Post by mollimizz on Jul 22, 2009 6:20:57 GMT 1
Kalee, you didn't really give me a question for which to work from,
and I stood at the divination shelf the I Ching just said take me !
I hope this helps...?
Gentle Light
Mollimizz
I Ching reading for Kalee
Hexagram #13 Fellowship with others
The hexagram addresses the proper basis for relationship with others.It generally comes as a sign that some kind of self-correction is in order in this area.
Proper relationships, whether in love, work, family, of friendship,must be founded on and conducted under proper principles in order to succeed. Our model for how to behave with others is the Sage: in equanimity and openness. Wherever we depart from these we lose the aid of the Higher Power and risk an encounter with misfortune.
The fundamental rule of the I Ching for the conduct of relationships is that they take place in the open. This means that every facet of a relationship should be seen as fair and correct by everyone concerned, not just yourself. it also means that it is improper to enter into or continue in relationships with unspoken reservations or hidden intentions.
Exceptional things can be accomplished by those who come together correctly in fellowship now under the guidance of an enlightened leader or leaders. Seek that role by patterning yourself after the Sage. Meet others halfway in a spirit of sincerity and receptivity. Give trust where it is due, where it is not, do not resort to harshness-reserve and reticence are adequate measures. Avoid the formation of factions and cliques, and correct your errors in relationships as soon as you become aware of them. In this way you can accomplish magnificent deeds now.
Changing lines #2: Do not form factions, either by excluding others or by failing to correct yourself in some way. Misfortune results when unity and truth are ignored.
#3: Mistrust and secrets only lead to more mistrust and secrets. No good comes of this. Turn matters over to the Sage and follow his guidance.
#5: An outward separation will come to an end in time. What is important now is to remain united in your heart with another. The path leads back to happiness
#6: Reservations about the wisdom of the way of the Sage prevents true fellowship. When you eliminate these in yourself, many doors are open.
Hexagram #54 The Marrying Maiden
Kuei Mei is concerned with the guidelines for the proper conduct of relationships, whether they are social, romantic, or work related. The image here is thunder rolling over the surface of the lake, and it suggests that relationships can be disturbing to our peace of mind unless they are established and governed under proper principles.
The nature of relationships is that they lead us into the desire state: we begin to desire another, desire recognition, desire retribution, desire a particular outcome in a given situation. All of these desires lead us away from equanimity that we aim to maintain as students of the I Ching. This hexagram often comes as a sign that you are in danger of sacrificing your composure in an effort to affect a relationship.
When someone does not treat you as you would like, you are faced with a choice as to what to do. While it may be tempting to abandon the relationship in anger or act aggressively to produce a result, neither of these is consistent with proper principles. You are counseled instead to return to inner independence, acceptance, modesty, and gentleness. The greatest influence is always had thru inner discipline and balance; less subtle measures may produce more immediate results, but they are seldom lasting.
This hexagram also teaches us that rushing into a relationship, rushing to resolve a relationship, or rushing to escape a relationship are all akin to rushing on ice: each invites a painful fall. Seek to establish relationships slowly and on principles, to allow them to evolve naturally, and to resolve disputes with patience and reserve. If your primary relationship-that with the Sage- is open and ongoing and devoted, then all other relationships will fall into place.
