An ascent from a fixed position. 10 Treading LU. In Hexagram 44, we are encountering, meeting or ‘coupling’ with a powerful woman. s. 7. You are in the Realizing phase of this Pair. This energetic concentration could. Disorder after completion is inevitable. Watch who you let in. Other titles: The Receptive, The Symbol of Earth, Submission, The Passive Principle, Field, The Flow, Responsive Service, Yin, Natural Response, The Bearer Judgment. . The previous hexagram showed the ascendancy of inferior forces, when all that is good in nature or society yields before what is bad. The Superior Man performs his allotted tasks in consonance with heaven's (or the sovereign's) will. Strip away your negativity and take action. There is a connection to the spirits. On the Cast Hexagram-, Hexagram Lines- and Transformed Hex-tab you can click through to the corresponding original I Ching translation, if applicable. Spring (49): Rouse new growth by stripping away old ideas and patterns. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 2: Receptive: Yield. I Ching Hexagram 54 Kui Mei (Propriety). HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY – LIBERATION . To nourish the people, it is of first importance to see and seek the invisible presence that supports us and fills our mouths. This points to the command and control of great power—a power that increases as it is wisely stewarded. The small: Harvesting Trial. "-- D. Use your words to inspire them and your actions to connect them. Dissolve old structures and liquidate assets. Don’t pull back. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 27 Nourishing Vision: Nurture. Heng betrayed Hai to the authorities and had him chopped into bits – only to suffer his own come-uppance later, at the hands of Hai’s son. Beware of obsequiousness, sycophancy, intolerance and greed. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes fire blazing from the earth. I Ching Hexagram 15 Qiān (Authenticity). Click here to begin using it. An unfeeling atmosphere will undermine vitality. Join with others. Hexagram 50 • Line 4. A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that is unlocked and opens inwards, as. Follow your true desire and wait for new developments. Richard Wilhelm (1873 - 1930) Richard Wilhelm, born in 1873 in Germany, more than any other, is responsible for. a. Reaction score. Don’t be severe or confine your feelings. Give each thing a place to grow and flourish. ” When this is the only changing line, the new hexagram becomes Number sixteen, Enthusiasm, giving us an altogether energetic and action-oriented image. Using the Experienced People opens the Way. 48 as relating often seems to show the backdrop as pool of. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 31 Influence: Woo. If there is a decsion to be made, surrender tot he impulses of your true nature. Adversity is how life unleashes your excellence from within. I ching chart 64 hexagrams king wen sequence educational chart posterChing hexagrams Ching reading grid trigram divination number step guide tosses upper match hexagram below then last find threeI ching and the 3 coins. Yin/yang is the fundamental duality of the Universe whose dynamic tension gives shape to all phenomena and the way they change. You are in the Inspiring phase of this Pair. 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. A child, an idea, an undertaking, whatever. 42 -- Increase -- 42 . HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIVE -- WAITING. This hexagram signifies the importance of deciding and taking action, even if it means breaking the status quo. To persist in small matters is of benefit. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SEVEN -- DISCIPLINE. Do not resort to previous methods. The transformative process of the Pair 17:18 Following and Corruption develops the freedom to follow new ways and the courage to deal with inner corruption. Don’t try to control the process. Action: Transform. Advantageous Trial. A confederation of lower elements combines to serve a greater whole. 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. The transformative process of the Pair 49:50 Skinning and the Vessel develops the freedom to let old grief depart and the courage to grasp renewal. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 28 Critical Mass: Adjust. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. The strong ice will come (by and by). Being free of desires, you will discover that the empire is at peace of its own accord. It is about having the courage to make a change and move forward toward progress. Spring (17): Rouse new growth by applying your experience. Hexagram #10's Lower Trigram of Lake. Hexagram 18 Ku Decay. To regard all things as one, is to be a companion of Nature. Diligence and focus must be maximal because a time of great flourishing is near. Rescue what is important. It is not advantageous to have a place to go. Thus the superior man brightens his character. With Bound, we confront our compulsions and the violence within ourselves. Through Bound we open the subtle body. F. Find a common purpose. You can spend a lifetime and still never come anywhere close to exhausting the resources that are inside of you. By making a change in the punctuation, however, the different significance may be brought out. The superior man knows the cause of error, and persists in his virtue to the end. Paintings and. Develop the strength of your central idea. If you cannot change the direction of the wind, adjust your sails and let it guide you. Sears says the additions to the character are drummers; others say they are grain stalks. The Superior Man performs his allotted tasks in consonance with heaven's (or the sovereign's) will. No human is an island. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 2: Receptive: Yield. This suggests a compulsive, unconscious drive, or an ill-considered impulse to act. Gain their support. The King approaches the Ancestral Temple to receive blessings for all. I Ching Hexagram 19 Lin (Approach). The Well is a norm, a model of order that meets common needs, an endless and inexhaustible source of the water of life. Spring (49): Rouse new growth by stripping away old ideas and patterns. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 24 Return: Go Back. Focus on one central plan. 55 Abounding FENG. D, leading I Ching scholar and diviner. 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. Winter (46): Find the seed of the new by relying on your own inner strength. Let outer appearance reflect inner worth. Ponce -- Kabbalah. The Superior Man reflects in his person the glory of heaven's virtue. An energetic start is essential. Thin branches of trees rush up to the blue sky. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FIFTY-SIX – TRANSITION . Hexagram number 19 references the positive concepts of anticipation and expectation. A transition from chaos to order is referenced by this hexagram. I Ching Hexagram 19 Lin (Approach) Action: Advance. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 51 Shocking: Arouse. Fire is also a symbol of liberation—crackling molecules that fly away from home. Success comes when you untangle the knots and soften the glare. Changes to (43) Determination. Make an offering and you will succeed. Joy and delight to the Noble Lord. Movement towards freedom and laughter. I Ching Hexagram 24 Fu (Return). If you know no boundaries, you will discover no limitations. Pull up and weave the twisted thatch-grass, each with its kind. Great idea about consciously remembering unpleasant things when in a good mental state. Accept the hard work. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 16 Enthusiasm: Align. 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). Zong Gua (underlying cause) 5 Nourishment While Waiting: Patience. I first received hexagram 27 (The Corners of the Mouth) with changed lines 1, 2, and 5. It is a pun on gui, ghost, the spirits of the newly dead whose breath is insidious and harmful. Legge: For the regulation of The Family, what is most advantageous is that the wife be firm and correct. Hexagram 12 is called Pi 否 – Blocked, Standstill, Stasis, Negation. Other titles: Mountain, Keeping Still, The Symbol of Checking and Stopping, Desisting, Stilling, Stillness, Stoppage, Bound, Reposing, Resting, Meditation, Non-action, Stopping, Arresting Movement, "Refers to meditation and yoga. Hmm so what does Wing say of 16 unchanging, she calls 16 'harmonize' and says. Other titles: Family Life, Clan, Home, Linkage, Dwelling People, The Psyche, "May indicate a situation where the family can and should help. Stay connected with your origins/basic values in context of hexagram’s meaning in Judgment and Image. Reading at a Glance: When. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 53 Development: Flower. Other titles: Family Life, Clan, Home, Linkage, Dwelling People, The Psyche, "May indicate a situation where the family can and should help. Hexagram 33 follows from 32, Lasting. (Though connection to the source can and does cause political change – see Hexagram. The Superior Man, acting from his profound knowledge of the words and conduct of the wise men of old, nourishes his virtue. The temple in which the sacred marriage takes place is the world. Outer to Inner: The process transforms the Mediator trigram in the outer world of 17 into the Matchmaker trigram in the inner world of 18. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 21 Biting Through: Discern. Inner perseverance now leads to acquiring a place where you can influence the world you live in. L. Advantageous to put your ideas to the Trial. 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. Here the idea of unification is more pronounced than in the other hexagram. I Ching Hexagram 34 Da Zhuang (Great Power) Action: Invigorate. Resoluteness and Sequence. The struggle is not over yet. Though you feel held back, this is for your own good. 7. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 14 Great Possessing: Shine. Wise Words! The Way is open. Use severe measures to correct wrongdoing. Summer (42): Ripen the fruits by increasing involvements. Advantageous to have a place to go. Lines 2 and 5 specifically mention sacrifice: an important concept in the I Ching. The King sacrifices at the Earth Altar: No mourning! He makes the sacrifice at noon and sets the armies marching. In the contrast of the family, life reveals your deeper color. Winter (31): Find the seed of the new by contemplating what comes next. For this reason I think you should go with Emily. Beware of procrastination, trusting the wrong people, oppressive authority. M. Accumulate the Small to achieve the Great. And drinking from the unchanging source creates the imperative for change in the outer world. 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. Centering in truth involves becoming conscious of the relationship between your heart and the circumstances of your life. Use your power quietly and be generous with those who look to you for leadership. Its inner (lower) trigram is ☰ (乾 qián) force = heaven, and its outer (upper) trigram is ☲ (離 lí) radiance = fire. Outer to Inner: The process transforms the Mediator, the outer world trigram of 49 into the Matchmaker in the inner world of 50. Editor: Blofeld's note on the Confucian commentary sums up the meaning of the line best: "Fear is often a good mentor; by causing us to change our ways, it leads to happiness. The small: Harvesting Trial. Don’t just look at things. In Change there is the Supreme Polarity,. Name and Nature. Ride the Elephant. This is not a place for you to be of service. Correct past mistakes and you can open the way for everyone involved. LiSe has broken the character down into component parts: footsteps, and a mountain pass. The central idea is crossing a line – whether that’s a standard of morality or of customs, or a border in time (such as the change of the year). 27 -- Nourishment -- 27 . Sprouting and Massing. Action: Nurture. Do not get stuck in the mire and muck of your mind. Drive the herds forward. Cooperate with the process. Move forward carefully. Line six is dynamic, and should be considered out of the work of the. Legions. Legge:Contraction means collecting together, or things so collected. Beware of inept strategy and poor coordination. Kang supported Wu, and was rewarded. F. IN THE MANIFESTED REALITY. It does not maul you. Content in your power, you have no need to engage the obstacle. Step outside the rules and press forward. The law of heaven demands a sacrifice. HEXAGRAM NUMBER EIGHT -- HOLDING TOGETHER. Ritsema/Karcher:Retiring, Growing. Work through the Small. Blissful tranquility is referenced here, along with a sense of calm and devotion. Judgment . You will find the way to what is great. The superior man differentiates between high and low, and thus fixes the minds of the people. A foundation without prejudice is the first step in how the weak progresses. Strip away your negativity and take action. Judgment. The wealth of layers of association in this hexagram hint at a complex relationship of light and dark. Hexagram 22 came up more than once: express the essence so that people can relate to it. The Master said: "Heaven and earth come together, and all things take shape and find form. The old character, which looks like a noughts-and-crosses grid, is usually said to be a picture of a grid of fields, with the well at the centre. Other titles: The Symbol of Addition, Gain, Augmenting, Help from Above, Benefit, Advantage, Profit, Expansion Judgment . Nobody's listening. Spring (43): Rouse new growth by decisively parting from old patterns. Action: Disengage. 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 membership. A New Interpretation of Hexagrams!8 -- Holding Together -- 8 . Flourishing. Disorder after completion is inevitable. If the superior man takes the. Beauty does best, yields a harvest, when it has a direction to go. Through Bound we open the subtle body. The second six, divided, (shows the attribute of) being straight, square, and great. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes clouds rising to the zenith -- inactivity! The Superior Man will pass this time in feasting and enjoyment. Inner World. We’ll also look at the lower trigram Fu and how it relates to this hexagram and its moving lines. Think things over very carefully and teach others. 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. HEXAGRAM NUMBER THIRTY-NINE – IMPASSE . We see reflections of ourselves in our relationships with those around us. " A moving line is a line which is so strong that it changes to its opposite. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 17 Following: Show by Example. Top 6: Bitter restraint, divination pitfall. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 44 Coming to Meet: Encounter. – Seneca. The superior man distributes wealth below him, without displaying his favors. " I do not mind if it is moved to "Exploring Divination" or elsewhere. A time of growing power and energies which have not yet revealed themselves. Drive the herds forward. It combines the meanings lame, limping, hobbled, difficulties, poverty and suffering with the meanings straight, honest and frank. 34 Great Invigorating DA ZHUANG. ‘Things cannot end with flowing together, and so Blocked follows. -Chuang Tzu. Return is associated with the time of the winter solstice when the sun begins its journey back toward summer. Wing's paraphrase of Critical Massas more evocative of the figure's meaning in modern terminology. The Pair 1:2 Force and Field is an Engine of Change that develops the transformative power to both inspire and realize things. Fall (44): Harvest the crop by letting emerging new patterns move you. 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. IN THE MANIFESTED REALITY. Legge: During. Be enduring. Trial: Advantageous. Then my next hexagram was 29 (K’an/ The Abysmal- Water). Use your deep power to brighten your work and your purpose. This has inner and outer trigrams forming thunder over the lake. They lead to honor and reward. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 55 Abundance: Fulfill. Other titles: Revolution(s), Transformation, Skinning, The Bridle, The Symbol of Change, Molting, Leather, Skin, Molt, Cut Off, Changing, Radical Change, Overthrowing Judgment . Wilhelm/Baynes: On the mountain, a tree: the image of Development. 23, Stripping Away. Be clear about who is above you and who is under you. The previous hexagram showed the ascendancy of inferior forces, when all that is good in nature or society yields before what is bad. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 23 Split Apart: Regenerate. Don’t go back to old ways. Then your answer includes the special text for those lines, and also the hexagram revealed when they are all changed. The image of the 46th hexagram is of a plant growing in the earth, gradually pushing upward toward the sun. 50 as the primary hexagram sometimes acts as ‘Vessel’ for the change represented by the second hexagram, allowing it to become real. Your worth will be recognized. 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,. It enables a person to collect energy and move with Heaven, disentangled from the emotions of greed, anger, desire and ignorance. It represents a time when you have ignored a. The Pair 61:62 Opened Heart and Small Traverses is an Engine of Change that develops the inner peace to understand the significance of your life and the ability to craft its meaning into an enduring message for a new generation. Promote, explain, repeat and do not pull back. Summer (38): Ripen the fruits. Wise Words! The Way is open. Be brave and independent. an irresistible impulse to perform an irrational act. In Critical Mass four dynamic lines lurk inside of the hexagram, weakly contained at top and bottom by two magnetic lines. Beware of seeking personal gain or insisting on control. Hu Gua (hidden influence) 39 Obstruction: Innovate. Ending it in the Eighth Moon: Trap! The Way closes. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 46: Pushing Upward: Ascend. Don’t just wait for. THE. Beware of using old ideas. Spread the word through inspiring words and images. Ask two and three times, you obscure it. The Superior Man consults both high and low and thereby steadies the people's will. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SEVEN -- DISCIPLINE. Do not focus on inspiring others (1). Summer (14): Ripen the fruits. 56 Sojourning LU. The name of this hexagram is very straightforward: the Well. Make an offering and you will succeed. Legge:Contraction means collecting together, or things so collected. The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. ] Cleary (2):Delight comes through, beneficial if correct. Zong Gua (underlying cause) 54 Propriety: Subordinate. Mothering Change presents Transforming Lines as Steps of Change that show you where and how to focus your energy. Serve your highest ideals. Reading at a Glance: After a period of feeling fulfilled,. Be sincere. 4 Enveloping MENG. Hexagram 18 gives rise to some of the least ‘generalisable’ readings in the I Ching. This is why Joy is developmental. Winter (45): Find the seed of the new by speaking out about where you are and what you want to do. It enables a person to collect energy and move with Heaven, disentangled from the emotions of greed, anger, desire and ignorance. Put your ideas to the Trial through the woman. 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. Liu: The lake ascends to heaven, symbolizing Determination. Spring (55): Rouse new growth by spreading abundance to all. 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. To nourish the people, it is of first importance to see and seek the invisible presence that supports us and fills our mouths. HEXAGRAM NUMBER FORTY-TWO -- INCREASE . The universal spirit - the connection of everything in the universe as a sentient spiritual whole - feels its connections and takes pleasure in them when they are harmonious and sincere. Earth seems to be above heaven (the sky), and heaven is on earth. There is a thing confusedly formed ~ life is an all or nothing equation. Bring together what belongs together. A. Spring (17): Rouse new growth by using your experience. The underground lake is directly below the mountain in the. But still, here are a few thoughts on the nature of each moving line. Changes are coming so abide in your power and virtue. Summer (25): Ripen the fruits by clarifying your purpose. Inner World. To follow the energy of life, you will discover that it is always seeking the best of what you might become. In some cases, the Chinese character that designates the hexagram is itself an image. I Ching Hexagram 35 Chin (Progress). When walking across a thin and bending beam, one must take heart and have faith that it will hold. Fall (52): Rouse new growth by meeting others with generosity and care. In Hexagram 24, a single yang line is welcomed by five open yin lines above it. Though the way ahead is unobstructed and the goal is clear, a cautious and careful attitude is still important, lest you slip and fall. 4 Click to read about the first I Ching hexagram online In the small window, you have buttons that are links to the texts for the two I Ching online hexagrams. It is not advantageous to have a place to go. 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. Make no impulsive decisions. Stay low and humble. Outer to Inner: The process shifts the Navigator trigram from the outer world of 39 to the inner world of 40. If the rope does not reach the water the well does not serve its purpose. I Ching Hexagram 30. Like a kite cut from the string, lightly the soul of my youth has taken flight. HEXAGRAM NUMBER TWENTY-NINE – DANGER . The Superior Man distributes his emoluments to those below; dwelling in virtue, he renounces them. HEXAGRAM NUMBER SIXTY -- RESTRICTIVE REGULATIONS . –Francis QuarlesThe hexagram symbolizes the ninth month when summer has passed and the year is about to fall into the sterile arms of winter. They. Reading at a Glance: Heaven is. 1 Inspiring Force/Creator QIAN. Ji Ji, Already Crossing is part of a group of four figures (1 and 2, 63 and 64) that form the Four Gates of Change, places where the Hidden Winds of the Four Directions enter the human world. 1: Creative Power. Action: Accept. Don’t make plans, just listen. ’. Make an offering and you will succeed. Make an offering and you will succeed. Blofeld: This hexagram symbolizes thunder over a pool. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, in order to improve the mores. Small harvest in having a direction to go. In one day you are received three times. Beware of pride, presumption, arrogance, disrespect and condescension. Have no fear. I Ching Hexagrams. Nourish the people you live and work with. Something important is coming. One hears thunder unexpectedly. Awareness of your attachment to other people is the key that opens the door to knowing your true place in the world. Outer to Inner: The process of the pair transforms the Mediator trigram in the outer world trigram of 47 into the Matchmaker trigram in the inner world of 48. He need not be anxious -- without his efforts a way of escape will be opened for him. Use the wisdom of the past to nurture your inner power. The gravity of matter merges with the upward radiation of light to create a condition of deep harmony. Things, situations, people and even your life, they are all as good as the size of your acceptance and generosity towards them.