there as long as you remain open minded
When the third line is changing, it warns of vanity and that sincerity and humility shall be your aid.
When the fourth line is changing, it is a warning of future danger, not to resist and to work towards fixing the issue.
When the fifth line is changing, it tells to not worry about influencing others while working towards doing good.
When the sixth line is changing, it warns of an inflated ego and how negative emotions will be self-destructive.
When the first line is changing, it tells you to avoid defensive or aggressive postures and to return to quiet usage of proper principals.
When the second line is changing, it states that solutions to every situation is there as long as you remain open minded
When the third line is changing, it warns of vanity and that sincerity and humility shall be your aid.
When the fourth line is changing, it is a warning of future danger, not to resist and to work towards fixing the issue.
When the fifth line is changing, it tells to not worry about influencing others while working towards doing good.
When the sixth line is changing, it warns of an inflated ego and how negative emotions will be self-destructive.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
1 - The Creative
When this hexagram appears, it tells of a positive time. It is a time of being receptive to the gods, self-improvement and allowing poor habits to die. This allows for good fortune to flow.
It is a time for conduct that allows for meeting part way, not overextending yourself and giving attention to the truth to allow for eventual rewards.
When the first line is a changing line, it tells to be patient and warns to not act prematurely.
When the second line is a changing line, it warns to not let your ego to take control and to be modest.
When the third line is changing, it warns of ambition and following an agenda. It is a time to pay attention to what's right.
When the fourth line is changing, there is a possibility of progress in multiple things and success lies in allowing intuition guiding you.
When the fifth line is changing, attention to proper conduct has allowed for good fortune to begin and influence to flow without the need of intervening.
When the six line is changing, arrogance with personal ambitions and conduct is bringing self-destruction. Modesty will help here.
It is a time for conduct that allows for meeting part way, not overextending yourself and giving attention to the truth to allow for eventual rewards.
When the first line is a changing line, it tells to be patient and warns to not act prematurely.
When the second line is a changing line, it warns to not let your ego to take control and to be modest.
When the third line is changing, it warns of ambition and following an agenda. It is a time to pay attention to what's right.
When the fourth line is changing, there is a possibility of progress in multiple things and success lies in allowing intuition guiding you.
When the fifth line is changing, attention to proper conduct has allowed for good fortune to begin and influence to flow without the need of intervening.
When the six line is changing, arrogance with personal ambitions and conduct is bringing self-destruction. Modesty will help here.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Looking Into Paganism
When one looks into paganism it helps to look into what one is most interested in, but also to look into other topics to see if a new interest arises. Personally, I view looking into books are being extremely important when learning about paganism or a specific path, as they tend to be a good place to start. Using the internet to research is another great source seeing as a variety of people are willing to help or have posted useful information.
For many people from what I have seen, when looking into books this means either looking into Western authors and books such as Scott Cunningham, Silver Ravenwolf, Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Not very varied but it can be a very good starting point, possibly even the right place to begin depending on personal interest.
Looking into the Tao Te Ching and I Ching is not uncommon, it however seems to be the two Eastern texts to go over all else. Other Chinese texts are also good to go to, Zhuangzi being a book of the Taoist Canon to go to right after Tao Te Ching, with many other books within the Taoist Canon to look into. For Chinese mythology two books stand out, Journey to the West and Creation of the Gods. Hindu and Buddhist texts are in their own right great to look into.
Books specific on a certain mythology or two, or one or two aspects within paganism, is a great tool as these books tend to specialize on its topic(s), but it may be an idea to look into a more general book if starting to look into paganism. A more general book can give an idea of what mythology or mythologies to look into, a better look at paganism as a whole and even help to look into a specific path to possibly follow.
Plenty of books are accessible to people if they just have the internet, with money typically being the only problem. Book stores help yet can lack much in certain areas, with a multitude of books typically inaccessible leaving the internet a great place to go. I would personally recommend using sites such as Amazon and E-Bay to get books seeing as going to book stores for books from experience tend to be unreliable.
How one goes about learning about paganism is a person choice and truly depends on resources to do so, which is where researching on the internet is great as one doesn’t have to purchase something to gain information but can be just as time consuming if not more. Where to begin in one’s path within paganism just relies on interest and willingness to learn.
For many people from what I have seen, when looking into books this means either looking into Western authors and books such as Scott Cunningham, Silver Ravenwolf, Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Not very varied but it can be a very good starting point, possibly even the right place to begin depending on personal interest.
Looking into the Tao Te Ching and I Ching is not uncommon, it however seems to be the two Eastern texts to go over all else. Other Chinese texts are also good to go to, Zhuangzi being a book of the Taoist Canon to go to right after Tao Te Ching, with many other books within the Taoist Canon to look into. For Chinese mythology two books stand out, Journey to the West and Creation of the Gods. Hindu and Buddhist texts are in their own right great to look into.
Books specific on a certain mythology or two, or one or two aspects within paganism, is a great tool as these books tend to specialize on its topic(s), but it may be an idea to look into a more general book if starting to look into paganism. A more general book can give an idea of what mythology or mythologies to look into, a better look at paganism as a whole and even help to look into a specific path to possibly follow.
Plenty of books are accessible to people if they just have the internet, with money typically being the only problem. Book stores help yet can lack much in certain areas, with a multitude of books typically inaccessible leaving the internet a great place to go. I would personally recommend using sites such as Amazon and E-Bay to get books seeing as going to book stores for books from experience tend to be unreliable.
How one goes about learning about paganism is a person choice and truly depends on resources to do so, which is where researching on the internet is great as one doesn’t have to purchase something to gain information but can be just as time consuming if not more. Where to begin in one’s path within paganism just relies on interest and willingness to learn.
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