18.2

[jgreek]

Hello all,
I just saw my four year old nephew for the first time in a long time. He came across as very feminine; playing with dolls, his fingernails painted red, he says he wants to be Josie from Josie and the pussycats and asked if I would buy him her outfit for his birthday. He also has made skirts for himself out of towels. I asked the I-Ching if he is gay, and I got the answer 18.2. One sentence in Bradford's commentary for 18.2 was almost scary at how much it pertained to this question: "If mother had her way he would find a nice wife, and never cross any streams." But I still don't totally understand the line. Any interpretations?


Thanks,
Jack

 

[rosada]

I got 18.2 when I asked if I was still contagious after contracting scabbies at my mother's senior residence and therefore should cancel my visit to see my grandson. Wilhelm's version of 18.2 reads, "Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One must not be too persevering." I took this to mean that after taking the pills, the salves and washing all the clothes I was okay and didn't need to go so far as to cancel my visit.
I think basically 18.2 is advising not going too far in attempting to correct situations.
rosada