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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, July 4, 2019
Ace of Swords
Upright, this card tells of being triumphant and victorious via determination. In reverse, this card warns of winning but with disastrous results.
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
2 Of Swords
Upright, this cad tells of indecision and the need to look to harmony or friends. In reverse, this card warns of disloyalty and of someone making trouble.
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Thursday, June 20, 2019
3 of Swords
When upright, this card tells of upheaval and the need for discarding what is unnecessary. When in reverse, this card tells of a lesser degree of loss.
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
4 of Swords
When upright, ths card tells of banishment and of upcoming change for the better. In reverse, this card tells of qualified success.
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
5 of Swords
Upright, this card tells of a stalemate and that preparing to move forward is a good idea. n reverse, this card warns of being prideful, of empty victories and to be weary of interference.
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
6 of Swords
When upright, this card tells of journeys and a bright future. In reverse, this card tells to face whatever problems there are head on.
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