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Hello again,
I posted last week and Rosada, Peace, and Millie were extremely helpful. I hope someone can clarify a few readings for me again.

As Millie pointed out, my desperation is probably more of an issue here than other things, but I asked the oracle this weekend how can I find someone, and it gave me 49.Revolution/Molting (3rd line changing) moving to 17 Following. I took that to mean that I shouldn??t be hunting or looking myself now; starting brings misfortune, I should just sit back and wait, go with the flow and ??follow??. Basically I??m not in control and there??s nothing I can do but sit tight.

Since I??ll be waiting ??, I asked ??what can I do more of at this time to be happy??? and I received a very interesting response.

54 Marrying maiden, changing lines 3 and 6 ?? 51.Chi??en/Modesty. I read all the threads I could find on 54 to get some background on this.
What I gathered was 54 is:

-temporary condition of transition, use the time to continue your progress
- surrender, subordinate, accept Fate as it is; become part of one??s environment; ??bloom where you are planted??, live within your limits. Keep an eye on eternity while you gather strength (wait/be patient) while taking refuge in the temporary transitional ??now?? phase.
Someone wrote that 54 appears when what we want isn??t appropriate at the time. What I want is still for this man to ??come back?? to me, to develop a relationship with him; but I didn??t tell the Yi that in this question, which I find curious.

Line 6: devoid of direction: gifts given as sacrifice aren??t sincere and one should be sincere in both word and deed. You??re going thru the motions but not ??feeling it??. (this is true, I??m not feeling my ??moving on?? in my heart, although I??m going thru the motions, trying to be social etc, and meet others. How else, what else to do if I??m in ??waiting mode???)

Line 3: the maiden marries as a slave/concubine: my personal dignity has not been recognized; I??m in the position of a disabled person, or one in the shadows following this relationship with the man in question; I have been humiliated but ??thru progress?? I will reach the place I belong (But how to progress?).

Ironically in the ??triangle?? of my reality, this man??s mother is a strong force in his life. The mother here could replace the ??First wife?? idea. (If I??m understanding the symbolism correctly). However again: this question wasn??t posed about the relationship but about me being happy without it. Does anyone else see another meaning for Line 6 here?

Line 3 also: it says all things come to those who wait (I confess I??m impatient in my singledom!); he who craves will take the first that comes along but he who waits will get one with dignity. The Yi may be saying in my craving for rel??ship I jumped at this person and I need to reevaluate. I see that (but it doesn??t help me move past it). (I also read something about the transition to being a woman is cosmetic in this line, that when the maiden??s hair is shorn, she is exposed being not a woman but rather still a girl. I don??t know if this applies or not).

Interestingly, the information I read about 54 relates more to my state of mind and being than the question I asked. Rather I don??t think Yi is answering my question directly and I??m curious how 54 is an answer to the question what to do to be happy.

(I haven't paid much attention to 51 - i assume it means just stay modest?)

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Finally: I asked two followup questions (tsk tsk I know) one regarding how I should act relating to this man who is not so present in my life anymore. I have been pondering our ??friendship?? and since I??m not contributing to it, we have a mirror situation going on. I see him pull back, so I pull back, then he pulls back more. I wonder if I come to the table, if he would. And I wonder what the right thing to do is. My last reading/post confirmed I need to step back and find someone else. But when this gentleman calls to touch base, I??m not sure how to act. Part of me wants to suggest meeting to say hello and that fights with the ??if he wanted to he would ask!?? part.

Yi gave me this:
62 Preponderance of the small ?? 15 Modesty.
I would assume that means accepting contact but not initiating, being polite but not suggesting we hang out, etc.

I asked how he sees me now and it gave 16 Enthusiasm with ch line 6 to 35 Progress. (!!)
Does this mean I??m being (Mis)led by enthusiasm and need to progress further on my own?
Or, does it mean he would welcome contact from me, and it would progress to something? I read that 35 is progress together in partnership, not apart. But right now we don??t really communicate.

I have a feeling I should not be asking the Yi these things?K but today I couldn??t resist, I miss this person terribly and honestly, was looking for a sign that things would pick up or that at least our friendship could be maintained.

Thanks in advance for any replies and apologies for the length of the post.
 

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sorry, for some reason the quotation marks in the above post didnt quite translate properly.
 

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(Repeat of the above, but without the funny symbols):

As Millie pointed out, my desperation is probably more of an issue here than other things, but I asked the oracle this weekend how can I find someone, and it gave me 49.Revolution/Molting (3rd line changing) moving to 17 Following. I took that to mean that I shouldn't be hunting or looking myself now; starting brings misfortune, I should just sit back and wait, go with the flow and "follow". Basically I'm not in control and there's nothing I can do but sit tight.

Since I'll be waiting, I asked "what can I do more of at this time to be happy?" and I received a very interesting response.

54 Marrying maiden, changing lines 3 and 6 and then 51.Chien/Modesty. I read all the threads I could find on 54 to get some background on this.
What I gathered was 54 is:

-temporary condition of transition, use the time to continue your progress
- surrender, subordinate, accept Fate as it is; become part of one's environment; "bloom where you are planted", live within your limits. Keep an eye on eternity while you gather strength (wait/be patient) while taking refuge in the temporary transitional "now" phase.
Someone wrote that 54 appears when what we want isn't appropriate at the time. What I want is still for this man to "come back" to me, to develop a relationship with him; but I didn't tell the Yi that in this question, which I find curious.

Line 6: devoid of direction: gifts given as sacrifice aren't sincere and one should be sincere in both word and deed. You're going thru the motions but not "feeling it". (this is true, Im not feeling my "moving on" in my heart, although Im going thru the motions, trying to be social etc, and meet others. How else, what else to do if I'm in waiting mode?)

Line 3: the maiden marries as a slave/concubine: my personal dignity has not been recognized; I'm in the position of a disabled person, or one in the shadows following this relationship with the man in question; I have been humiliated but "thru progress" I will reach the place I belong (But how to progress?).

Ironically in the "triangle" of my reality, this man's mother is a strong force in his life. The mother here could replace the "First wife" idea. (If I'm understanding the symbolism correctly). However again: this question wasnt posed about the relationship but about me being happy without it. Does anyone else see another meaning for Line 6 here?

Line 3 also: it says all things come to those who wait (I confess Im impatient in my singledom!); he who craves will take the first that comes along but he who waits will get one with dignity. The Yi may be saying in my craving for relationship I jumped at this person and I need to reevaluate. I see that (but it doesnt help me move past it). (I also read something about the transition to being a woman is cosmetic in this line, that when the maiden's hair is shorn, she is exposed being not a woman but rather still a girl. I don't know if this applies or not).

Interestingly, the information I read about 54 relates more to my state of mind and being than the question I asked. Rather I don't think Yi is answering my question directly and I'm curious how 54 is an answer to the question what to do to be happy.

(I haven't paid much attention to 51 - i assume it means just stay modest?)

+++
Finally: I asked two followup questions (tsk tsk I know) one regarding how I should act relating to this man who is not so present in my life anymore. I have been pondering our "friendship" and since I'm not contributing to it, we have a mirror situation going on. I see him pull back, so I pull back, then he pulls back more. I wonder if I come to the table, if he would. And I wonder what the right thing to do is. My last reading/post confirmed I need to step back and find someone else. But when this gentleman calls to touch base, I'm not sure how to act. Part of me wants to suggest meeting to say hello and that fights with the "if he wanted to he would ask" part.

Yi gave me this:
62 Preponderance of the small; then 15 Modesty.
I would assume that means accepting contact but not initiating, being polite but not suggesting we hang out, etc.

I asked how he sees me now and it gave 16 Enthusiasm with ch line 6 to 35 Progress. (!!)
Does this mean I'm being (Mis)led by enthusiasm and need to progress further on my own?
Or, does it mean he would welcome contact from me, and it would progress to something? I read that 35 is progress together in partnership, not apart. But right now we dont really communicate.

I have a feeling I should not be asking the Yi these things but today I couldnt resist, I miss this person terribly and honestly, was looking for a sign that things would pick up or that at least our friendship could be maintained.

Thanks in advance for any replies and apologies for the length of the post.
 
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Hi Elizabeth,

I somewhat feel that I am the last whom should give advice, being such a novice, but I certainly can understand your situation...I am living it!! Maybe I can offer some insight in that respect.

I received 54.2.6 > 21 in response to a question I asked today...What level of influence do I have w/him?

54 is one hex that I frequently cringe when I get, but I think it's because I really don't undertand it that well. I get visions of being a "concubine" or "used," but I think there are other meanings as well.

Before I continue...I just noted that 54.3.6 changes to 14, not 51...which one was it?
 

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Hi Ktb123,

In my reading 54.3.6 changed to 51 (solid, unchanging). I didnt get 14 for anything...

I can see the "used" meaning for 54 but not when the question was "what can i do to be happy?"?
 

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p.s. Ktb -- if you dont mind my asking, what is your situation?
 
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Hi Elizabeth

Just in case the comment could be useful
54, among other meanings... something you don't control completely.. trying to control (take the place of the wife) will hurt you.

So, don't try to "control" how to be happier...


Another thing.... 51 IS NOT Modesty but Double Thunder .... Modesty is 15

And 54 with changing lines 3 and 6 changes to 14 (Great posesion), as Ktb 123 had said.

Maybe would be useful for you to re-view your toss.

Best wishes
 

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Hi Jesed:

Thank you for the reply. Well I have a hard time seeing how not to control being happier -- it may sound strange, but I'm not happy and haven't been and just doing nothing doesnt seem to help so I figure I should do something (control it) to make myself happier... But i see the point of the hexagon.

I misunderstood what ktb123 said. I admit I dont quite understand how hexes can change to another one that isnt in the reading, but I assume that means I should read up on 14 then in relationship to what 54 (not controlling happiness) is telling me.

You are right about 15 and 51. I think those became confused due to my unduly long post! I received both of them, 51 with 54; and 15 in a separate reading. I will read up on double thunder though bc i don't believe I paid proper attention to it.

Again many thanks.
 
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Sorry I didn't reply right away...different time zones it seems. Anyway, my situation...fell in love with someone whom was married, while I was also married. Long story short, We both realized that our marriages were not on proper foundations. He is divorced, I'm still waiting. While we were together, there were rumors and accusations of "other women" of which he denied. I noticed a change in him..kept asking what was going on, he denied anything was wrong, "just depressed" related to the breakup of the marriage, etc.

One day, I found out he had made plans to vacation with another woman. I was devastated.

He is much younger than I am, but still old enough to know better, and I work with him, so it has been very difficult.

As angry as I was, I realized that I still had very strong feelings for him. He told me he wanted to remain friends, which I did not believe, but he still comes around to see me frequently...usually when he needs advice, or is down...whatever.

Back to the subject...54 is usually about taking a subordinate role with something...not leading, taking the backseat. You can be happy by letting this situation take a back seat?

As I have found, and have read...the Yi doesn't always directly answer the question you asked, but maybe is telling you what you need to know. Maybe you will never take the driver's seat with the strong force that his mother is?

These are just guesses. my own experiences have made me realize that pining away and hoping/wondering do nothing but make things worse for myself.

I wish you the best...

K
 
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Here's a thought...possess something great(happiness)by not seeking it, letting it find you.
 

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Ktb123,
(Still trying to guess what your nickname means - it rhymes well!)
Yes, we're in different time zones - I appreciate your reply.

The most insightful take on this that you made was one I had not thought of. "be happy by letting the *situation* take a back seat". Hmm. Hard to do, but if i can manage, then most likely I will be happier in the end.

THe other suggestion --that I wont be in the driver's seat as long as his mom is around-- is what I thought the reading meant at first, but it is something I have known for some time, and isnt, unfortunately, the main problem here (if his mother was the only difficulty... well, I like her and get along with her, and don't want or need a front seat, but I want to be in the car, someplace, and it seems I haven't been invited in yet--by HIM not by her. If i phoned her, she would bend over backwards for me. But that's not the issue.)

I was reading a thread on 23 or 14 (dont recall which) last night and some wise person pointed out that in trying to understand a situation, we forego the pain. That is, the focus on discovering "why" (which has consumed me for months) really postpones living in the now and dealing with the pain of reality. I had never thought of that before, but your last comment underlines it.

On a personal note: I've read in other places that a dependable friend can become a lover/life partner to a man, but I dont know of any cases where this has occurred. In your situation, and in mine, that seems to be the question: do you remain a friend or cut it off bc of the failed romance? "Taking the high road" would say be supportive, there's no reason not to. But... I dont know what is best.

Again thanks for your insights on the reading.
-Elizabeth
 

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