Give close attention to your intentions and actions with respect to their impact on those who depend on you and on your current and future well-being. Avoid frivolous behavior. Stay out of trouble.
See the previous reading: Today: “It is the individual’s duty to assist with reforming the current profound corruption, participate in repairing its damage and never returning to the apathy which allowed it to happen.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Sometimes it is wise to punish rogue elements of your own nation in a proper and legal way. It is always a horrendous act to send an angry mob against your countrymen for political purposes.” from the I Ching
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37 – Thirty-Seven. Chia Jên / Family Duties
Warming Air Currents rise and spread from the Hearthfire:
The Superior Person weighs his words carefully and is consistent in his behavior.
Be as faithful as a good wife.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
One in this situation must be keenly aware of his influence on others.
Maintain a healthy respect for the ripple effect of your words and deeds.
To some you serve as a role model.
You can either help shape their world or tilt them into chaos.
Show temperance and consideration to all.
Six in the fourth place means:She is the jewel of the home, the family’s greatest blessing. She is the treasure of the house.
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| It is upon the woman of the house that the well-being of the family depends. Well-being prevails when expenditures and income are soundly balanced. This leads to great good fortune. In the sphere of public life, this line refers to the faithful steward whose measures further the general welfare. |
30 – Thirty. Li / Igniting
Fire sparks more Flames:
The Superior Person holds an inner Fire that ignites passion in every heart it touches, until all the world is enlightened and aflame.
With so searing a flame, success will not be denied you.
Take care to be as peaceful and nurturing as the cow in the meadow; you are strong enough to be gentle.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
A Promethean flame is delivering light and heat to the situation at hand.
This radiance will cause such an alchemical transformation of circumstances that the changes will seem magical, miraculous.
Yet they are only shifts of perspective and attitude that bring clarity.
The passions kindled by this fire must be harnessed and used judiciously, or they threaten to consume your hopes and dreams.