Yi not answering what you've asked

[mary f]

Hi!!

Do you once in a while notice that in Yi does not answser what you ask, but says "you don't need to know this"; "do it yourself instead of asking what will happen"; "improve your self-esteem instead of asking how others feel about you"? LOL

I do.

 

[pocossin]

Would you please give a specific example?

 

[mary f]

The first example that comes to my mind is:
13:3>>25 when I asked what does X think about my decision. X being a very close and knowlegeable friend.
I consider it as Yi telling me: "what's the point in this askance?"

And I got inspiration to start this thread from:
http://www.onlineclarity.co.uk/frie...24-27-1-2-gt-3-when-will-my-problem-be-solved
I received exactly this answer when asked a similar question.

What is your thought on this aspect of Yi?

:bows:

 

[pocossin]

What does X think about my decision?
13:3 > 25

Nine in the third place means:
He hides weapons in the thicket;
He climbs the high hill in front of it.
For three years he does not rise up.

X has reservations about your decision but is hiding them for now.

 

[mary f]

Thanks. :bows:


Maybe you are right. But it makes no complete sense because X is a very very frank person and we are so close that we use to say all we think to try and help each other. I thought it over and believe that Yi might be saying that there should be no suspicion in our friendship, neither of X for not saying what she thinks nor of me for scrutinizing what X thinks instead of asking directly. :hide:
This was not the best example though.

What do you think of the other case?

Cheers.

 

[pocossin]

When a friend has decided on a course of action, it's too late to voice doubts. If something is to be done, better that it be done without hesitation or uncertainty.

 

[qafinaf]

I do feel like I Ching responds in a sideways way sometimes.

Like yesterday I asked "What if I had gone ahead with plans instead of stopping?" (I was feeling conflicted, not sure if it was good that I didn't follow through with my intentions.)

I Ching responded 52.2.6 > 46

I took this as a way of saying "When you stop, stop completely. To stop your legs while your heart is still running forward causes conflict." In other words, stop regretting and fretting over what might have been.

 

[sooo]

Sure. If the motive or confusion behind my question is the real matter at hand, such as emotions or predetermined but incorrect assumptions, the Yi will speak to that rather than to my exact question. It addresses the reason or motive for asking the question instead. Often receiving a clear answer to that dispels the need to ask my original question, or it can clear the way to receive a more useful answer afterward.

 

[mary f]

I do feel like I Ching responds in a sideways way sometimes.

Like yesterday I asked "What if I had gone ahead with plans instead of stopping?" (I was feeling conflicted, not sure if it was good that I didn't follow through with my intentions.)

I Ching responded 52.2.6 > 46

I took this as a way of saying "When you stop, stop completely. To stop your legs while your heart is still running forward causes conflict." In other words, stop regretting and fretting over what might have been.

Perfect. That's the type of situation I'm referring to. I think you interpreted your 52.2.6 > 46 well. I'd think the same.

Another example when I asked about what kind of opportunities could arise for me from a potential business associate I had just met and who's very well connected and successful.
The answer was 4:3>>18 which I took as Yi telling me to reduce personal gain interest.

Thanks again.

 

[mary f]

Sure. If the motive or confusion behind my question is the real matter at hand, such as emotions or predetermined but incorrect assumptions, the Yi will speak to that rather than to my exact question. It addresses the reason or motive for asking the question instead. Often receiving a clear answer to that dispels the need to ask my original question, or it can clear the way to receive a more useful answer afterward.

Yes, thanks.


It is one of Yi's most interesting facet that shows what comes first, teaches how to compose smarter questions and brings spiritual growth.


However, Pocossin's first explanation arises a doubt and shows that I may be eventually interpreting readings with a guilt hat that might be covering Yi's real intention to show the truth.
Well, one's got to find the right combination of spices for a good recipe. I will be more alert from now on.


:bows:

 

[sooo]

I can easily see an interpretation of your first answer to your original question, though different from Tom's interpretation. What I responded to was the question or dilemma you had presented, Yi not always directly answering your questions.

As a direct interpretation, "13:3>25 when I asked what does X think about my decision?" I see X as being genuine and a friend with no suspicions or ulterior motives. Seems straight forward and uncomplicated. But only you can be resolute as to accuracy.

 

[mary f]

I can easily see an interpretation of your first answer to your original question, though different from Tom's interpretation. What I responded to was the question or dilemma you had presented, Yi not always directly answering your questions.

As a direct interpretation, "13:3>25 when I asked what does X think about my decision?" I see X as being genuine and a friend with no suspicions or ulterior motives. Seems straight forward and uncomplicated. But only you can be resolute as to accuracy.

Yep, thanks.


I agree with you actually. Knowing my relationship with X it would make no sense she having secret reservations or ulterior motives to hide behind the bush.
Never mind about the guilt thing. It can serve to emphasize how lucid or well resolved one has to be when interpreting messages like this. It could spoil a nice relationship.


As to 27.2 - very intersting line - and an easier example, I believe. Not rarely we look for nurturance in the wrong places. Such a great advice.

 

[mary f]

I do feel like I Ching responds in a sideways way sometimes.

Like yesterday I asked "What if I had gone ahead with plans instead of stopping?" (I was feeling conflicted, not sure if it was good that I didn't follow through with my intentions.)

I Ching responded 52.2.6 > 46

I took this as a way of saying "When you stop, stop completely. To stop your legs while your heart is still running forward causes conflict." In other words, stop regretting and fretting over what might have been.

It just came up to me about your reading: Yi could be telling you that going ahead would not have been the right option because made out of impulse (line 2). And line 6 confirms you made the right decision to stop, but would recommend you keep the posture of tranquility and lightness.