17,4,5,6 to 27 advice

[usilser]

Hi again,

My relationship has a lot of difficulties lately. I am worried and I don't want to mess it up.
I asked for advice for one more time but it is above my head to interpret.
What I told to Iching exactly was: Please advice me, I want to stay together.

17,4,5,6 to hexagram 27
Hexagram 27 makes me so anxious but perhaps it advices me to be careful with what I say.
Actually, I can't interpret the lines at all. Perhaps the answers advices me what I shouldn't do.
Does it mean that whatever I do I will remain hungry?

Please is there anyone who could interpret the advice of Iching?

 

[marybluesky]

Hello usilser!

One meanings of Hex 17 is adapting: "In the evening, the superior man rests and relaxes in his home."

Line 4: "Success is gained by following. But to continue brings misfortune. Going the correct way leads to glory (brightness). How can there be blame?"
You have gained something (your relationship?) but there is no benefit in striving for it now. Try to see it for its reality.

Line 5: "There is confidence in goodness. Good Fortune."
Be sincere and do what is correct.

Line 6: " Deeply involved with one's fellows, one tries to continue. The King offers the Western Mountain."
After you find the best way to deal with the relationship, do it wholeheartedly.

Hex 27, by the way, doesn't remind me of hunger:
"Nourishment asks you to examine your motives in the allocation of your energy. Willpower creates a well- balanced apportionment. The Superior Man controls his expression and monitors his appetites."
Distinguish between what is in your control and what isn't. Don't waste your energy.

Overall, in order to stay together, realize and do what you can, and know your limits. The rest isn't your fault.

Good luck!