elizabeth
March 10th, 2008, 06:02 PM
I have a male acquaintance who is interested in me. I am interested in him as a friend but not sure that anything more would be possible. Due to my doubt, I have qualms about going out with him because I do not want to put him or myself through any pain, but I also do not want to jump the gun w/o giving things a chance. In the past I have had similar situations to this and neither worked out well. I want to avoid anything awkward and painful but do not know the best course of action.
I asked the Yi, "What will happen if I go out with X?"
The Yi gave me Hexagram 9 with every line changing except for the 4th; and then Hexagram 2. I understand the Taming Power of the Weak to mean move forward slowly and with moderation. The many changing lines seem to be the YI asking me to pay attention (exclamation point!) but i dont know what the overall message is. Those lines are as follows:
KEY: (Line #: Wilhelm translation. /other interpretations).
Line 1: Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.
/The Superior Man follows the path on which he can advance or retreat as he wishes. It is wise and sensible to avoid obtaining anything by force, and so good fortune must result.
Line 2: He allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune./ the best course is to retreat (from dating him??) and that will bring good fortune; do not endanger yrself unnecessarily.
Line 3: The spokes burst out of the wagon wheel.Man and wife roll their eyes.
/ In trying to force a way ahead in spite of the obstacles in the way, the man suffered a serious accident. He has ignored the advice of the weaker party. Conditions beyond his control have proved him wrong. But the result is to no-one’s advantage, and, quarreling with his companion, he sacrifices his dignity.
Line 5: If you are sincere and loyally attached, You are rich in your neighbor.
/In the weaker person loyalty means devotion. In the stronger person it breeds trust. Both result in stronger ties. Each member of the partnership complements the other. The outcome is success for both.
Does this mean be sincere and loyal (and go out with him??)
Line 6: The rain comes, there is rest. This is due to the lasting affect of character.
Perseverance brings the woman into danger. The moon is nearly full. If the superior man persists, Misfortune comes. /
The wind, continually driving the clouds together, finally brings rain. But this success has been achieved by cautious advance, not precipitate action. It is not wise to pursue such actions further. The moon represents the darker powers. When it reaches fullness it is already on the wane. One must be content with what has already been attained.
ie. do not try to turn this into more. (fine, I am not, but what about dating him vs not?)
Hex 2:
The Judgement-- The Receptive brings about sublime success, Furthering through the perseverance of a mare. If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,To forego friends in the east and north. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image -- The earth's condition is receptive devotion. Thus the superior man who has breadth of character Carries the outer world.
I asked the Yi, "What will happen if I go out with X?"
The Yi gave me Hexagram 9 with every line changing except for the 4th; and then Hexagram 2. I understand the Taming Power of the Weak to mean move forward slowly and with moderation. The many changing lines seem to be the YI asking me to pay attention (exclamation point!) but i dont know what the overall message is. Those lines are as follows:
KEY: (Line #: Wilhelm translation. /other interpretations).
Line 1: Return to the way. How could there be blame in this? Good fortune.
/The Superior Man follows the path on which he can advance or retreat as he wishes. It is wise and sensible to avoid obtaining anything by force, and so good fortune must result.
Line 2: He allows himself to be drawn into returning. Good fortune./ the best course is to retreat (from dating him??) and that will bring good fortune; do not endanger yrself unnecessarily.
Line 3: The spokes burst out of the wagon wheel.Man and wife roll their eyes.
/ In trying to force a way ahead in spite of the obstacles in the way, the man suffered a serious accident. He has ignored the advice of the weaker party. Conditions beyond his control have proved him wrong. But the result is to no-one’s advantage, and, quarreling with his companion, he sacrifices his dignity.
Line 5: If you are sincere and loyally attached, You are rich in your neighbor.
/In the weaker person loyalty means devotion. In the stronger person it breeds trust. Both result in stronger ties. Each member of the partnership complements the other. The outcome is success for both.
Does this mean be sincere and loyal (and go out with him??)
Line 6: The rain comes, there is rest. This is due to the lasting affect of character.
Perseverance brings the woman into danger. The moon is nearly full. If the superior man persists, Misfortune comes. /
The wind, continually driving the clouds together, finally brings rain. But this success has been achieved by cautious advance, not precipitate action. It is not wise to pursue such actions further. The moon represents the darker powers. When it reaches fullness it is already on the wane. One must be content with what has already been attained.
ie. do not try to turn this into more. (fine, I am not, but what about dating him vs not?)
Hex 2:
The Judgement-- The Receptive brings about sublime success, Furthering through the perseverance of a mare. If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead, He goes astray; But if he follows, he finds guidance. It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,To forego friends in the east and north. Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image -- The earth's condition is receptive devotion. Thus the superior man who has breadth of character Carries the outer world.