Grace
Hexagram 22
Like a sacred fire lighting up the night sky, this hexagram is about the beauty of form – the grace of the material world. When something is pleasing to the eye, it can fuel success and happiness. This is a favorable time to begin something new, alter one’s wardrobe or redecorate. Adornment brings confidence and freedom. Enjoy the shifting appearances, but don’t over indulge in them or they will distract you from true value.
Sometimes the iChing just tells you how it is.
Innocence
Hexagram # 25
Your innermost nature is innocent, free from blame and always spiritually worthy. Only the outer persona – the role we play – is subject to blame. Being human, one gets subject to misfortunes. This is a time to be authentically self-forgiving for all that you think you have done wrong. Your deepest and most natural self is not to blame. Suffering comes by not knowing what you are underneath all those layers of personality. Be natural and unpretentious. This hexagram is a reminder that underneath there is innocence.
“Staying Present“– This line is a reminder that every step of the way is its own destination. Put your attention fully on the task at hand. Results will come, but they are subject to a whole-hearted persistence with respect to the current step.
“Embracing Problems”– Misfortune can come without rhyme or reason. It is the way of time and earthly life. Attempting to live completely free of problems is a trap. Learning to embrace and see problems in a new light is real freedom.
Heaven/Creativity
Hexagram #1
Heaven signifies the ultimate creative force. This hexagram formed of six unbroken lines signifies the purest form of power and positive energy. An expression of pure truth and strength that exceeds all worldly, physical or immediate concerns. A time of profound thought and conscious creation.
Raga Keeravani – Indian bansuri – Flute –
Hello friends. Monday last, while walking to class, my guide told me, “Be gentler, be more gentle with others, be more gentle with yourself. Be softer, drop the defensive walls built in childhood. Be vulnerable, show vulnerability.” “Say What? My inner child starts to panic a bit. I have let it ruminate in my thoughts over the past week, and reflecting upon the defensive tough, yet friendly egoic wall. As children we do what we have to do to survive. I am not inferring I had a tragic childhood, not at all, but events that impressed the psyche of the inner child. All things to observe and put into that alchemical fire of transmutation. Really trying to see myself from an outsiders perspective, by outsider I mean anyone who is not me. Wait you are all me, and I all you, therefore seems pretty silly to have a wall at all doesn’t it.
It is a very busy time with finishing up my MAPP program at the community college, (actually graduating with and AA which is not my goal, but a milestone,) and applying to ASU, so, so much to do. I am sure many of you have been through the process. All in all, I am blessed, blessed, blessed. Life is sweet.
As you may recall, or not, I love the iChing readings at iFate, they always have deep relevance. This was from this morning.
Hexagram 57
“Spreading”
3/6/16
Like gentle wind wafting through a village, this hexagram suggests a time of influence and change. This is a time when clarity and truth can pierce through veils of illusion. Through earnestness and a sense of quiet peace, you can penetrate the hearts of those around you and spread goodwill and prosperity. This is a time to speak up and let your voice permeate the land. Communicate your wants and needs to those you love. The key here is to be gentle but continual with the expression of your dreams and wishes. Your will has incredible power to spread at this time. Be heard – but be true to yourself.
Description Changes:
“Kneeling Before an Alter”
This line is suggestive of the power of humility. If you want your ideas to flourish and be received well by others, spread them out as if you are kneeling before the Divine.
Transitioning to:
Hexagram 53
“Gradual Progress”
Like a young sapling slowly reaching toward the sky, this hexagram portends an incremental process toward new achievements. This is a time to put all your energy and attention directly on the step you are currently on. Too frequently we focus on the final destination without focusing on all the fascinating destinations along the way. Let each step be its own adventure and its own goal. Now is the time to focus on today. Tomorrow will still come.
Keep Coming Through
How is everybody? Me? Challenged. lol I love the title by Visual Alchemy, “Keep Coming Through,” because that is what we must do, “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” Dory, from Nemo, of course. The crazy thing is that I have been able to trust, and not fall into those standard resets to fear, and it is working out alright. The health is better but if you are prone to sending healing, please do so. It will be graciously accepted. I do believe that these challenges myself, and others are having are good. Some positive change is occurring. I love to use the digital i-ching at iFate,com They have always been accurate for me, so unless I really want to know, I don’t do it. This was my encouraging reading today after the difficult one a day or ago, when….my car wouldn’t start. Go figure, forward movement halted on all fronts, but things are moving again.
Rising Up
I-ching 46
This welcome hexagram symbolizes a lasting elevation in status or well-being. A raise or promotion is very likely to occur at this time. Endeavors will turn out successfully, fires will be put out and chaos will turn to calmness. However, this is not a time to slack off from responsibility. Take actions deliberately. Place one foot in front of the other with solidity and purpose. Stay focused and conscious. Be like the tree trunk that grows strong and steady towards the sky.
Changing lines:
The changes to line 1 indicate:
Elevating Inside and Out
As a new found elevation in status unfolds, the wise person sets their standards higher as well. Raise your standards and goals to new heights, and difficulties will be at a minimum.
The changes to line 4 indicate:
Charging Upward
This line is a reminder of the important job you have ahead of you. If you step forward with the proper preparations, you will find fame and reward.
Great Power
As if thunder and lightning are your allies, this hexagram implies great strength. This is a time to summon your determination and feel your own fortitude. Trust your momentum and your reputation will grow. Pay attention to details and follow through with your intentions, projects and ideas. New allies will surface as you extend your influence into uncharted lands. Helpful solutions will come to you. Let your vision and higher purpose be your compass.
Isn’t that just uncanny? I think so. Much love everyone.
Namaste
Sindy
