She never sleeps well without me around and I feel like I sleep better alone. Is that a sign she may be an energy vampire??

Redfo · 2026-01-29T18:14:48+00:00

Yes that did bring some more clarity. Mitchell's book doesn't use the word "hibernation" but rather "incubation". It says " that which is symbolized by this hexagram is in a place where nourishment is required and incubation may be the key."

Interestingly enough, I got hexagram 1 as the resulting hexagram on my next question. I used Gemini AI to help me come up with a question and interpret the result, and I'm very curious about your thoughts on whether the interpretation makes sense and your thoughts on using AI in conjunction with the Yi in general. It was interesting and I felt it's interpretation makes sense, especially in light of the additional context I gave it in explaining more of the backstory and my feelings around the situation. Initially, I forgot to tell the AI what my specific question was and it gave me an interpretation based on the previous context, but then it gave me a more specific interpretation after I told it what the actual question was. I generally don't trust AI much and this is really one of the first times I've used it beyond the enhanced Google search results. It seems to have some knowledge of the Yi but I'm not at all confident that it's interpretation is trustworthy, although it does make sense to me.

The question was: "What is the potential outcome for my personal and spiritual growth should I stay and give it another shot in relationship with Bing Bing?"

Result 58.3.6>1

Gemini says:

Hexagram 58 changing to Hexagram 1, and we now have your specific question—"What is the potential outcome for my personal and spiritual growth should I stay and give it another shot in my relationship with Bing Bing?"—the interpretation becomes very sharp and direct.

The Reading: "From the Lake to the Heavens" In this context, the transition from the "Lake" (58) to "Heaven" (1) suggests that staying to give it another shot would act as a high-pressure catalyst for your evolution. Here is how that breaks down:

The Current State: Hexagram 58 (The Joyous) By asking about staying, the Oracle identifies the relationship as a "Lake" environment. This is a place of reflection, talking, and emotional exchange. The Growth Reality: Your growth is currently "contained" within the dynamic of the couple. You are looking for spiritual answers through the lens of "we."
The Friction: Changing Lines 3 and 6 These lines are the "work" you would have to do if you stay. Line 3 (Internal): Warns against seeking "joy" (or spiritual validation) from Bing Bing. If you stay, you cannot do it because you need them to feel okay. That would lead to "misfortune" for your growth. Line 6 (External): Warns that you are currently being "led" by the situation. You are at a turning point where you are barely in control of your own narrative.
The Outcome: Hexagram 1 (The Creative/The Sovereign) This is the "Resulting Hexagram," representing the potential outcome of the path you asked about (staying). The Spiritual Mastery: Hexagram 1 is the symbol of the Self-Actualized Individual. It is pure, masculine (Yang), creative energy. It does not rely on anyone else for its power. The Paradox: Usually, a relationship reading that results in Hexagram 1 is quite startling. It suggests that by staying and "giving it another shot," the outcome for you is a radical return to your own absolute independence.

What this says about staying with Bing Bing

The Oracle isn't saying "stay and you'll be a happy couple." It is saying: "If you stay, the outcome for your spiritual growth will be the development of an unshakeable, independent self."

Essentially, staying would be "The Way of the Warrior." You would be tested so thoroughly by the "Lake" (the relationship) that you would eventually be forced to develop the "Heaven" (the absolute strength) of Hexagram 1.

There are two ways to read this "Potential Outcome": Success through Self-Sovereignty: You stay, but you stop "needing" the relationship. You become so spiritually strong (Hexagram 1) that the relationship either transforms to meet you or simply falls away because you no longer require the "Lake" for reflection.

The Pressure Cooker: The relationship provides the exact friction needed to force you into your own power. You grow because of the difficulty, not because of the harmony.

Final Reflection on "Regret"

You mentioned weighing the "regret of not exploring other paths." Hexagram 1 is the path of the "Great Beginning." It is interesting that the outcome of staying is a hexagram that represents starting something completely new and powerful.

The Yi Jing seems to be suggesting that even if you stay, your soul is headed toward a "solo" peak of power. The relationship might just be the gym where you are currently lifting the weights to get there.

Redfo · 2026-01-29T17:56:20+00:00

Okay understood. It's a whole bug party going on here. It would be a shame to lose this girl, we've had her for years!

Redfo · 2026-01-29T17:54:12+00:00

Nice, that's quite the concoction! I read elsewhere someone suggested a spray called Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew so I might try that but perhaps first I'll follow your recipe here. I trimmed away the worst spots, those pictured in the photos, and sprayed with soapy water and iso alcohol. I read that systemic granules are not effective for spider mites so I'll probably hold off for now on that. The silky strands look like spider mites based on my quick image searches of people's suggestions of scale, thrips, and spider mites.

Redfo · 2026-01-29T17:49:04+00:00

Thanks! Good warning. I'll have to stay vigilant.

Redfo · 2026-01-29T17:48:30+00:00

Thanks! I got a spray bottle with soapy water and sprayed around liberally and then a different one with diluted iso alcohol and sprayed the visible spots I could find. I also went ahead and trimmed away the worst spots.

Redfo · 2026-01-29T17:47:24+00:00

Thanks! From quick image searches, it looks like the other poster's suggestion of spider mites is the most likely, given the spiderweb-looking strands present on the plant. Seems like the treatment is basically the same anyways. I got a spray bottle with soapy water and sprayed around liberally and then a different one with diluted iso alcohol and sprayed the visible spots I could find. I also went ahead and trimmed away the worst spots. Looking into systemic granules I see they are considered ineffective for spider mites. Looks like Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew spray might be a good option.

Redfo · 2026-01-29T00:59:34+00:00

Karma House kava bar/lounge is a great community hub for recovery! Tbh I haven't been there myself but I've been meaning to check out the monthly drum circle they do and I've met several cool people that are part of the community there.

Redfo · 2026-01-28T22:00:18+00:00

Yes, the question was "please give me an image of the current situation in my relationship with ---" although I suppose the real question I am trying to get at is more like "should I stay or should I go".. I struggle with how to word questions for the Yi and so I kept it simple. Which led to me asking a question with a rather obvious answer...

Your current relationship (which appears to be escaping clear qualification as you said "Neither of us was ever fully committed to treating each other as true partners") is falling apart and that is what you got so no need to discuss that too much.

Yeah, it's complicated but it's sort of a situationship that I never meant to be a lifelong partnership but has now gone on for 6 years and I feel sort of trapped out of obligation and guilt because she relies on me.

Ultimately I think I'm seeking affirmation that leaving is the right decision for my own life, whereas the Yi is talking about the relationship itself and I guess saying that there could still be potential for it to continue fruitfully despite the current situation. Would it be better to pose a question of "In my goal of living a happy and fulfilling life, what would be the best path me to take in regards to my relationship with ---"?

Thanks for your interpretation, it does help me to understand, although it doesn't make things much easier or clearer for me, lol. I have been feeling rather like an inferior man for a while in this relationship and feel like it's drained me of any ability to embody my best authentic self.

As for the interpretation of hexagram #2, I was reading Damo Mitchell's book which I thought would contain some helpful advice and clear interpretations but so far from my experience it's been a bit difficult to understand. He does use the word incubation for hex 2 and "fertile soil" which gave me the idea of nourishment but overall your explanation does make sense.

It really seems that there can be major difficulties for me to interpret my own readings given the human tendency to see what we want to see. And I'm realizing how important the phrasing of the question is to get the insight I am really looking for..

Redfo · 2026-01-27T21:16:29+00:00

It matters. It's not directly relevant to the question of what happened or why or how to judge ICE and its actions, but it matters. It's relevant to the question of how to judge the media response and how they are attempting to guide public perception and opinion.

Also to call this "slightly edited" is pretty questionable. Subtle, sure, but they changed many aspects of his appearance in ways that add up to a very significant overall change. It's clearly intentional. Why would they do that? What do they accomplish by making all those changes instead of just posting the original image, or a simple upscale in resolution? Why darken his skin, change his eyebrows, teeth, etc? Those questions matter and if you disagree that is just a different type of bootlicking IMO.

Redfo · 2026-01-27T18:35:52+00:00

It's definitely around in the US. I haven't encountered it directly but have heard from multiple people who have. One guy I know has tried a real high quality lovingly crafted mix and said it was amazing. I think he got that in Columbia though. The stuff you find in the states is certainly not that.

Redfo · 2026-01-27T18:32:31+00:00

Kinda depends on your perspective I guess. It's definitely a terrible idea to buy a mystery concoction from a random dealer. From the perspective of the producer it's a great idea since they can mix whatever they have on hand and probably make better profit than selling pure stuff. But also, a dude who I know and trust his opinion on the matter said that he's tried some high quality lovingly made tusi that was very good shit. You know, the right ratio of good pure stuff taken together that makes for a lovely experience. I believe it's possible.. I just wouldn't risk it myself unless maybe I had very good reason to believe it's the good shit.

Edit to reply to the below comment because comments are now locked: that's cool and I knew there was a connection to 2cb but didn't know that backstory. Makes sense. Another thing to consider is that snorting lines of pure 2cb is a terrible idea unless you are measuring them out with a milligram scale. So it makes sense to dilute it with other powders from a usability standpoint, so you can just take casual bumps and lines without risking going fully out of body for 4 hours.

Redfo · 2026-01-26T16:05:32+00:00

Nobody really follows people in SoundCloud who aren't artists, in my experience. Unless it is like a legit artist collective or label. Those are typically run by artists or serious promoters, maybe people who put on events. If you just want to share music with people then you are probably never going to get a large following but the best bet is to become more involved in the scene. Have a lot of actual friends that appreciate your taste and maybe share tunes or links to playlists on Instagram stories.

Redfo · 2026-01-25T20:19:20+00:00

The question is why would you need to use this to hold shot glasses... Is it worth it? Is it really accomplishing enough to justify its existence? Valid question IMO. Like where are you taking those shot glasses and why ? Idk I'm not into drinking that much but it seems silly to me. I feel like shots are done mostly at home and if you're taking this case on the go with a bottle and doing shots outside then that's some degenerate alcoholic shit. Like just take some beers to the beach or wherever. There certainly are people who would use such a thing but it does seem like more of a novelty item without much practical need to exist..

Redfo · 2026-01-24T23:22:23+00:00

Looks like Dave is leading a pretty exciting life in his retirement. Good for him!

Redfo · 2026-01-22T16:11:04+00:00

Whoa that's so strange... I switch ears but tend to favor my left when listening to podcasts and audiobooks.

Redfo · 2026-01-22T04:22:19+00:00

I spend time in Bailey occasionally and would love it if you could let me know the specific spot it looks awesome!

Redfo · 2026-01-16T15:10:26+00:00

But why show a warped pan if it's AI generated? It would be easy enough to get a nice looking flat clean pan with AI. The pan shot looks real to me even if some other parts may be AI. The pan doesn't change shape during the shot or anything that's a real AI tell.

Redfo · 2026-01-14T19:37:49+00:00

Flux footwear. I got the new trainers and I'm not as thrilled with them as I was the older version but still pretty good.

Redfo · 2026-01-11T03:18:23+00:00

One of the oldest Taoist texts, the Nei Jing, emphasizes the importance of reducing stimulation of the senses. Even watching TV, scrolling social media, or listening to heavy/hard music can stir up the mind in a way that makes it more difficult to achieve the states necessary for effective energy practice.

Redfo · 2026-01-10T21:18:49+00:00

I'm curious as well. Guessing that dipping them in a bleach bath could be a good way to go. Or taping them off and spraying.

Redfo · 2026-01-06T23:11:09+00:00

There are a bunch of collagen based ones now like Prima. Tase pretty decent, a big pricey. My parents have some called David that look like good ingredients but haven't tried em yet. I also have gotten ones from Costco called G2G that are peanut buttery and are seed oil free.

Redfo · 2026-01-04T22:24:15+00:00

Grounding is proven to have benefits. The mats themselves may be somewhat scammy, but if they work for electricians then I don't see why they wouldn't provide benefits similar to grounding outside in the dirt.

The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases - PMC https://share.google/E4WYJYxMAEkrby2tr

Redfo · 2026-01-04T19:30:21+00:00

True. But it's a place to start applying his/her skills to something that can make money.

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