Hexagram 54 | The Marrying Maiden

 

"The Future: 2020"

By James Byrd

Hexagram 54

The Marrying Maiden

I. The Oracle

A. The Judgement

In the current situation, advancing in any direction seems unwise. The phrase "Go Easy" suggests caution. The Marrying Maiden is joined by her younger sister, who is the vested consort. This scenario is favorable, but if the consort is older, problems may arise. Twins, of course, would complicate matters further. This is akin to a "Domestic Dispute," prompting one to step back and reassess. The advice here is to trust what you observe.

The marriage can be postponed without issue until certain variables align more favorably. Holding a wedding at an inopportune moment is like a cloudy sky without rain—anticipation without fulfillment.

1. The Marrying Maiden: This signifies the transition from maidenhood to motherhood, provided the timing is suitable.

B. The Image

1. Thunder over the Lake:
   • a) To achieve a favorable outcome, a well-timed beginning is crucial. Planning is essential, similar to maintaining a journal in business. Adjust your personal plan as necessary for successful outcomes.
   • b) The superior individual differentiates things carefully, ensuring each finds its correct place and time. Consider whether the moon is nearly full, as situations mature with approaching celestial events.

II. My Interpretation

A. Main Theme of Hexagram 54

The key lesson from Hexagram 54 is to avoid overoptimism and thoroughly evaluate all variables of a significant upcoming event. According to this hexagram, things might go awry if a long-term union is initiated at the wrong time.

1. The aim is to ensure the happiness of a significant other with careful planning of memorable events like a wedding. After the next full moon, conditions may be more favorable—hence the term "Honeymoon." A good start is essential for an auspicious and lasting union, leading to abundance and harmony. Remember the initial dilemma: two brides and one groom. Always strive to do the right thing.

Good Morning H-54

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The Marrying Maiden

by James Byrd

I. The Oracle 

A. The Judgement

Now with this situation, I can say with very little doubt, that there will be nothing to be gained by advancing in just about any direction at this time. "Go Easy." The Marrying Maiden is accompanied by her younger sister who is the vested consort. 

With these terms, all is well, but if by chance the consort is the older of the two, all will not go well. And of course, twins would make for a very difficult situation. It's a "Domestic Dispute", he turns and walks away. Time Out. Go and believe what you see. 

On all accounts, the marriage can without penalties be canceled until one or two of the variables are favorably adjusted. To hold such an important event as a wedding at such an inopportune moment, would be the same as a cloudy sky but no rain.

   1. The Marrying Maiden.
   2. This means the end of life as a maiden and the beginning of motherhood for a young girl, that is if that position is adopted at the correct time.

B. The Image

  1. Thunder over the Lake
      a) The focus, one must know this, in order for there to be a favorable ending, one must take measures to ensure that there is a correct and timely beginning. One must have a plan just as in business, a journal of some sort. Make adjustments as you might deem viable to the outcome of your personal plan, from "Start To Finish."
      b) Thus the superior man is careful in the differentiation of things so that each finds its correct place and in time. Now I ask you, is the moon nearly full now? The situations ripen as we move towards the day of that celestial event. Well?

II. My interpretation 

A. The main theme with Hexagram 54; do not be overoptimistic at this time, check all variables of a crucial upcoming event. Things, according to the general precedence of this hexagram, could go wrong during the arrangement of a long-term merger, if granted at an inopportune moment.

   1. I agree, no one is perfect but people try at best to ensure that the happiness of that significant other is handled with care when planning such a memorable event as an, one and only, everlasting wedding, or something of great significance. I can also say this, after the next full moon, go for it. -"This is full, that is full."- Could be that is why, -Honey Moon.- Marriage is good, but we must start with a good beginning in order to end with a good and auspicious duration which should lead to that of Abundance, all parts working right, crank-out some more of those. Remember the situation from the start, there where two brides and one groom, what would you do? Always do the right thing.

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