4.6

[caustic]

Hi, all. With a recent reading the question was asked What will you tell me about the future of my drawing (as in art)? The IC gave 4.6 changing to 7. After doing some research (a lot of it through older threads on this site), I feel comfortable in saying that the IC is saying that getting a tutor or taking an art class is what is best to do.

I believe on one old thread about hex 4 Willowfox said something to the effect that 4.6 is about punishing the fool through instruction. Well, I don't think that this is a case that calls for punishment, but I do know that another word for punishment is discipline, and I know that discipline can be about training/honing a skill. It seems the IC is saying that the beginner needs to be disciplined through instruction.

Well, I feel I've made a valid interpretation of this reading. If someone feels otherwise then please do say so. I know I'm definitely not an expert on the IC.

 

[willowfox]

This is the trouble when one digs into the archives as the answers are individualistic and cannot be applied willy nilly to any question. The interpretation needs to be blended to the querent's question, so when another question comes along with the same answer, the previous answer given will not apply to the new question.

So, line 4.6 suggests that it would not be to your advantage to sit at home, splashing paint on a canvas.

Therefore, you do need proper instruction, a guide, someone to help you bring "order" to your abilities, to show you how to paint properly.

So, you are right, its time to sign up for some art classes.

 

[themis]

Discerning the meaning of a Hex can be quite baffling. I believe the IC speaks to each of us in
a way that we are able to understand, given a particular context. 'Speak to each one in accordance
with his degree of understanding'.

Hex 4.6 'Smiting enveloping' suggests rejecting/feigning affection. It also indicates that one
may not be investing as much energy/effort in a project/venture as may be necessary. Perhaps
you'd do well to take classes if you're interested in drawing/sketching. Thereby your innate gift will
emerge with guidance and your skills will be 'honed' as you so aptly put it.

 

[caustic]

It also indicates that one
may not be investing as much energy/effort in a project/venture as may be necessary.

Hi, Themis. This is some interesting information that you've pointed out. Thinking about it, it makes me wonder if the reading may not be as positive as I initially thought. It seems that since the querent placed their question specifically in the context of the future that the IC could be saying that the querent has not been investing enough time, effort and energy into their endeavor, and in the future they will continue to be this way. Hex 4 is about learning and beginners, and line 6 in general is about issues of discipline. Perhaps the IC is telling the querent that they are simply not disciplined enough to see any improvement with their drawing endeavors any time in at least the near future.

 

[themis]

Hi Caustic,

Yes, that's how I understood it, taking your question into consideration. My book refers to
Hex 4 as 'Enveloping' that's one aspect, beginners and the learning process are also encompassed
therein.

So you know what to do ...

 

[my_key]

HI caustic

Hex 4 is about learning and beginners, and line 6 in general is about issues of discipline. Perhaps the IC is telling the querent that they are simply not disciplined enough to see any improvement with their drawing endeavors any time in at least the near future.

That's an interesting comment.

Wilhelm talks about transgressions for 4.6 and the crux here is what you see the transgression as and what it is perceived as being against.
It might be, using your example, that the querant is not disciplined enough to realise their full potential and the 'punishment' of this folly might be simply that they they don't realise their potential. That's not to say that you won't or can't as 'the only thing that furthers is to prevent transgressions'.
Change what you are doing.
What you put in is proportional to what you get out.

Be Well
Mike