Break Up in 2010? 17.4.5 --> 24

[sammiemae]

Currently involved in an intense platonic relationship that cannot possibly go anywhere. Having looked at both our horoscopes for 2010, it appeared that the relationship might end in 2010, but I was not sure, so I asked the I Ching for clarification.

"Will we break up in 2010?" My guess is yes, since Return can mean "return to the path," and this particular diversion is a dead end. Following speaks to the strength of this attraction.

What do you think?

17. Following. Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
17.4: Following brings success. Perseverance creates misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
17.5: Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
24. Return. Going out and coming in without error. Friends come without blame. To and fro goes the way. On the seventh day comes return. It furthers one to have somewhere to go.

[willowfox]

"Will we break up in 2010?" 17.4,5 > 24

Line 17.4 This suggests that your friend is lacking in sincerity towards you, have you seen this side of them yet as you need to?

Line 17.5 This line says that you need to do what you feel is right under the circumstances, so if your friend is a leech, then stop them feeding on you.

Hex 24 Is about a change in your situation, casting off one "hanger on" brings a new breath of fresh air into your life and social scene.

[sammiemae]

Very astute interpretation, Willowfox.

For 17.4, my first reaction was that this is a reference to each of us. The image is that of the minister trying to gain a following by the commoners; it is for the people's own good, so his motivation is sincere, but if the people follow the minister, this comes at the king's expense. So the situation is not correct, despite the relatively clean motives of each party.

17.5 - totally agreed. I see it as acting according to one's own highest morals, etc.

24 - Sounds good! Am I correct in seeing this hexagram as a gradual 180 turnaround from the status quo?