40.2.4 to 2.

[jm1980]

First time on forum, long time reader! Hope someone can glean some insight from 40.2.4 to 2. I work in the alcohol industry and recently stopped drinking alcohol for health reasons. I'm thinking I should change my job but my whole life is in the industry (my husband also works in alcohol too). We live on the other side of the world from family but held here by debts. The question is what do I need to do now? Look forward to hearing your insights. JM

 

[liquidity]

It's an appropriate hexagram. 40 refers to disentangling a knot or loosening an obstruction. You have a dilemma, and this is about solving the obstacles to moving forward.

Wilhelm-Bayes translations below.

Judgment: "Deliverance. The southwest furthers. If there is no longer anything (Sic) where one has to go, return brings good fortune. If there is still something (Sic) where one has to go, hastening brings good fortune."

Is home by chance to the south or west of you? Already here there is the suggestion of getting back home if nothing prevented you, but since something does prevent you -- the debts -- the question is how to address them.

.2: "One kills three foxes in the field and receives a yellow arrow. Perseverance brings good fortune.
.4: "Deliver yourself from your great toe. Then the companion comes, and him you can trust.

Tackle your debts. Steadily shoot them down (.2). There is probably one big attachment you have to something that is preventing you from resolving these debts. Maybe it's something you're spending too much on? I don't know. Maybe it's a misconception or assumption you have? Get rid of it... and then a new opportunity arises (.4). Perhaps back home? Be receptive (that's the relating hexagram 2) to such new opportunities.

 

[jm1980]

Thank you, I'm so sorry I did not see your reply earlier! That is correct - my home is south - it is in the southern hemisphere. I am still working on the debts but this is an accurate representation of the situation. Since then I've been disentangling from the situation and it has helped to see the situation clearly and cleared the way. Thank you so much!