This turns your desire to connect your action with the spirit into inner. Spring (55): Rouse new growth by spreading abundance to all. Qián (The Creative) Action: Initiate. Other titles: Family Life, Clan, Home, Linkage, Dwelling People, The Psyche, "May indicate a situation where the family can and should help. "-- D. Sprouting and Massing. Hexagram 41 is named 損 (sǔn), “Diminishing”. Reduce what is overdeveloped. " Without change, your need to harmonize is vital. Summer (27): Ripen the fruits by clearing the channels of communication. Liu: The heaven above and the lake below symbolize Treading. Hexagram 17 Sui Following. Make an offering and you will succeed. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes wind blowing over a marshy lake. 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. Legge: During. So both hexagrams are part of the work of making things possible: clearing and renewing the space that sustains limitless growth. Expect a new event, person or idea to shake up your world. I Ching Hexagram 53 Ji’an (Development). The revolution in hexagram 49 has deep roots. This leads to a breakthrough. ‘Coupling, the woman is powerful. (An aside: Stephen Karcher came up with the idea of the ‘ Shadow hexagram ’. It shows men's minds alienated from correctness and sure to go on to disorder. Spring (3): Rouse new growth by starting again. 4 Enveloping MENG. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-TWO -- KEEPING STILL . Liu: The lake ascends to heaven, symbolizing Determination. Mothering Change uses The Circle of Protectors consultation template, first presented in I Ching: Symbolic Life, by Stephen Karcher. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 17 Following: Show by Example. Reading at a Glance: Heaven is. Winter (31): Find the seed of the new by contemplating what comes next. When you receive Hexagram. Summer (21): Ripen the fruits by biting through obstacles. I Ching Hexagram 19 Lin (Approach). Voyager, there are no bridges; one builds them as one walks. This is how anger becomes a shackle on the pathway. This hexagram pair, 57/58, is flanked by 55 / 56 and 59 / 60, which are complementary (change all the lines of 55 to get 59, and all the lines of 56 to get 60). To nourish the people, it is of first importance to see and seek the invisible presence that supports us and fills our mouths. 55 and 59 both speak of the king. Wise Words! The Way is open. Winter (46): Find the seed of the new by relying on your own inner strength. Take immediate creative action. Be sincere. Thus the superior man is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance and protection of the people. The marriage is between lines two and five, and when they both change the hexagram created is number 63, After Completion, the "perfect" or reference hexagram determining all correct relationships. The hexagram deals with the union between the ruler and his ministers -- between high and low in the kingdom. Express yourself. hexagram 57 Penetration (xun). Inner World. The Superior Man reflects in his person the glory of heaven's virtue. Do not focus on inspiring others (1). Just ‘biting through’ and grasping it yourself doesn’t complete the divination. We are told not to cross the bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by those who crossed. Changes are coming. ’. Nine in the third place changes to hexagram 3. (Changes to hex. Think about real goals and take a decisive stand for change. Don’t be timid. Outer to Inner: the pairing process transforms the Navigator trigram in the outer world of 29 into the Visionary trigram in the inner world of 30. Auspicious. I Ching Hexagram 63 Chi Chi (After Completion) Action: Renew. The Way to the Source is open. Be clear about who is above you and who is under you. Line-1. Hexagram 18 gives rise to some of the least ‘generalisable’ readings in the I Ching. ’. But still, here are a few thoughts on the nature of each moving line. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 40 Liberation: Untangle. This hexagram is complementary to hex. Hexagram 14 Ta Yu Great Possessing. Gather your team around your central idea. Wise Words! The Way opens. A foundation without prejudice is the first step in how the weak progresses. – Chinese Proverb. In the last sign, the water is above the earth, and in the 45th, the lake is above the earth. I Ching Hexagram 22 Bi (Grace). Find a common. Communicate positive feeling, togetherness, enthusiasm, joy and laughter. There is nothing to be gained by knowing the goals you seek – and actually setting out to create the life you envisage is a trap. Your reading of 32. It is about having the courage to make a change and move forward toward progress. Spring (43): Rouse new growth by decisively parting from old patterns. When the oak is felled the whole forest echoes with its fall, but a hundred acorns are sown in silence by an unnoticed breeze. Equilibrium is the great foundation of life, and harmony its universal path. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 54 Propriety: Subordinate. A mind which is open to nature is a fertile field. The transformative process of the pair 47:48 Confining and the Well develops the strength to escape from oppression by re-connecting with real human values. The Superior Man performs his allotted tasks in consonance with heaven's (or the sovereign's) will. When you merge the world in here with the world out there your destiny is revealed. The ancient character appears to be an elaborated, decorated version of the character for ‘drum’: see Richard Sears’ site –. Just as a clap of thunder brings a jolt to the sky, hexagram number 51 signifies the imminence of a powerful jolt to one's life. I wonder if I might butt in here please. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 38 Opposition: Accommodate. I_ching_hexagrams_great_wheel – world clockFind. As a wisdom tradition and divinatory practice, it offers living images that nourish psyche and spirit, allowing us to participate in the ongoing process of change through which all new things come into. Sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny. When you lose your way, life always hands you a map that says: ‘you are here. It is also a time of individual strength and courage. This line (and indeed the entire hexagram) is often received in answer to questions concerning creativity or the creative process. Just looking at the shape of the. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 51 Shocking: Arouse. This could prove to be a wonderful wake-up call. Take the lead. Advantageous to put your ideas to the Trial. Gather energy for a decisive new move. Fall (52): Rouse new growth by meeting others with generosity and care. ] Cleary (2):Delight comes through, beneficial if correct. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 38 Opposition: Accommodate. Use your power quietly and be generous with those who look to you for leadership. The King sacrifices at the Earth Altar: No mourning! He makes the sacrifice at noon and sets the armies marching. Don’t try to control the process. Hold on to the hidden connections. Legge: Metamorphosis is believed in only after it has been. It will grow if your ego is not in the way, if you are open to life. Hexagram 37 is named 家人 (jiā rén), “Dwelling People”. Be clear about who is above you and who is under you. Action prevails. Reading at a Glance: Jian is. –. 27 -- Nourishment -- 27 . The transformative process of the Pair 19:20 Nearing and Viewing develops the patience to wait on a new spirit and the insight to see how it manifests. (Changes to hex. Action: Advance. Do not use having a direction to go. Don’t make plans, just listen. That "an advance to the south is fortunate" means that as all plants turn southward toward the sun, their source of nourishment, so should we turn toward the light and clarity of the "great man" or Self within us. Nourish the people you live and work with. This turns outer expression of inspiring ideas. Focus on one central plan. Attract and join things through your willingness to accept them (31). Adorning. A New Interpretation of Hexagrams!8 -- Holding Together -- 8 . Wu: Three would create doubts. , "Get the message or suffer the consequences. It is not the time for active doing. 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. Search out new companions. Six in the fifth placeCleary (1): Joy is developmental, beneficial if correct. Find the people you truly belong with. Adaptation leads you to harmonize with the changes. Ritsema/Karcher:Retiring, Growing. Attract and join things through your willingness to accept them (31). This life is calm, firm and provided with everything necessary. B. In the Book of Changes it is said: `When three people journey together, their number decreases by one. e. Free yourself from old entanglements. ‘Returning, creating success. The transformative process of the pair 53:54 Gradual Advance and Marrying Maiden develops the patience to wait on events and the ability to let yourself be led at a critical moment. The lesson of the hexagram is that the nourishing of men of talent and virtue intimates great progress and success. Be on your best behavior but do not compromise your principles. A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that is unlocked and opens inwards, as. Such incidents arouse every nerve in your body—perhaps in a brief wave of panic—but soon, once the danger has passed, the. Spring (11): Rouse new growth by disentangling yourself from past influences. Earth seems to be above heaven (the sky), and heaven is on earth. And drinking from the unchanging source creates the imperative for change in the outer world. Beware of confusing ideas and hasty plans. In correcting outmoded or inappropriate feelings one must proceed with care because emotional/instinctual forces cannot be altered as quickly as we can change our minds. [This hexagram represents joy in practicing the Tao. Express yourself freely. The name of Hexagram 36, ming yi, is translated as ‘brightness hidden’ or ‘brightness wounded’. Outer to Inner: The process transforms the Mediator trigram in the outer world of 43 into the Matchmaker trigram in the inner world of 44. The old character shows a knife, and a less-clear component that might be a well winch or a bag for filtering wine, separating the wine from the dregs. Advantageous to step into the Great Stream. Give each thing a place to grow and flourish. LiSe has broken the character down into component parts: footsteps, and a mountain pass. They. Hexagram number 28 is a reminder to not bend under the weight of burdens. Gain their support. 7. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 20 Contemplation: View. Close; Quick Insights – Short, simple courses on interpretive tools and approaches that give you quick insight into your readings – available as part of Change Circle. Spring (17): Rouse new growth by applying your experience. The power is in the toes, the lowest part of the body, and the very bottom of the hexagram. The Pair 1:2 Force and Field is an Engine of Change that develops the transformative power to both inspire and realize things. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes a body of water lying open to the sky. The Master said: "Heaven and earth come together, and all things take shape and find form. Only through letting go of the old and embracing the new can. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 31 Influence: Woo. The previous hexagram showed the ascendancy of inferior forces, when all that is good in nature or society yields before what is bad. This allows energy and breath to circulate freely. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 25 Innocence: Open. Hook . If you make your home in the inevitable, you will. Adapt to the time by giving up personal desires and supporting those who look up to. Make no impulsive decisions. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes wind blowing over a marshy lake. Spring (54): Rouse new growth by leaving the old ways behind. 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. 35 Flourishing JIN. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 40 Liberation: Untangle. Spring (17): Rouse new growth by applying your experience to the ongoing project. Use your deep power to brighten your work and your purpose. Adversity is how life unleashes your excellence from within. A powerful forest swayed in the wind. Collect the energy and insight to start anew. Ritsema/Karcher:Retiring, Growing. This hexagram provides a general picture of how (or by what means) the situation may change – the landscape that defines the scope for change, or how you might move in. Ending it in the Eighth Moon: Trap! The Way closes. Find the people you truly belong with. There is no real blockage that can withstand submission. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-TWO -- INCREASE . Don’t just think about it, do something. Beware of using old ideas. Work through the Small. Life shows its harmony, when you discover your connection to what unfolds. 19 -- Approach -- 19 . The underground lake is directly below the mountain in the. I think the breast feeding discussion works in this thread with its title of "I Ching: Mothering Change. The hexagram deals with the union between the ruler and his ministers -- between high and low in the kingdom. Constancy of a great person, good. Dwelling People. Judgment . Then you turn to this hexagram in your book and read your answer. Fall (12): Harvest the crop. Draw on your inner power and don’t pause. Legge: The hexagram of Expansion denotes a state of dissipation or dispersion. Legge: The hexagram of Expansion denotes a state of dissipation or dispersion. An unfeeling atmosphere will undermine vitality. Legge:The Magnetic means success through the docility of a mare. 23 Stripping BO. HEXAGRAM NUMBER EIGHT -- HOLDING TOGETHER. A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party: there is no battle unless there be two. Do not stay in isolation. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 2: Receptive: Yield. Join with others. I Ching Hexagram 30. the small exceeds itself. The Mysterious I Ching: Forerunner of Computer Binary and Life Strategy. on I Ching Hexagram 28 Ta Kuo (Critical Mass). Be open to the unexpected. Changes to (35) Progress. It does not maul you. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 54 Propriety: Subordinate. First comes fear, then a sharpened vision. [The component trigrams combine the concepts of wind and blandness -- hence a favorable wind. This hexagram's "shadow side" reveals circumstances preventing the union of entities or forces, more than those conditions promoting fruitful affiliation. Be brave and independent. “When one has the trust of the creatures, one sets them in motion. The root of the term jing, well is Two, the Two Protectors that permit life to exist and the Divine Couple, a manifestation of Earth and Heaven. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIVE -- WAITING. Change your perspective. Other titles: The Army, The Symbol of Multitude and of Army, Legions/ Leading, The Troops, Collective Force, Discipline, Soldiers, Group Action, A Disciplined Multitude, Ego Discipline, Willpower "Can refer to mourning but its essential meaning is Discipline. Hexagram 19 (lín) Hexagram 20 (guān) Approach: Contemplation: Hexagram 21 (shi-ho) Hexagram 22 (Bi) Biting Through: Grace: Hexagram 23 (bo) Hexagram 24 (fu) Splitting Apart: Return:I Ching Hexagram 37 Chia Jen (Family). Line six is dynamic, and should be considered out of the work of the. Legge:Holding. Make them rise up or push them down. Given perseverance on your part, this. This points to the command and control of great power—a power that increases as it is wisely stewarded. Judgment . Without fault. Nobody's listening. Collect what you need to meet the future joyously. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 19 Approach: Advance. – Chinese ProverbThe Oracle. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 43 Determination: Breakthrough. Find qualified people to work with. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. The universal spirit shares our feelings of Love and. 3,990. Top 6: Generous nearing. The noble one ‘sets the situation straight and consolidates his destiny’: this is more than just a time for good ideas, it’s a. Therefore, follows the overwhelming of the small. The ‘powerful woman’ problem. Hexagram 37 shows the significance of having a strong form of open communication within a group. A chun tzu possesses completing. You are ignored and frozen out of the culture where you belong. I Ching Hexagram 10 Lǚ (Treading) Action: Cautious Advance. The hexagram often reflects a situation in which the "archetypes": the passions, appetites, emotions, drives and instincts have left their proper places within the psyche and are flying free like birds escaped from the zoo. 11: Harmony. Things are obscured, there is no longer a notification. I Ching Hexagram 42 Yi (Increase). 52 -- Keeping Still -- 52 . For instance, in hexagram three (thunder + water), Chun is “a blade of grass pushing against an obstacle as it sprouts out of the. 23, Stripping Away. It is not the time for active doing. But change is eternal, and here we see the beginnings of recovery from the former situation. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN – FAMILY . Joy and delight to the Noble Lord. Liu: The sun rising above the earth is the symbol of Progress. Move forward carefully. Ask two and three times, you obscure it. It means us, all together, all of us. Mothering Change presents Transforming Lines as Steps of Change that show you where and how to focus your energy. Through Bound we open the subtle body. – Chinese Proverb. Hexagram #54: Thunder over Lake. Hexagram #28: Lake over Wind. ’ If a man carefully examines his thoughts, he will be surprised to find how much he lives in the future. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-FOUR -- TEMPTATION . ’. Serve your highest ideals. Outer to Inner: The process of the pair transforms the Matchmaker trigram in the outer world of 53 into the Mediator trigram in the inner world of 54. 10 Treading LU. Beware of negative feedback that damps spirit and enthusiasm. Beware of seeking personal gain or insisting on control. A child, an idea, an undertaking, whatever. When the table is sorted by this column, it will also be sorted by the binary representation of the Gua, and. I Ching Hexagram 8 Pi (Uniting). Treading on the Tiger’s tail. 27 -- Nourishment -- 27 . If there is a decsion to be made, surrender tot he impulses of your true nature. a. This suggests a compulsive, unconscious drive, or an ill-considered impulse to act. One hears thunder unexpectedly. Beware of melancholy, doubt and negativity. D. Your worth will be recognized. To regard all things as one, is to be a companion of Nature. Then my next hexagram was 29 (K’an/ The Abysmal- Water). Balance and adjust things by cutting through pride and complication. In the contrast of the family, life reveals your deeper color. Like a river that has been dammed or a pot of boiling water with a lid clamped on, holding and containing power produces enormous potential. I Ching Hexagram 57 Xun (Penetration). 26 Great Accumulates DA CHU. Express yourself freely. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 46: Pushing Upward: Ascend. The King approaches the Ancestral Temple to receive blessings for all. – Marcel Proust60 -- Restrictive Regulations-- 60. But change is eternal, and here we see the beginnings of recovery from the former situation. I Ching Hexagram 35 Chin (Progress). The Superior Man devotes careful thought to his judgments and is tardy in sentencing people to death. THE. The Pair is made up of Fire and Water in maximum integration and suggests all the metaphors of cooking and transforming, a continual creative relation to. This classic translation. Wilhelm (from Lectures on the I Ching): A complete change is. You are in the Realizing phase of this Pair. Winter (45): Find the seed of the new by speaking out about where you are and what you want to do. Compulsion:1a. Hexagram 48 • Line 5. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 47 Oppression/Exhaustion: Adapt. Most of the lines either depict the danger of such a situation or warn about how to control it. Spring (54): Rouse new growth by leaving the old ways behind. In Change there is the Supreme Polarity,. If the superior man takes the. Line 1:The Superior Man is able to carry affairs through to completion. Fall (44): Harvest the crop by letting emerging new patterns move you. This lets us nourish the Ancestors who in turn nourish and ennoble their descendants in a flow of radiant blessings. The progression in the hexagram is from ignorance to clarity, and then in line six, ignorance within clarity -- i. Don’t pull back. Do not focus on your own quest (56). – James LevinThe hexagram deals with pleasure that is spiritually meaningful. 19 Nearing LIN; 20 Viewing GUAN; 21 Biting Through SHI HE; 22 Adorning Bi; 23 Stripping BO; 24 Returning FU; 25 Disentangling WU WANG; 26 Great Accumulates DA CHU; 27 Jaws/Nourishing YI; 28. Hexagram 59 • Line 1. Legions. Action: Go Back. The temple in which the sacred marriage takes place is the world. The changing lines between hexagram 46 and hexagram 47 Changing line #3 "Rising Toward the Empty City"- The image of an empty city means you are starting from scratch. 19: Approach of Spring Spring is coming. Spring (11): Rouse new growth by disentangling yourself from past influences. I Ching Hexagram 56 Lu (The Wanderer). Outer to Inner: The process transforms the Matchmaker trigram in the outer world of 57 into the Mediator trigram. Click on the left button for the first hexagram, the most important one. Keep your focus. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-NINE – IMPASSE . Be modest and do what has to be done. F. 37 Dwelling People JIA REN. Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit. Don’t try to control the process. It is the spontaneous movement of a being who, by yielding to the overwhelming force of the spirit, fulfills its true destiny. It describes the stage of being fully present at the culmination of a development. Rescue what is important. Summer (13): Ripen the fruits. "-- D. Tags: Art, Hexagram 63, I Ching, Meditations, Prescriptions.