40.4 < 7

[TwoGeese]

Hello everyone,
I did a reading for myself recently and it has me a little puzzled. I have been loosely studying herbs for the past five years. I feel like I want to do more with that.
The question was, "Please comment on the wisdom of following the path of herbalist?"
I received 40.4 < 7
Using Lise's translation:
40: I see this as a possible yes. I tend to get stressed easily by my lack of progress and where I think I "should" be but I feel like this could be a yes.
Line 4: A little unsure here- release my thumb- I could see this as being about me trying to control this. I need to just let it unravel???
7: Have guts and be myself- that is what will make a good leader???

Any advice, interpretations, or insights.
Thanks

 

[bradford]

It could easily be advising you to get professional instruction instead of "loosely studying."
40.4 says: when companions approach, trust them.
Shi, the name of Gua 7 also means Teacher.
You might also check out any books titled "textbook of pharmagognosy" for a more scientific take on the field.

 

[TwoGeese]

It could easily be advising you to get professional instruction instead of "loosely studying."
40.4 says: when companions approach, trust them.
Shi, the name of Gua 7 also means Teacher.
You might also check out any books titled "textbook of pharmagognosy" for a more scientific take on the field.

Thank you bradford,
That is very helpful. I better pay attention for a teacher. Not really sure where this might come from but I will keep my eyes open.
I will also look into a scientific approach. I think that is where I am lacking.
Thanks again