”. That two could accomplish more than one. by Stefan Stenudd. The Superior Man, acting from his profound knowledge of the words and conduct of the wise men of old, nourishes his virtue. Nine in the fourth place changes to hexagram 20. Many could be harmed by its improper use. The transformation is not necessarily unwelcome or uncomfortable. Other titles: The Symbol of Rising and Advancing, Ascending, Ascension, Rising, Promotion, Advancement, Sprouting from the Earth, Organic Growth Judgment . Six in the fifth placeBlofeld: This hexagram symbolizes the sky visible amidst the mountain peaks. Outer to Inner: The process shifts the Navigator trigram from the outer world of 39 to the inner world of 40. But an important offered opportunity can help disperse the gloom – but only if one revitalise ones inner spirit. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 19 Approach: Advance. "-- D. 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. Beyond the secret door you’ll come to a room with seven candles arranged in a hexagram, with one groups of candles in the middle, while the wall to the northeast glows invitingly. 44. This suggests a compulsive, unconscious drive, or an ill-considered impulse to act. Ritsema/Karcher:Retiring, Growing. The transformative process of the pair 11:12 Pervading and Obstruction develops the spirit to spread the wealth and the fortitude to stand by what you know is right. At the winter solstice, the Yang seems to have disappeared. Liu:The Family. '. 42 -- Increase -- 42 . The progression in the hexagram is from ignorance to clarity, and then in line six, ignorance within clarity -- i. With economy, I can be liberal. A gentle wind gathers clouds, but still, there is no rain. I Ching Hexagram 31 Hsien (Influence/Wooing) Action: Woo. Pleasure is a spiritual prize as much as it is a human one. The former are "the great," active and vigorous; the latter are "the inferior," passive and yielding. Eating properly implies care for oneself; providing healthy meals in the home implies caring for the family. Other titles: Obstruction, The Symbol of Difficulty, Arresting Movement, Trouble, Obstacles, Barrier, Halt, Halting, Limping, Afoot, “Sit Tight—Don’t move” "One is surrounded by an underwater reef and should wait for assistance. hexagram 33 line 2 . The model of the moment: Truth can be a powerful ally in the forging of new relationships, or the persuasion and influence of others. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-FOUR -- PROPRIETY/MAKING-DO. Six in the fourth place changes to hexagram 6. Advantage can often be gained by moving backwards temporarily, before again moving forward. The name of Hexagram 37 is simply 家人, jiaren, ‘Home People’ – which also means the members of a family. Those in positions of power will be inclined to support your desire to progress. No man is free who is not a. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 29. Trust that your own inner discipline and strength will influence those you deal with. The application of this power should be virtuous and careful. Interesting that hexagram 46, Earth over the Wind and Wood is Pushing Upward. This is my birth hexagram, I admit most of this interpretation is true. I Ching Hexagram 60 Jie (Limitation) Action: Regulate. 2 You face danger from an abrupt change. Such movement is a reversal of polarities. To persist in small matters is of benefit. 44 -- Temptation -- 44 . This is about character. The lesson of the hexagram is that the nourishing of men of talent and virtue intimates great progress and success. Nine in the third place changes into hexagram 24. The three top lines form the upper trigram and represent the outer situation. Hexagram 58 Tui Joy. Wilhelm/Baynes: The Family . 6. Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise, seek what they sought. Stay right where you are and the answers will fall into your hand. Change your attitude. I Ching Hexagram 44 Gou (Coming to Meet) Action: Encounter. The itch is the chaotic force that spurs us. The K'ang-hsi editors point out that the distinction between hexagram number forty-eight, The Well, and this one is the difference between the nourishment of the people in general and the specific nourishing of worthy men. 46 -- Pushing Upward -- 46 . Deciding forms a pair with hexagram 44, Coupling : 'Coupling means meeting, supple meets firm. His being clothed in simple white crowns the lesson that ornament must be kept in a secondary place. – GoetheI Ching Hexagram 21 Shi Ho (Biting Through). HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-FOUR -- TEMPTATION . – ConfuciusThe Can Tong Qi (Triplex Unity) sees the hexagrams #1 Heaven and #2 Earth as cauldron and furnace and hexagrams #29 Mastering Pitfalls and #30 Fire as the medicinal ingredients. Coming to Meet. [This hexagram represents joy in practicing the Tao. Simply co-operate with the ongoing process of change. Good luck is coming your way as a result of your charity towards others. I Ching Hexagram 51 Zhen (Shocking). When we become aware of the potential danger. A natural responsiveness attracts success through support and perseverance rather than bold action. I Ching Hexagram 13 T'ung Jen (Fellowship). Outer to Inner: the process transforms the Navigator trigram in the outer world of 29 into the Visionary trigram in the inner world of 30. The universal spirit shares our feelings of Love and. The ‘powerful woman’ problem. 6. Summer (1): Ripen the fruits. The great image says: Everywhere under Heaven there is Wind: birthing. Brighten people’s understanding. Advantageous to have a direction to go. Of its own accord the female principle comes to meet the male. “With gentle compassion, I can be brave. A woman's perseverance benefits. People come and go, but the well remains a well. Kou is the Chinese name of the I Ching Hexagram 44. Other titles: The Corners of the Mouth, Providing Nourishment, The Symbol of the Cheek and of Nourishment, Jaws, Lower Jaw, Nurturing, Swallowing, Sagacious Counsel, Nourishing, To Feed, "Can mean money, usually as the result of. Ask two and three times, you obscure it. Action: Meditate. Use what talent you possess; the woods would be silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-TWO -- INCREASE . between husband and wife, so this figure treats of the continuous observance of their respective duties. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a favorable wind. When we become aware of the potential danger. Other titles: The Abysmal, The Symbol of Sinking, Water, The Abyss, Gorge, Repeating Gorge, Repeated Entrapment, Double Pitfall, Multiple Danger, Double Water, The Deep, Dark Forces, The Perilous Pit, "May not be as bad as it sounds, but whatever happens, remain true to yourself. I Ching Hexagram 57 Xun (Penetration). Pathfinder Hexagram 47 Trapped The model of the moment: You are surrounded by enemies or inundated with adversity. I Ching Hexagram 10 Lǚ (Treading) Action: Cautious Advance. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-SEVEN -- NOURISHMENT . 3. Pathfinder Hexagram 09 Binding The model of the moment: Here some element, weak in itself, draws strength from the situation to successfully restrict or move a much more formidable entity. Reading at a. timing is important to achieve the goal. The time is right. Danger and evil tidings may surround you. Nevertheless, change is as essential to the world as breathing to our lives; our experience of it cannot. Pathfinder Hexagram 51 Shock The model of the moment: Preparation and respect for the greater forces of nature protects one from experiencing shock or suffering losses from its sudden, unexpected, and dazzling displays of power. It is interesting to note that when this hexagram is turned upside down it becomes hexagram number sixty-three, and line 64:4 is thereby transformed into line 63:3, which see. HEXAGRAM NUMBER 30 -- CLARITY . When you pay respect to the great, you pave the way for your own greatness. The name of Hexagram 51, zhen 震, means Shock, Quake, and encompasses both thunder and earthquake. Hexagram 13 - T'ung Jen. This fluid trigram is often an indication of uncertainty or sudden shifts. The changing lines between hexagram 44 and hexagram 56 Changing line #2 "Separating the Fish" - This is a time to keep closed-hearted people at bay. The changes need to be presented with clear guide lines. Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 44. Hexagram 49. Other titles: The Marrying Maiden, The Symbol of the Marriage of the Younger Sister, Marriageable Maiden, The Marrying Girl, Subordinate, The Second Wife, Converting Maidenhood, Returning maiden, Making a young girl marry, Marrying a young girl, Marrying a Maiden, Unilateral Action, Impropriety, Improper. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-SIX – TRANSITION . Although a layer of fear may arise at the onset of the jolt, overall this is a time when fear will transform. – Kierkegaard. People also call this Hexagram ‘ coming to meet ’ or ‘ coupling ’ or ‘ meeting . Spring (54): Rouse new growth by leaving the old ways behind. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of approaching and being approached. Reading at a. Compare the first two hexagrams with hexagram number eleven, Harmony, and number twelve, Divorcement, noting the implications of the symbolism in terms of the proper management of the Work. [The arrangement of the component trigrams suggests glimpses of the sky among the peaks of the mountains. Finding ourselves in company of others who are taking a path unwise for us, we see our established and tried friendships have more to offer. This is a time when it will be easy to cultivate mutual trust in relationships and partnerships. Ponce -- Kabbalah. The Pair 29:30 Ghost River and Radiance is an Engine of Change that develops the courage to accept all challenges and the clarity to be of help to others. Hilary says of the pair in her book. Fruitful to have a direction to go. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 38 Opposition: Accommodate. As such, you can cast only one spell with the hex trait each turn; attempts to cast a second hex spell on the same turn fail, and the spellcasting actions are lost. Legge:Completion intimates progress and success in. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SIXTY-THREE – COMPLETION . HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT – MUTUAL ALIENATION . Legge:The Magnetic means success through the docility of a mare. Participate with life; do not mystify it. The simplicity starts with its shape –. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a favorable wind. Six in the third place changes to hexagram 50. 5. I wrote about this a while ago: Hexagrams 28 and 62 are both about guo: ‘passing, going by,. The hexagram deals with pleasure that is spiritually meaningful. Hook. Most likely it will be advice from a woman. The ability to learn from experience—one of humanity’s greatest treasures—implies constant yet gradual progress. Use your deep power to brighten your work and your purpose. Maintain a state of innocence to keep your own integrity. To regard all things as one, is to be a companion of Nature. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 44: Coming to Meet: Encounter. As each love blooms in the peace of its own nature in its own time. F. It is of benefit to continue. Hexagram #43 is structured out of two 3-line trigrams stacked over and under one another. ’. [This hexagram describes your situation in terms of living and working with others in a common space. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 64 Before Completion: Prepare. To set things right: pitfall. Don’t go back to old ways. In the mixing of foreign waters, the further evolution of life is spurred on, and new, fertile soils distributed and laid down for the benefit of future. The attraction of opposites is a powerful and fundamental force, especially that of a mutual attraction in the beginning stages. Upper Trigram of Lake. Summer (13): Ripen the fruits by joining with others. Action: Remedy Hu Gua (hidden influence) 54 Propriety: Subordinate. The Superior Man grows a little every day. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a body of water lying open to the sky. Crossing the line: guo. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 4 Youthful Folly: Try Again. This is the core of mysticism. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 24 Return: Go Back. Commitment is the force of attraction that brings all things back to you. Humankind has not woven the web of life. Blofeld:The Family. The King's favor has been shown to him by gifts and personal attentions. They. Being free of desires, you will discover that the empire is at peace of its own accord. Hexagram 47 Trapped The model of the moment: You are surrounded by enemies or inundated with adversity. The model of the moment: Here is a meeting not of equals, but of an inferior element seeking something from a superior. 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. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TEN -- CAUTIOUS ADVANCE. The conditions of the meeting are not entirely appropriate. I Ching Hexagram 37 Chia Jen (Family). Wooing is how you attract those things that you desire. Combined with the character for ‘great’ – a man standing straight – this gives a powerful impression of virile strength and energy. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 8 Union: Discover. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, in order to improve the mores. We are but one thread within it. Legge: Line five is dynamic in the central place of honor, and has a proper correlate in line two. Other titles: The Marrying Maiden, The Symbol of the Marriage of the Younger Sister, Marriageable Maiden, The Marrying Girl, Subordinate, The Second Wife, Converting Maidenhood, Returning maiden, Making a young girl marry, Marrying a. The. Action: Inspire. 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. Its symbol is a hand offering meat or flesh, a sacrifice that leads to the shared meal with humans and spirits. The Superior Man, abiding in holiness and virtue, inclines the people towards goodness. Action: View. Hexagram 28 Dà Guò, across the great pass. 1: Creative Power. Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one’s own sunshine. Texte Si une femme est forte et hardie, il n’est pas bon de l’épouser. It is not easy to reflect the truth, and the superior man is counseled to constantly perfect his capacity to do so. The great image says: The marsh submerges the tree: Great excess. To have one's inner forces correctly united is indeed Possession in Great Measure, which is the title that Wilhelm gives to this figure. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 55 Abundance: Fulfill. The prince carries out his mandate, proclaiming it to the four regions. Use your neighbor’s affluence. Cleary (1):The Well: Changing the village, not changing the well; no loss, no gain. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 28: Critical Mass: Adjust "Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night. Action: Enlighten. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 28 Critical Mass: Adjust. Sears says the additions to the character are drummers; others say they are grain stalks. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a tree upon a mountain. ’. Overcoming the obstacles will bring real success in the end. Perseverance despite the misjudgement of others is vital. 6 -- Stress -- 6 . Those who are ready to help then come forward with healing and without obligation. Gou, Coupling is the appearance of the fate announced by an oracular message. Other Titles: Youthful Folly, The Symbol of Covering, Immaturity, Uncultivated Growth, Youth, Acquiring Experience, Youthful Ignorance, Enveloping, Folly, Darkness "Often the I Ching uses this hexagram to show us that we should not be asking this question. "-- D. 4. In such times, summon up your fortitude, don’t shine your light, simply withdraw. Pathfinder Hexagram 40 Liberation The model of the moment: A source of tensions and problems is cleared away. These texts apply only for the lines that were marked, when the hexagram was cast. Sow a habit, reap a character; sow a. Other titles: The Symbol of Addition, Gain, Augmenting, Help from Above, Benefit, Advantage, Profit, Expansion Judgment . NOTE: A simple way to think about trigrams is that the upper trigram points to external. They are warm, gentle and open. Expansion. Persevering. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 25 Innocence: Open. Hook . F. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 60 Limitation: Regulate. Equilibrium is the great foundation of life, and harmony its universal path. 4. Action: Flower. 54 -- Propriety/Making-Do -- 54 . 24. Hexagram 44 Temptation. 3. Line-1. The model of the moment: Here is a meeting not of equals, but of an inferior element seeking something from a superior. This is a good time for decisive action to resolve festering problems. Use your imagination and don’t fall into self-pity. The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. . The identical idea is found in the Kabbalah: 36 -- Clouded Perception -- 36 . (To ‘let things take their time’ is to let things go, to delay or slacken; the character shows trailing silk threads. Six the the first place changes to hexagram 54. Following every impulsive whim we feel leads to loss of necessary judgement in any circumstance. Richard Wilhelm (1873 - 1930) Richard Wilhelm, born in 1873 in Germany, more than any other, is responsible for. I Ching Hexagram 56 Lu (The Wanderer). Deciding means breaking up, firm breaks up supple. – Henry Van Dyke. 2: Receptive Power. A foundation without prejudice is the first step in how the weak progresses. " Hexagram #44: Heaven over Wind. 43 -- Resoluteness -- 43 . Offers have been rejected and perhaps there has been anxiety that the right situation or relationship will not arrive. Cleary (2):. Cleary (1):The Well: Changing the village, not changing the well; no loss, no gain. That is, 64 is the shadow of 1, 63 is the shadow of 2, and. 39 shows where our tussles with reality can end up: in a wild, rocky, mucked-up stoppage. Great hearts steadily send forth the secret forces that incessantly draw great events. Of its own accord the female principle comes to meet the male. Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 3. As LiSe shows, that blends into the meaning of the whole. Treat your partner the way you want to be treated in return. 44. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SIX -- CLOUDED PERCEPTION . It is the spontaneous movement of a being who, by yielding to the overwhelming force of the spirit, fulfills its true destiny. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN – FAMILY . Nevertheless, he is sick or in distress. See full list on divination. A quick fix -- here and gone -- only heightens the antsiness, and soon we're off on the. The second changed hexagram, #56, can be broken down into a. It cannot be bypassed or ignored. Do not get stuck in the mire and muck of your mind. Six in the Fourth Place. HEXAGRAM NUMBER EIGHT -- HOLDING TOGETHER. 2 You are. Psychic Revelation. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SIX -- CLOUDED PERCEPTION . Continuing leads to success and good fortune. Six the the first place changes to hexagram 34. Other titles: Deliverance, The Symbol of Loosening, Release, Eliminating Obstacles, Taking-apart, Untangled, Solution, Dissolution, Relief, Unloose, Release of Tension Judgment . Other titles: Standstill, The Symbol of Closing, Stagnation, Obstruction, The Wife, Obstructed, Decadence, Disjunction, Impasse, "Yin supporting yang which is wrong, they part company. Sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny. 39 -- Impasse -- 39 . Line-1. Action: Transform. 8 -- Holding Together -- 8 . " Compulsion:1a. Much to correct, much to organize. Other titles: Conflict, The Symbol of Contention, Strife, Litigation, Quarreling, Arguing, Lawsuit, "It is important to mind one's step at the very beginning then things will have a chance to work out all right. Hexagram 44 - Kou. ’. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 44: Coming to Meet: Encounter Progress is often marked by a slow return to original sincerity. then yin and yang alternated in 63/64. 35 Flourishing JIN. There is still danger, but if you are aware of this and prepared, there can be no difficulty. Our inner quality may not be reflected in our outer circumstance. Action: Commit Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. The figure has certain affinities with hexagram number forty- four: Temptation which also depicts an inferior element encroaching from below. L. It is always better to fail in doing something than to excel in doing nothing. Opportunities for you to help others will come later. You are always on the threshold of change; how you approach it will determine your success. In the wake of a storm on land, deliverance can appear in the form. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 47 Oppression/Exhaustion: Adapt. I Ching Hexagram 63 Chi Chi (After Completion). 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. 3. The fact that each hexagram is the inverse of the other should. You can spend a lifetime and still never come anywhere close to exhausting the resources that are inside of you. The lesson of the hexagram is that the nourishing of men of talent and virtue intimates great progress and success. 9: Small Influences. I Ching Hexagrams - The list of 64 hexagrams and information about all hexagrams from the I. You are in the Realizing phase of this Pair. Hexagram 28 shares its core concept with 62: Exceeding, guo, great or small. Expect a new event, person or idea to shake up your world. Virtuous strength therefore controls itself and considers the consequences for others before acting. The I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most ancient manuscripts. 19 -- Approach -- 19 . Be clear and simple. The three bottom lines of the hexagram form the lower trigram and represent the inner situation. Fire is also a symbol of liberation—crackling molecules that fly away from home. Hexagram 44 Temptation. This means you will likely experience again circumstances similar to a previous period. Cui (Gathering Together) Action: Network. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. The hexagram describes a stage of development where strength has accumulated sufficiently for one to make a powerful thrust. Be on your best behavior but do not compromise your principles. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 24 Return: Go Back. Interesting that hexagram 46, Earth over the Wind and Wood is Pushing Upward. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a favorable wind. Avoid rash acts at work, your position is rather vague, use the advice of colleagues at work, they will tell you the best way. There is a connection to the spirits that binds you to others. The noble one stands alone without fear, retreats from the world without melancholy. Like an ancient forest—where the subtle play of light, texture, and shadow results from a process measured in centuries and inches—things of lasting value develop gradually, at their own pace. Action: Explore. I can see hexagram 1 and 2, 63 and 64 as like a pair of bookends containing all life's experience between them. The King approaches the Ancestral Temple to receive blessings for all. The changing lines between hexagram 44 and hexagram 56 Changing line #2 "Separating the Fish" - This is a time to keep closed-hearted people at bay. "-- D. Prepare carefully. The superior man distributes wealth below him, without displaying his favors. It is seen as a sequel to the previous hexagram,Initiative.