19 -> 34

[zack]

I asked the I Ching, "If I start working out and lifting weights daily, will I see any results in the first month?"

I received Hexagram 19 with changing lines 3 and 4, changing into Hexagram 34. How would you interpret this?

Also, when two changing lines seem to contradict each other, how do you interpret them? This is a question I've had with other readings.

[bradford_h]

19.0 - Step up to the challenge
19.3 - Quit fussing about it and quit expecting rewards before you begin the work. Shut up and get started. This is the essence of 19.
19.4 - Expect change to come in increments, steadily but gradually.
34.0 - One way to translate Da Zhuang is "big and strong".

[dobro]

"I asked the I Ching, "If I start working out and lifting weights daily, will I see any results in the first month?"

I received Hexagram 19 with changing lines 3 and 4, changing into Hexagram 34."

19's about approaching greatness and 34's about great power. So the answer to your question seems to be: 'great power will approach'. In other words, results will start to appear in the first month.

[rosada]

19.4 talks about a man of high rank drawing in a man of ability. I wonder if being a part of a class, or having a trainer or a pal to work out with will help you keep up your good intentions?