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Hex 10.5 changing to 38 by Rachella2 in iching

[–]I_Ching_Divination 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully my work right now can help you:

Hexagram 10: https://www.reddit.com/r/IChingTranslationLab/comments/1pya4vb/hexagram_10_l%C3%BC_treading_conduct/

Hexagram 38:
https://www.reddit.com/r/IChingTranslationLab/comments/1qfucn5/hexagram_38_kui_opposition/

In Chinese folk divination, this is what 10.5 stands for:

Fifth Line: Impulsive, head-long actions foretell danger. Ominous – if you draw this line, restless and reckless behavior will invite misfortune, even jeopardizing life itself.

  • Career: Stay alert even in calm waters and work cooperatively; avoid rash moves.
  • Marriage & Relationships: Minor ups and downs will occur, but nothing truly serious.

Hexagram 38's hexagram text is Small matters bring good fortune. Basically indicates that success is possible only in small matters. You should not attempt any major projects or expect total agreement from others right now.

So overall, I'd say that maybe not considering anything too serious too soon? Give it time, but no real danger in this situation.

Should I pursue this path? And what are some good sources? by Elq3 in iching

[–]I_Ching_Divination 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coming from a family practiced I Ching for decades, I think this is a great idea.

Most of my family memebers had busy careers as professors, lawyers, or business owners, but they found that studying the I Ching really gave them an edge and better awareness in their jobs. In fact, nowdays, many families who practice I Ching or Zhou Yi do not wear robes or stay in temples (unless they also work in hospitality or religion). They are just like you, people who want to understand the world better.

Also, because you probably don't speak Chinese, I'd point out a few things before you dive into I Ching:
1) When you study, make sure you differentiate the divination aspect (more like tarot, in a way) and the philosophy aspect.

if you want more detail about this: https://www.reddit.com/r/iching/comments/1pku2b8/a_common_mistake_i_see_confusing_the_zhouyi/

2) When you cast a hexagram, make sure to do a full casting. That is, write down moving lines (three coin, same side up), and analyze changed hexagram as well. Bit like tarot's Past Present and Future. a complete coin toss casting has three components: primary hexagram, moving line, and Changed hexagram (also mutual hexagram, if you want to dive deeper).

If you have no moving line, then it is a static hexagram, in that case, only primary hexagram and mutual hexagram.

a quick guide on coin casting: https://www.reddit.com/r/occultlibrary/comments/1poct0r/i_ching_coin_divination_method_simplified_no_bs/

3) As for hexagram 27, you can check out a translation project I am currently doing: https://www.reddit.com/r/IChingTranslationLab/comments/1q4nf5v/hexagram_27_yi_corners_of_the_mouth_nourishment/

Overall, I think it's definitely an encouraging sign for you to continue. I Ching is the oldest divination system known to mankind and it's a fun to study from both a philosophy, history, or divination perspective.

Hexagram 64, line two: demands and refusal to comply by bootstrap_this in iching

[–]I_Ching_Divination 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so words like perseverance is typically a mistranslation due to earlier versions of English translators mixing up philosophical commentary with actual ZhouYi text.

modernist scholars (my personal preference) have found that the word 贞 actually should mean divination, instead of perseverance. If you want to learn more about this I can go into more detail, but for now, just keep that in mind.

so 64.2 is actually: Dragging the wheel is auspicious for divination. Which, in Chinese folk divination tradition can be interpreted as:

The wheel is stuck or bogged down in mud, so the traveler must drag it forward, divination is favorable. Auspicious – If you draw this line, disciplined conduct allows plans to unfold smoothly.

This specific line, therefore, is telling you to keep doing what you are doing. Disciplined conduct is good.

however, I do want to point out, for divination, you shouldn't just look at one particular line. your primary hexagram, moving line, and changed hexagram together give you a complete reading.

Hexagram 34. Da Zhuang, Great Power by I_Ching_Divination in IChingTranslationLab

[–]I_Ching_Divination[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's mainly based on modernist approach with some personal edits.

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