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53.2.3.4>6 , 15 , 43 and other shenanigans

luckyseason

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Hello!

Real shared reading time. First, an explanation of the situation. Me and my friend have been living in a place that's a proto-community. I say proto because it was supposed to be one, but ppeople left and left and only us were left behind. And left because of the unclarity of deals. I won't go much into the politics of it all but during the upcoming season, because of the work exchange here we expected to be free of the rent part (because there's been a real exchange on our part). Maybe 'expected' is the key here, but we were 'expected' to work on stuff beyond paying rent. Assumed we would do so.
And: we did. We are doing still.

Cue in the newsflash: I get (still from an indirect source, but no reason for her to lie) that not only are we expected to pay when the space pays for itself (Which we were told we wouldn't have to), our work is basically not recognized. It hurts a lot, being a sucker and all, basically being in an unfair trade, but more for my friend, who knows these people for over ten years. I'm just breathing in the facts (and it stinks).

So when I got these news, I cast the coins: How's rent situation for me and X be during the season? 53.2.3.4>6
I still hadn't broken the news to him of what got to my knowledge. From what I interpret:

We were working here diligently etc. but also that something did not fully develop. Especially from the lines, we were peacefully doing our due expecting to be met halfway. The third line says it's advantageous to fight robbers. So the situation in which we are being explored becomes clear. And then in the next line the need to adapt to this. And relating hex is number 6.

I asked right away (still before the conversation) how to act to bring the best in this situation and got 15. Difficult acting in a 15 manner knowing all this. Is there modesty in flipping a table?

Number 6 became clear yesterday, when I told him of what I got to know. It's really awful to bring the bad news, because I ruined his mood for good now. Like he said 'how can I work knowing that I'm a sucker? And that despite this I'll still do it out of love for the place?'. And especially, as I said, that they're long term friends. But the truth is the truth, unless it changes to something else.

This morning I asked 'What is our future here in this place' and got 5.3.6>61. Again, we're basically in the limbo of feeling dejected until this is resolved. There might be help coming, but it's in the dark. Also the chance of acting prematurely, to which I was meaning to, but not after I got this hex. I don't want to be stuck here though, in this situation, because the requirement for unaction ends up being torture.

The last one contradicts this, but maybe because I only asked about myself. I asked 'how can I help my friend not feel bad like he's now?'. I got UC 43 (Funny detail, whenever I ask for advice I always get unchanging hexagrams, heh). So for me the truth is necessary, but also when it comes to me, I can work things behind the scenes, I guess? Do the whole politics, and avoid it escalating (As portrayed in hex 6 and 5.3). I don't know how to, yet, but things are somewhat clear that:
a- this is not a good situation for us;
b- As things are now, we're being taked advantage of;

I'm hopig to make more sense of this soon, still reading and thinking on the hexagrams and lines. Of course, all insight is greatly appreciated. When things develop I'll come back to add how it was.
 

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Hi luckyseason
It does sound like you and your friend have landed in a bit of a predicament which is testing you both.
How's rent situation for me and X be during the season? 53.2.3.4>6
53 meaning ' the marrying woman awaits the man's move'
6 meaning 'there are no connections'

Nuclear 64: Not yet across

The rent situation you are sitting in is something that is now outside of your influence or control (6). You both are advised to sit back, and let the situation unfold gradually. See what may change or be offered by others (53). Your challenge will be to rest quietly and allow things to settle into place, for there is still more change to come (64).

how to act to bring the best in this situation and got 15. Difficult acting in a 15 manner knowing all this.
The wisdom in an unchanging hexagram lies in the image. The best way to act is not exaggerate or underplay the situation. See it for what it is. Notice how it changes then look for that place of balance within you again.
'What is our future here in this place' and got 5.3.6>61.
5 meaning 'not advancing yourself'
61 meaning ' it becomes trustworthy'

Nuclear 38: opposing meaning ' being on the outside'

You are being asked to trust that this situation is going to evolve to give you both what you need - although it may not look like it at present (61). You are dealing with deep emotions that are pulling you both in many directions, alienating you in oh so many ways. This challenges your beliefs of what is right and what is wrong in the world (38). Live in the present, and stay as best you can relaxed and chilled. Especially do not corcern yourself with wild imaginings of the future.

'how can I help my friend not feel bad like he's now?'. I got UC 43
The best way to help your friend is to support then in the best way only you can. Trust your instincts of when and how to engage and when to pull back. Be honest with them and know / assess when it is best just to give them room. In simple terms - be genuine and compassionate. Remember though there is no point in getting angry - either of you. That is fruitless.You have a strong and generous nature and when you believe in this, it really is all that you need to rely on.

...or it may be nothing like this at all.

Good Luck.
 
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luckyseason

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Thanks for the input! As of now the moods have calmed slightly, but still no clear answer. Next week we should have the talk that's to occur and settle things. I'm trying to view it for what it is as you said for 15, and hoping for the best.
 

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