28.6 very ominous!

[bostonian]

I asked the I Ching whether I will move to a particular place (some things in my life have to change in order for me to do that – but that’s another story).
It responded 28 Preponderance of the Great. It seems quite clear from that hexagram that I will, or at least I SHOULD, make the move: “It furthers one to have somewhere to go.“ However, 6 at the top says that the move is very dangerous and that I will succumb. So basically, it’s saying, “yes move. It’s the right thing to do, but you will die trying.” If that’s the case, so be it. But it seems harsh.

 

[dobro p]

I asked the I Ching whether I will move to a particular place (some things in my life have to change in order for me to do that – but that’s another story).
It responded 28 Preponderance of the Great. It seems quite clear from that hexagram that I will, or at least I SHOULD, make the move: “It furthers one to have somewhere to go.“ However, 6 at the top says that the move is very dangerous and that I will succumb. So basically, it’s saying, “yes move. It’s the right thing to do, but you will die trying.”

It doesn't say that. It doesn't 'say' anything. It images things. What meaning you put on that image is the genius of interpretation. 28.6 images wading into water which covers your head. That could have a variety of meanings, but the valuations attached to the line are 'unfortunate' and 'without blame'. I'd avoid it if I could, not because 'the water passes over my head' but because the situation's valued at 'unfortunate'. But if you're set on doing it, you can console yourself with the 'without blame' valuation which is also attached to that line.

 

[bostonian]

But isn't there a dichotomy between "It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success."

and

"Six at the top means: One must go through the water. It goes over one's head.
Misfortune. No blame."?

Also, what does "no blame" mean?

 

[Trojina]

But isn't there a dichotomy between "It furthers one to have somewhere to go. Success."

and

"Six at the top means: One must go through the water. It goes over one's head.
Misfortune. No blame."?

Also, what does "no blame" mean?

Its simply something one finds over whelming in my experience. Theres no blame because one hasn't done anything wrong in taking the action its simply one doesn't have the means to cope with it or its effects..it all gets too much despite best intentions. This could refer to how the move might be for you if you did it, or your state of mind now...either way somethings too much for you in relation to this question..so in any eventuality around the issue of moving I'd take into account what was copable with, what might prove too much for any reason, assess your strengths. FWIW I tend to find 28.6 generally refers for me to emotional overwhelming which hasn't been especially grave in its repercussions but it sure does feel like drowning ! The most obvious application to your question i can think of is 'how much more can i take on if i move and will it prove too much emotionally for any reason'........

BTW I think the success from having somewhere to go is referring to the idea in 28 its good to get out of the way before the roof falls in....well in 28.6 the roof has already kind of fallen in, but no blame not your fault

 

[lilita]

I know I'm coming waaaaay late to this discussion. However, I just want to add another perspective for anyone trying to understand this line. I'm here looking for insight because I just received this line myself. My sense is that it's a warning that the going will be rough - possibly. Possibly not. You're attempting something that's very important to you, and you have to recognize the possibility that you might fail in your attempt. In fact, you might succeed in your attempt, and the outcome might be more than you bargained for. Sometimes we get what we think we want, only to find that it wasn't what we really wanted at all! You're crossing deep water. What you're considering has far-reaching implications. However, there is no blame in pursuing your desires. That's what life is for. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Sometimes you just have to step out on a limb. Just decide if what you want is worth the risk you're going to have to take, or perhaps, if you have the sincerity and perseverence to continue on your path, no matter what. If you do, it won't be a mistake. Are you willing to take a leap of faith?

 

[abouttendays]

Hi, over one month ago you said you received 28.6 yourself - do you now have a better idea what it is reffering too or has nothing happened as yet?

 

[Dfox8895]

Here is my two cents... 28.6 speaks to a situation that you are mentally ready for but not emotionally ready. My son is a smart kid and at one point we considered skipping him up a grade. After careful consideration we determined that he should not be moved up. Although he could pass the curriculum, his lack of social maturity necessary to interact successfully with the other students could have easily pushed him into isolation or other self esteem issues that could hold him back in life. It is easier for me and my wife to deal with overconfidence then under confidence so we did not push him that way.

If I had consulted the Yi for this situation and received that warning, I would have considered putting my son in a camp with older kids to force him to grow up to prepare him for the challenges the school year would present to him. But we are soft hearted and somewhat selfish because we wanted to enjoy his youth as long as we can.

In the end I think the Yi is saying that if you want success in this situation you will have to overcome a difficult challenge that you can win. Is it worth it to you to win it?

 

[Dfox8895]

28.6 Sacrifice to Win

Here is my two cents... 28.6 speaks to a situation that you are mentally ready for but not emotionally ready. My son is a smart kid and at one point we considered skipping him up a grade. After careful consideration we determined that he should not be moved up. Although he could pass the curriculum, his lack of social maturity necessary to interact successfully with the other students could have easily pushed him into isolation or other self esteem issues that could hold him back in life. It is easier for me and my wife to deal with overconfidence then under confidence so we did not push him that way.

If I had consulted the Yi for this situation and received that warning, I would have considered putting my son in a camp with older kids to force him to grow up to prepare him for the challenges the school year would present to him. But we are soft hearted and somewhat selfish because we wanted to enjoy his youth as long as we can.

In the end I think the Yi is saying that if you want success in this situation you will have to overcome a difficult challenge that you can win. Is it worth it to you to win it?