Seeking Advice from the I Ching

Question 20: What happens if I call Axxx today for the Letter of Offer?

2007-10-24T17:42:00.000-07:00

What happens if I call Axxx today for the Letter of Offer?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 50 - Ting (The Caldron): There is an intimation of great progress and success.
	The first (bottommost) line, divided, shows the cauldron overthrown and its feet turned up, but there will be advantage in getting rid of what was bad in it. It may also show us the concubine whose position is improved by means of her son. There will be no error.
	The third line, undivided, shows the cauldron with the places of its ears changed. The progress of its subject is thus stopped. The fat flesh of the pheasant which is in the cauldron will not be eaten, but the genial rain will come, and the grounds for repentance will disappear. There will be good fortune in the end.
	The fifth line, divided, shows the cauldron with yellow ears and rings of metal in them. There will be advantage through being firm and correct.
	The situation is shifting, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 10 - Lu (Treading Carefully): One treads on the tail of a tiger, whi

Question 19: What happens if I install a 20V with webers into my car?

2007-10-24T17:41:00.002-07:00

What happens if I install a 20V with webers into my car?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 4 - Meng (Youthful Folly): There will be progress and success. I do not go and seek the youthful and inexperienced, but he comes and seeks me. When he shows the sincerity that marks the first recourse to divination, I instruct him. If he apply a second and third time, that is troublesome, and I do not instruct the troublesome. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
	The third line, divided, seems to say that one should not marry a woman whose emblem it might be, for that, when she sees a man of wealth, she will not keep her person from him, and in no wise will advantage come from her.
	In the topmost line, undivided, we see one smiting the ignorant youth, but no advantage will come from doing him an injury. Advantage would come from warding off injury from him.
	The situation is shifting, but neither Yin (the passive feminine force) nor Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 46 - Sheng (Pushing Upward): There will be great progress and success. Seeking to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate.

Question 18: What happens if I sell my TE?

2007-10-24T17:41:00.001-07:00

What happens if I sell my TE?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 39 - Chien (Obstruction): Advantage will be found in the southwest, and the contrary in the northeast. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man. With firmness and correctness, there will be good fortune.
	From the first line, divided, we learn that advance on the part of its subject will lead to greater difficulties, while remaining stationary will afford ground for praise.
	The topmost line, divided, shows its subject going forward, only to increase the difficulties, while his remaining stationary will be productive of great merit. There will be good fortune, and it will be advantageous to meet with the great man.
	The situation is shifting, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 37 - Chia Jen (The Family): For the regulation of the family, what is most advantageous is that the wife be firm and correct.

Question 17: What happens if I sell my blue rims?

2007-10-24T17:39:00.000-07:00

What happens if I sell my blue rims?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 40 - Hsieh (Deliverance): Advantage will be found in the southwest. If no further operations are called for, there will be good fortune in returning to the old conditions. If some operations are called for, there will be good fortune in the early conduct of them.
	The second line, undivided, shows its subject catch, in hunting, three foxes, and obtain the golden arrows. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 16 - Yu (Enthusiasm): In this state, feudal princes and other delegates may be set up, and the hosts put in motion, with advantage.

Question 16: What happens if S and I register for marriage?

2007-10-23T16:18:00.000-07:00

What happens if S and I register for marriage?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 40 - Hsieh (Deliverance): Advantage will be found in the southwest. If no further operations are called for, there will be good fortune in returning to the old conditions. If some operations are called for, there will be good fortune in the early conduct of them.
	The fifth line, divided, shows its subject, the superior man, executing his function of removing whatever is injurious to the idea of the hexagram, in which case there will be good fortune, and confidence in him will be shown even by the small men.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 47 - K'un (Oppression): Despite exhaustion, there may yet be progress and success. For the firm and correct, the really great man, there will be good fortune. He will fall into no error. If he make speeches, his words cannot be made good.

Question 15: What happens if I migrate to BC?

2007-10-23T16:17:00.001-07:00

What happens if I migrate to BC?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 24 - Fu (Turning Point): There will be a free course and progress. He finds no one to distress him in his exits and entrances. Friends come to him, and no error is committed. He will return and repeat his proper course. In seven days comes his return. There will be advantage in whatever direction movement is made.
	The fifth line, divided, shows the noble return of its subject. There will be no ground for repentance.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 3 - Chun (Difficulty at the Beginning): There will be great progress and success, and the advantage will come from being correct and firm. Any movement in advance should not be undertaken lightly. There will be advantage in appointing feudal princes or other delegates in your stead.

Question 14: What happens if I migrate to Melbourne?

2007-10-23T16:15:00.000-07:00

What happens if I migrate to Melbourne?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 61 - Chung Fu (Inner Truth): Inner truth moves even pigs and fish, and leads to good fortune. There will be advantage in crossing the great stream. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
	There are no changing lines, and hence the situation is expected to remain the same in the immediate future.

Question 13: What happens if Si studies make up?

2007-10-23T08:41:00.000-07:00

What happens if Si studies make up?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 11 - T'ai (Peace): We see the lesser gone and greatness come upon us. There will be good fortune, with progress and success.
	There are no changing lines, and hence the situation is expected to remain the same in the immediate future.

Question 12: What happens if Si studies nail course?

2007-10-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

What happens if Si studies nail course?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 10 - Lu (Treading Carefully): One treads on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success.
	The first (bottommost) line, undivided, shows its subject treading his accustomed path. If he go forward, there will be no error.
	The third line, divided, shows a one-eyed man who thinks he can walk well. He is one who treads on the tail of a tiger and is bitten. All this indicates ill fortune. We have a mere bravo acting the part of a great ruler.
	The situation is shifting, but neither Yin (the passive feminine force) nor Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 44 - Kou (Coming to Meet): We see a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry such a female.

Question 11: What happens if Si studies pastry?

2007-10-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

What happens if Si studies pastry?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 22 - Pi (Grace): He should find a free course, but there will be little advantage if he advance and take the lead.
	The third line, undivided, shows its subject with the appearance of being adorned and bedewed with rich favours. But let him ever maintain his firm correctness, and there will be good fortune.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 27 - I (Providing Nourishment): With firm correctness there will be good fortune. We must look at what we are seeking to nourish, and by the exercise of our thoughts seek for the proper aliment.

Question 10: What happens if I wait for Axxx's letter of offer this week?

2007-10-21T23:45:00.000-07:00

What happens if I wait for Axxx's letter of offer this week?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 26 - Ta Ch'u (The Taming Power of the Great): It will be advantageous to be firm and correct. If he does not seek to enjoy his revenues in his own family, without taking service at court, there will be good fortune. It will be advantageous for him to cross the great stream.
	The fourth line, divided, shows the young bull, yet having the piece of wood over his horns. There will be great good fortune.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 14 - Ta Yu (Possession in Great Measure): There will be great progress and success.

Question 9: What happens if I sell my engine, webers, and gearbox?

2007-10-21T04:19:00.000-07:00

What happens if I sell my engine, webers, and gearbox?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 9 - Hsiao Ch'u (The Taming Power of the Small): There will be progress and success. We see dense clouds, but no rain coming from our borders in the west.
	The first (bottommost) line, undivided, shows its subject returning and pursuing his own course. What mistake should he fall into? There will be good fortune.
	The third line, undivided, suggests the idea of a carriage, the strap beneath which has been removed, or of a husband and wife looking on each other with averted eyes.
	The topmost line, undivided, shows how the rain has fallen, and the onward progress is stayed. So must we value the full accumulation of the virtue represented by the upper trigram. A wife exercising restraint, however firm and correct she may be, is in a position of peril, like the moon approaching full. If the superior man prosecutes his measures in such circumstances, there will be evil.
	The situation is shifting, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 29 - K'an (Water): We see the possession of sincerity, through which the mind is penetrating. Action in accordance with this will be of high value.

Question 8: What happens if I install a 4age with individual throttle bodies into my TE?

2007-10-21T04:18:00.000-07:00

What happens if I install a 4age with individual throttle bodies into my te?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 54 - Kuei Mei (The Marrying Maiden): The action will be evil, and in no way advantageous.
	The fifth line, divided, reminds us of the marrying of the younger sister of king Ti-yi, when the sleeves of her the princess were not equal to those of the still younger sister who accompanied her in an inferior capacity. The case suggests the thought of the moon almost full. There will be good fortune.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 58 - Tui (Joy): There will be progress and attainment, but it will be advantageous to be firm and correct.

Question 7: What happens if I continue with TRC?

2007-10-19T19:54:00.000-07:00

What happens if I continue with Rigpa Centre?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 49 - Ko (Revolution): What takes place is believed in only after it has been accomplished. There will be great progress and success. Advantage will come from being firm and correct. In that case, occasion for repentance will disappear.
	There are no changing lines, and hence the situation is expected to remain the same in the immediate future.

Question 6: Will the launch of my free self defense course help generate income for TRC?

2007-10-19T06:54:00.000-07:00

Will the launch of my free self defense course help generate income for Rigpa?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 61 - Chung Fu (Inner Truth): Inner truth moves even pigs and fish, and leads to good fortune. There will be advantage in crossing the great stream. There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
	The second line, undivided, shows the crane crying out in her hidden retirement, and her young ones responding to her. It is as if it were said, "I have a cup of good spirits", and the response were, "I will partake of it with you".
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 42 - I (Increase): There will be advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken, and it will even be advantageous to cross the great stream.

Question 5: What will happen if I launch a free self defense course at TRC?

2007-10-19T06:52:00.000-07:00

What will happen if I launch a free self defense course at TRC?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 54 - Kuei Mei (The Marrying Maiden): The action will be evil, and in no way advantageous.
	The fifth line, divided, reminds us of the marrying of the younger sister of king Ti-yi, when the sleeves of her the princess were not equal to those of the still younger sister who accompanied her in an inferior capacity. The case suggests the thought of the moon almost full. There will be good fortune.
	The sixth line, divided, shows the young lady bearing the basket, but without anything in it, and the gentleman slaughtering the sheep, but without blood flowing from it. There will be no advantage in any way.
	The situation is shifting, and Yang (the active masculine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 10 - Lu (Treading Carefully): One treads on the tail of a tiger, which does not bite him. There will be progress and success.

Question 4: What will happen if I stay in Ipoh?

2007-10-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

What will happen if I stay in Ipoh?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 21 - Shih Ho (Biting Through): There will be successful progress, and it will be advantageous to use legal constraints.
	The fourth line, undivided, shows one gnawing the flesh dried on the bone, and getting the pledges of money and arrows. It will be advantageous to him to realise the difficulty of his task and be firm, in which case there will be good fortune.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 27 - I (Providing Nourishment): With firm correctness there will be good fortune. We must look at what we are seeking to nourish, and by the exercise of our thoughts seek for the proper aliment.

Interpretation:

Hexagram 21 = Gnawing and Chewing

Smooth progress. Before embarking on anything, sign a binding agreement.

Nine on Line 4: The task is difficult, insist on justice and there will be fortune. Get support from higher authority to impose your judgment.

Future:

Hexagram 27 = Jaws

Take in good food and there will be good health. Entertain bad thoughts and it will affect your soul. Be careful of what goes in and out of your mouth. Nourish yourself. Nourish others. Do good deeds. There will be fortune.

Therefore, staying in Ipoh, the person should get sign a binding agreement with his partner. He should only do good deeds and help others as well. There will be fortune.

Question 3: What will happen if I start working in KL this November?

2007-10-19T05:58:00.000-07:00

What will happen if I start working in KL this November?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 1 - Ch'ien (The Creative): That which is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and firm.
	In the first (or lowest) line, undivided, we see the dragon lying hidden in the deep. It is not the time for active doing.
	In the second line, undivided, we see the dragon appearing in the field. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man.
	The situation is shifting, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 33 - Tun (Retreat): Successful progress is indicated, but to a small extent it will still be advantageous to be firm and correct.

Interpretation:

Hexagram 1 = 乾

Something great is about to be born. You will play an important role in this venture. With careful preparation, there will not be unsolvable problems. This venture will contunuously evolve, every ending marking a new beginning.

Nine on Line 2: Someone great can help launch a meaningful project.

Nine on Line 3: Initially, you must work very hard, and be alert of possible costly mistakes in your work. By remaining alert and cautious, the end result will be a good one.

Future:
Hexagram 33 = Retiring

Retire. There will be success. Use this time to assess your progress, goals, and dreams. Evaluate your friends, no need to maintain relationship with those who do not support you or bring you joy.

The person will be given a project in KL, he needs to be cautious when working on the project, which should bring good fortune. However, he may need to retire from the project.

Question 2: What will happen if I work for Exx?

2007-10-19T05:05:00.000-07:00

What will happen if I work for Exx?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 13 - T'ung Jen (Fellowship with Men): The union of me appears here in the remote districts of the country, indicating progress and success. It will be advantageous to cross the great stream. It will be advantageous to maintain the firm correctness of the superior man.
	In the fifth line, undivided, the representative of the union of men first wails and cries out, and then laughs. His great host conquers, and he and the subject of the second line meet together.
	The situation is evolving slowly, and Yin (the passive feminine force) is gaining ground.
	The future is embodied in Hexagram 30 - Li (Fire): It will be advantageous to be firm and correct, and in doing so there will be a free course and success. Let him also nourish a docility like that of the cow, and there will be good fortune.

Interpretation:

Hexagram 13 = 同人

Get support and form allianeces quietly and quickly, with proper preparation, your idea will come to fruition. Be ready for a great adventure.

Nine on Line 5: After you and your partner accomplished something great, celebrate your success, it will be a memorable moment.

The future if you choose to proceed:

Hexagram 30 = 离

Clarify and make known your intentions, your future is bright, let your radiance illuminate your idea. Being aware of your purpose will bring great success.

The job-seeker can work for Exx as long as he can form alliance with his colleagues as well as customers. He will be successful if he knows his purpose.

Question 1: What will happen if I wait for Axxd

2007-10-18T23:27:00.000-07:00

Question from a reader who is currently awaiting reply from a potential employer:

What will happen if I wait for Axxd(name altered for privacy)?

	The present is embodied in Hexagram 45 - Ts'ui (Gathering Together): The king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man. Then there will be progress and success, though the advantage must come through firm correctness. The use of great victims will be conducive to good fortune, and in whatever direction movement is made, it will be advantageous.
	There are no changing lines, and hence the situation is expected to remain the same in the immediate future.

Interpretation:

(There is no changing line, hence the situation should remain the same in the immediate future.)

Hexagram 45 = 萃, which means gathering together, or uniting, assembling etc..

Hexagram statement suggests that success will come if one perseveres. In this case, the job seeker should have a positive outcome from his future employer.

Divining with the I Ching

2007-10-18T21:57:00.000-07:00

The I Ching or 易经 in Chinese, literally means the Book of Change.

We live in a constantly change world. The situations we are in changes constantly. If you have any doubt about the outcome of your actions, I Ching can be very useful to you.

The I Ching consists of 64 hexagrams, each hexagram contains 6 line texts. Through each hexagram, and thus the line texts, the I Ching decribes historical events in ancient China, along with the associated wisdom gained from these events.

When you have doubt about something, focus on the situation at hand, think about it, then, with your thoughts focused, ask the I Ching a question like:

"What will happen if I buy Google stock this week?"

Don't ask " Should I invest in the stock market?"

I Ching will not answer your yes or no questions, instead, be specific, ask the I Ching what will happen if you proceed in a situation, the I Ching will answer with a situation that occurred thousands of years ago, with sound advice you can follow.

With that in mind, I remind you to focus, have faith, and cast your question: