47

[firehorse]

What kind of experiences have others had with receiving 47 as a response to a question about what to do? I asked what to do about "X", meaning how do I handle this situation between us. I received 47 twice, 1st time with lines 1.2.5<51, and this time with lines 2.5.6<35.

I am feeling "imprisoned" by my own feelings about this person, but I'm not clear as to what I am being told to do about it.

Any suggestions?

Many thanks,

K

 

[jesed]

Hi Firehorse

Just in case the comment could be uselful


Why you did the same question 2 times?

Any way: when one ask how to act, the image of Principal Hexagram is the best reference.

In 47: Accept adversity fate, stay loyal to yourself, don't waste time traying to convince other with words.

When adversity came, the vulgar man broke; the noble remains calm and survive.

best wishes

 

[micheline]

hi Firehorse,
47 describes your feelings of hopelessness. sometimes it can be saying that you have simply run out of juice, exhausted your energy resources, in regards to the issue at hand. you feel between a rock and a hard place.

Nevertheless,it also implies that a change of heart can sometimes change everything. Especially line 6 says that even though we fear that we are trapped, as soon as we start to take action, the situation will look different.

47 is the advice to cheer up and find an inner brightness. "in times of adversity, specialize in having fun"

In regards to X, maybe you need to lighten up and present yourself in a less depressing manner.
Or look at it a different way. the situation may not be as gloomy as it seems....but even if it is, you can release yourself from this gloom probably much more easily than you think.

 

[void]

Hi when i get this hexagram I've found it is most likley about a depressed attitude being no help to me or even hindering. Line 1 especially I take as 'c'mon shake a leg' lol. It says how important it is to keep your spirits up when everything seems against you - sitting there weeping with eyes cast down you don't see anything, not even new opportunities when they come, which may require some action (sacrifice) in lines 2 and 5. Its a time to try to rise above melancholy and self pity, this takes strength of character as the text says. Line 6 says alot of the trapped feeling is of your own making, you only have to look up and look out to be free.
Making speeches doesn't help, changing your attitude does.

So what to do about this situation is I think to uncrease your brow and lighten up, because you're not helping the situation by being miserable.

Sorry if this sounds very glib, I don't have much idea what your question was - just when I get 47 its most often about my attitude rather than an external limitation.

 

[firehorse]

Hi Jesed, you asked why I asked the question twice? Psycho frenzy I think, hoping for a better answer. I guess the I Ching told me!!! I obviously didn't quite get it the first time. I do feel stuck, and I guess that is why I received 47 inthe first place. Your commentary was usefel and thank you.

Micheline, thank you, depression is on the cusp, but you are right..it just is simply not worth it.

And void, no I don't think your comments sounded glib at all. I do like mine straight up. Freedom is what I want, and I think I just need to take the bull by the horns, so to speak.

You guys don't even realize how much you have just helped me. Thank You