Month: March 2017

It is a time of stagnation and decay. In time, however, that will change.  A new leader by concensus is required to inspire positive movement.  That job will face resistance, beset at first by many difficulties.  With caution and the enlistment of new allies the movement will gain momentum and find success in unity.
Continue reading “Today: Coming out of stagnation and decay – from the I Ching”

Be resolute and persevering in your efforts to make things better.  Only be aware of the risk of backlash  and recognize that many will be helped by your sacrifice. Continue reading “Today: Make things better – from the I Ching”

In a peaceful way, combat evil with good works.  Rain fortune upon those in need, then move on with no thought of the good you do.  Accompanied by resoluteness, there is great success in this,  breakthrough. Continue reading “Today: Breakthrough – from the I Ching”

Amidst a rising tide of human folly, retire to higher ground, renouncing the world without looking back.  Too many things are demanding attention at once.  You are at ground zero.  Remove yourself from the situation.  Find sanctuary.
Later you may deal with these concerns on your own terms, from a position of strength. Continue reading “Today: Be you, be independent – from the I Ching”

Pressure and tension are relieved through clarity.  Misdeeds must be brought to light and their source eradicated.  The usurpers will be robbed of their ill-gotten gains.  Their power and influence must be completely discredited and abolished without any chance of return.
Continue reading “Today: Clarity brings deliverance (Liberation) – from the I Ching”

Similar to yesterday.  The situation has arrived at a precarious balance.  The house of cards will inevitably collapse.

Recent victories have been won by usurpers at the expense of those below them.  However, their Achilles heal is that they will not listen, no matter what, to the sage advice of those who know better.  Pushing forward at all costs will be fraught with obstacles that cannot be overcome. Where caution and vigilance are required, they recklessly ignore the signs of opposition and decay.  Through perseverance, sustained opposition will win the day.
Continue reading “Today: House of cards again- from the I Ching”

The situation has arrived at a precarious balance.  The house of cards will inevitably collapse.  Those people proven to be inept must not lead let alone rule.  Those that came before can help insure that by holding together through their wisdom the long traditions of friendly relations and stability.  This will reform the bonds that unite people in unwavering support of those virtues.  The path to recovery is perilous and uncertain.  But, now is the time, and timing is important.
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Wait patiently and with strength. Ignore gossip and criticism. New bonds will form that will result in success.
Continue reading “Today: Waiting – from the I Ching”