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But what you are doing should ONLY be used for clues to the meaning of the
original changing line (30.5)
Several people have now sort of run away
with the idea and use it as part of the reading, which i try to publicly disagree
with whenever I can
I have read that when you have an answer with only 1 changing line you have to check the line of the last hex. I don't remember for sure if this line is going to show you what will happer or what is the opposite of the answer.
For instance:
I asked: Is he going to visit me?
30.5>13
30.5 "Tears in floods, sighing and lamenting. Good fortune." shows pain but good fortune in the end.
13 "It is advantageous to cross the great river (or sea). [To make any kind of journey.] The Superior Man will benefit if he does not slacken his righteous persistence." shows journey.. so yes...
But let's check the line 13.5: " Men bound in fellowship first weep and lament, but afterward they laugh. After great struggles they succeed in meeting"
It's clear that they will succeed in meeting. But is this what is going to happen? or the opposite is going to happen?
I remember a thread I read about the same answer. Someone had a meeting with his employer and finally his contract was continued. So 13.5 could be the answer of the question they finally "succeed in meeting"?
Springflower
I one of Wilhelm's books he talks about checking the corresponding line of the second hexagram. He did not do it though, necessarily for an actual reading, but to get a better understanding of the philosophy and power of the I Ching. I find that often when one line changes the corresponding line in the corresponding hexagram has in some way an opposite meaning. It is best to look at the changing line. That is the main answer when one line is changing. Sometimes that contrary meaning will give you more insight on the meaning of the changing line. When one line changes it is usually more of a simple and straightforward answer. Multiple lines get really tricky. Beyond that, I tend to agree with Bradford.
Here the changing line shows a sad situation that turns out to be actually good for you. The corresponding line shows a similar theme, but in the corresponding line, there is actually a reconciliation. However, the changing line is more likely the complete answer.
I find that often when one line changes the corresponding line in the corresponding hexagram has in some way an opposite meaning.
I am really confused. I noted that the corresponding line is usually similar to the changing line. When does it have the opposite meaning?
38.3 and 14.3 a good example. Are you sure the meaning is opposite? I think both shows that the ego destroys the good of the Work. Or not?
Moreover the meaning of 1.1 and 44.1 both show that someone must stop the action. "cease and desist"
The meaning of 1.1 is stop the action like 44.1No, I don't think 1.1 shows 'the ego destroys the good of the Work', it simply says 'submerged dragon' or similar.
38.3 and 14.3 a good example. Are you sure the meaning is opposite? I think both shows that the ego destroys the good of the Work. Or not?
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