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Hexagram  31 by James Byrd I.The Oracle   A. Hexagram thirty-one is Xian, or Conjoining. Other interpretations are influence, Wooing, and feelings. The lower trigram is Gen : bound or mountain. The upper trigram is Dui: open, swamp or forest.         1. Influence. Success.        Perseverance furthers.    2. To take a maiden to wife brings good fortune. B. The Image   1. A lake on the mountain:       a) The image of influence.       b) Thus the superior man encourages people to approach him            By his readiness to receive them.  II. My interpretation   A. " Conjoining " With this situation, we might see a person who wants to influence others towards the objective or plans that he has deduced. However, the process is somewhat distorted because there are process...

Hexagram  17 By: James Byrd I.The Oracle   A. Hexagram seven-teen is called Sui , or Following. The lower trigram is Zhen : shake or thunder. The upper trigram is Dui : open, swamp or forest.        B. The Judgment    1. Following has supreme success.        Perseverance furthers. No disruptions at the moment.    2. Good Sign. Sign of the Great Sacrifice. C. The Image   1. The Lake is over Thunder:       a) The image of Following.       b) Thus the superior man at nightfall            Goes indoors for rest and recuperation.  II. My interpretation   A. "Following" With this notion, I can see a person who has decided to forgo their annotated goals and instead follow a downward path to that of an inferior inclination, but a person with bright potential, if n...

November Sixth ~ God's Daily Minute “As thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee.” – Matt. 8:13 ~ Our Father in Heaven, as children come to an earthly parent, so we, Thy children, come to Thee. We acknowledge Thy goodness in keeping us in safety during the night, and in the mercies renewed to us with the return of the day. While we have been locked in slumber, Thou hast not suffered any harm to befall us. We have lain us down in peace and slept because Thou hast sustained us, and the morning of a new day finds us with renewed vigor for its labor and toil. As the each day brings to us fresh obligations, fit us for their discharge. As new temptations make their appeal to us, strengthen us for their resistance. In new battles we may have to fight, lead us to victory. Fortify us against the evil we may have to meet, and make us responsive to every uplifting and helpful influence. May the evil tendencies in our nature constantly grow less insistent. May the spiri...

Hexagram  53 by James Byrd I.The Oracle   A. Hexagram fifty-three parallels that of self-development, or just plain old developmental change.  The situation is named Jian or infiltrating. Additional variations are just as I have said, development, gradual progress, and advancement. the lower trigram is gen : bound or mountain. The upper trigram is xun : wind.        1. Development, The maiden is given in marriage.         Good fortune brings good fortune.    2. Perseverance furthers. B. The Image   1. On the mountain, a tree.       a) Now we can see the image of developmental growth.       b) Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,           in order to improve the mores. II. My interpretation   A. "Development" Good day to get out there and exercise, and enjoy the ...

Hexagram 23 I. The Oracle   A. Hexagram twenty-three is related to or has reference to Peeling Off , hence, the splitting apart of something. Another variation would be the idea of peeling off something such as an onion to get to the core of the origin. The time is not correct for drastic movements in any direction; at best stay still and wait on the will of heaven. Again, there is no advantage in whatever direction one might take at this time , if you do, take it slow.    1. Now is not a good time to cross the great water. I say that because as the image depicts, that of the mountain which sits upon the earth. There is no movement with this instance. There is some headway if one recognizes that like the mountain keeping still fares well at this time and yield to the times of meditation and planning for upcoming strategic activities.    2. Splitting Apart: This is the times of Falling Apart. One must at most strengthen his or her present po...

"I am not saying to completely let go of your past, but at least divert 80% of that energy to focus on the  NOW !" -Jim Byrd, ( 21 )

Hexagram 8 By James Byrd I.The Oracle   A. Hexagram eight is related directly with Grouping. Another variation is the Holding Together or that of a puddle of water, it is not part of the sea or ocean, but still, it holds together within its low spot and therefore an Alliance :    1. Holding Together brings good fortune    2. Success comes from inquiring the oracle once again. Same as in marketing the early adopters will farewell, but for all latecomers, the hors d'oeuvres are depleted. It is now common knowledge. B. The Image   1. On the earth is water       a) The image of Holding together       b) Thus, the kings of antiquity bestow the different states as fiefs and cultivated friendly relations with the feudal lords II. My interpretation   A. As it was said, earlier, that puddle of water will soon dry up, and that will be due to its positioning. If ...