15.mycal8 - Modesty

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Hexagram 15

By: James Byrd

I. The Oracle 

A. Hexagram Fifteen is called Qián, or Humility. An additional interpretation is Modesty. Its lower trigram is Gen: bound or mountain. Its upper trigram is Jun: field or earth.      

B. The Judgment

   1. Modesty creates success.
   2. The superior man carries things through.

C. The Image

  1. Within the earth, a mountain:
      a) The image of Modesty.
      b) Thus, the superior man reduces that which is too much,
           And augments that which is too little. He weights things and makes them equal. 

II. My interpretation 

A. "Humility"

Incremental steps in the form of humility with the customer is always right, this can be seen as a perfect example when need it benefits to show humility. It's just something that you should unknowingly do without alarms, challenge the behavior of the projector of the proposition in a positive way. From "The Less," to the helpful mores. 

Move away from being immodesty -- to that of modesty -- because the time calls for it. Do not let your daydreaming in the guise of "Planning," interfere with what makes for an easy road to travel, be decent with the parameters of your projects. Continue trend of being modest during imaginary pitfalls. If the correct internal process is maintained, autocratic modesty is somewhat maintained. This process can be coined as the goal of the superior person. Maintaining equilibrium, making sure of a level playing field, all-inclusive at all levels are growing, freedom of growth. The low works itself up from the low to an ever higher internal positional aptitude about themselves, better seen as, "Second to None."

This process should be seen as a state of "Becoming," or following that which is good and correct, and curving internal sentiments that preoccupy our prep-planning for no apparent reason. Be modest, swim with the flow of things, for now.

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From <Hexagram 15 - Humility: Meaning and Interpretation | Tarot.com>

15: Humility

Humility is rewarded in human affairs. It is the way of the universe to fill the empty cup and to empty the full cup, just as valleys are ultimately filled by the erosion of great mountains. Regardless of your position in human society, humility is a deceptively powerful attribute that is often overlooked. If you are in a high position but remain humble, people will be drawn to you and causes that you espouse. If your position is lowly, humility will endear you to those of higher status. True humility is a virtue that benefits all and to which all should aspire.

The most successful people are those who know how to bring situations into balance by reducing those who are too inflated and adding to those who are too minimized. Such a person strives for balanced and stable relationships, not power over others. Humility is the virtue that allows you to perceive the balancing potential in every situation. Humble people are not prey to the illusions that spring from self-importance. If humility is difficult for you, make a conscious effort to develop a bit of self-effacing humor.

From <Hexagram 15 - Humility: Meaning and Interpretation | Tarot.com>

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References Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I ChingKarcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]

Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)

Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling

Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching

Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)

Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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62.mycal8 -- Small Exceeding

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Hexagram 62

By: James Byrd

I. The Oracle 

A. Hexagram sixty-two is Xiao Guo, or Small Exceeding. Additional interpretations include Preponderance of the Small and Small Surpassing. The lower trigram is Gen: bound or mountain, and the upper trigram is Zhen: shake or thunder.      

B. The Judgment

   1. The Preponderance of the Small. Success.
       Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done.
   2. The flying bird brings the message: It is not well to strive upward, 
       It is well to remain below. Great good fortune.

C. The Image

  1. Thunder on the mountain: (you heard?)
      a) The image of Preponderance of the Small.
      b) Thus, in his conduct, the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
           In bereavement, he gives preponderance to grief.
           In his expenditures, he gives preponderance to thrift. 

II. Another interpretation 

A. "Small Exceeding"

Being somewhat modest is the theme of this hexagram. Do not overextend beyond your natural limits, although internally you might feel this is a time for you to take on more, for now, stay within your limits, sir.

As a means of staying in tune with the times, we are told to dwell on the idea of thrift and that of accepting the rewards of our small workings. Taking the low road would be a good idea for now. Again, do not fly too high as to overextend our assets, take things as they come good or bad, be subjective about all matters for the moment.

Do not get overinvolved with anger, impatience, or despair. Although you do hold a precarious position at the moment, which is above and beyond the ordinary, negative tenets such as anger, impatience, and despair, could lead to an avoidable downfall.

Have the mindset of humility and acceptance of your appointed position, be creative and take things as they come. Do not be so much objective with entrenched and rigid mandates. Take it one step at a time. 

References Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]
Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)
Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling
Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching
Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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40.mycal8 -- Deliverance

From <40.mycal8 -- Deliverance - YouTube>

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Hexagram 40

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle 

A. Hexagram 40 is Xie or Taking Apart. Variations are Deliverance and Untangled. Its lower trigram is Kan: gorge or water, and the upper trigram is Zhen: shake or thunder.   

   

B. The Judgment

   1. Deliverance. The southwest furthers.
       if there is no longer anything where one has to go, 
       Return brings good fortune.
   2. If there is still something where one has to go,  
       Hastening brings good fortune.

C. The Image

  1. Thunder and rain set in: (you heard?)
      a) The image of Deliverance.
      b) Thus, the superior man pardons mistakes.
           And forgives misdeeds.
           

II. My interpretation 

A. "Deliverance"

Apart from all personification, the whole of space in which life finds itself has a malevolently spiritual character, and the "demons" themselves are as much spatial realms as they are persons. To overcome them is the same thing as to pass through them, and in breaking through their boundaries this passage at the same time breaks their power and achieves the liberation from the magic of their sphere.
H. Jonas --The Gnostic Religion

Credit: http://www.jamesdekorne.com/GBCh/hex40.htm

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If perhaps you do have a very important event on the set to meet – forestall it if it’s not so high on the importance scale – on the other hand if movement will exponentially increase your shares – hasten and do so.

Why not? The image revels or symbolize – thunder under rain. Be brave if you will, facing danger square in the face. If you must complete the task at those stakes, it’s better just to turn back.

Get it right, no action maybe not required at this time. Sort of like softening a hard stance against a serious misdeed. Reverse/hoodwinking can be very misforgiving – forgive and let go.

That would be a good example of “Devine Deliverance back to The Place.” Very self-actualized is the internal reflection to be seen by a person who is grounded and defined as satisfied to be making progress towards that goal.

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References

Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation
Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"
Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching
Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]

Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)

Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling

Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching

Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)

Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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9.Mycal8 -- With Few, Against Many

From <9.mycal8 -- With Few, Against Many - YouTube>

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I. The oracle

 

A. Hexagram nine has more to do with the Superior man refining the outward aspect of his nature. Another variation is the idea of leaving the way of Tao and returning to it with loyal credence, in short, stay with what you know deep down in your being as right action: returning is good but try at best to be, and here comes my favorite word, "Consistent." "Be Consistent."

   1. You may stray from The Way, if you stop along the way, you should always find your way back, and this is all due to loyalty and understanding of The Way.
   2. Know that Success comes with being a strategic decision-maker, know which way to go? We see clouds coming from the west, will there be rain? Don't be capricious, trust your perception.

B. The Image

  1. Wind above, Heaven below
      a) The image of The Taming Power of the Small
      b) Thus with this, we see an impending storm, do not forestall your position of staying on the path of Tao.

II. My interpretation 

A. The main understanding with Hexagram 9 is, one must stay on the way, refining one’s integrity and basic beliefs. Stay with your first thought about various conflicts, the same can be said about clouds gathering in the western sky and moving towards your direction. First though, the expectation of rain, with this image you should withdraw and seek shelter soon. But please return to The Way.

   1. The full moon draws near, attracts danger for a woman, misfortune for a gentleman, but don’t you get carried away by these times. Remember, there is value in small accumulations before the storm, but try not to enrich yourself at your neighbor’s expense. Again, don't change your mind, stay on the Path.

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References

Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation
Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"
Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching
Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]

Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)

Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling

Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching

Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)

Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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56.mycal8 -- The Traveler

From <56.mycal8 -- The Traveler - YouTube>

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Hexagram 56

By: James Byrd

I. The Oracle 

A. Hexagram fifty-six is called Lu or The Wanderer. Various interpretations may include, Traveling Stranger, Sojourning or The Visitor. The lower trigram is Gen: mountain, and the upper trigram is Li: radiance or fire. Fire on the Mountain. 

B. The Judgment

   1. The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
   2. Perseverance brings good fortune - To the Wanderer.

C. The Image

  1. Fire on the mountain:
      a) The image of The Wanderer.
      b) Thus, the superior man, is clear-minded and cautious,
           In imposing penalties and, protracts no lawsuits. 

II. More elaborations  

A. "The Stranger"

With this episode we see fire on a mountain, you know that look of fire on a mountain as the wanderer approached a gathering, and as he further moves from place to place. His relief is that he does not have to remember those aimless wanderings but moving towards a star there in the night as well, which is the ultimate relief in mind. The light at the top of the mountain is great, but even farther there is a distance star, align with that. Identical trajectory, the notion now is to keep a low profile and to keep moving. 

There is also this guy explaining what the Traveler to him means, in the positioning of his book, a guy from Portland. He is talking intrinsic values, with his measurements of reality. 

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References Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I ChingKarcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]

Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)

Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling

Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching

Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)

Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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44.mycal8 --Temptation

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Hexagram 44

By: James Byrd

I.The Oracle 

A. Hexagram forty-four is Gou, or Coupling. Variations are Coming to Meet and Meeting. Its lower trigram is Xun: ground or wind, and its upper trigram is Qian: force or heaven.      

B. The Judgment

   1. Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful.
   2. One should not marry such a maiden.

C. The Image

  1. Under heaven, wind:
      a) The image of Coming to Meet.
      b) Thus the prince act when disseminating his commands,
           And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven. 

II. My interpretation 

A. "Liaison"

So close to valentine to be stuck with the idea of not trusting the fidelity of another person's love life.  A strong and non-subornative person, to touch such a person would prove wrong, in any relationship. That's what love is, an equal partnership with "The Divine" at the helm.

Although it feels like one is somewhat stuck, we need to pull ourselves forward because better days are on the way in. And as we move forward to meet upcoming days let us stay within the realms of probity possibilities and of good outcomes. Always remember most of the time you have to bow down to speak to people anyway, why not scale down to speak to the ones below your drift.

Remember, with this situational example, there is a warning about touching, especially the innocent who have not learned that and will further expound the wrong thing. To touch a person at any time is a sign of disrespect. Chi comes from the hands and Chi can be absorbed with the hands at any given time, it all depends. It's a two-way street. So, unwarranted touching could cause damage, at the checkout counter as well.

And remember that when it comes to common jesters towards the opposite end of the spectrum, always think "what would you not do?"

Update ~ 2-4-23 Follows. 

#44 Coupling

1. coupling

2. Meeting – Coming to meet.

“A strong and willful woman, do not embrace her.”

Do not be pondering on things that have not gone wrong. In reality there are no inevitable negative sides to sustaining up turns. Go at it as if, “Easy come easy – Go.”

Temptation is always that way – the way to trouble and willfulness. One cannot incite their own enlightenment, that would be an egotistical endearment, and ultimately pictured as entrapment. All party agreement. Short word, Consent.

"At this time marriage would be unfortunate". – credit – Blofield.

The story is, strength, Beit, male or female, it must be contained and controlled in a manner where it can be justifiably used in an ungearing and righteous way. If this is done in a timely manner, it causes positive outcomes. Just let it happen. Now the rendezvous – be aware of inappropriate behavior in all we do at this time. Do not so much be prone to meeting others, and just getting horns entangled. 

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References Blofield, John (1965). I Ching the Book of Change an Important New Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of Diviation Byrd, James (2018) "The Future"Huang, Kerson, and Rosemary (1987). I Ching Karcher, S. and Ritesema, R. (1995). I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change [The First Complete Translation with Concordance]
Legge, James (2012). The I Ching: The Book of Changes (Sacred Books of China: The Book of Changes)
Reifler, S. (1974) I Ching: The World's Oldest and Most Revered System of Fortune Telling
Van Over, R. (1971), I Ching
Wilhelm, R., and Baynes. C.F. (1967). The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
Wilhelm, Hellmut and Richard Wilhelm (1995). Understanding the I Ching

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