audtion - 27.3 > 22

[MoonCatcher]

I have a good audition for a decent film tomorrow morning - I asked the i-ching "how will my audition go?"

response is 27.3 > 22

I'm totally baffled by this answer... it seems to imply that I have neglected something? then 22 is a nice hex....

 

[ginnie]

I'm a little perplexed by line 27.3 myself. How did the audition go?

 

[MoonCatcher]

I'll let you know - it's tomorrow

 

[Liselle]

27.3 (from Hilary's book)
'Rejecting nourishment.
Constancy, pitfall.
For ten years, don’t act.
No direction bears fruit.'

Lately I've been trying to remind myself that if I don't know immediately what something means, I might just have to recognize it when it happens. (Trojina calls this "spot the reading" or something like that - it's how she finds her daily readings often work.)

So try to remember your reading as you go through your day tomorrow. Maybe write it down on a little piece of paper and put it in your pocket, so you can remind yourself of it. A bad outcome is to remember, hours after the fact, "Oh. That's what my reading was about. If only I would have remembered it."

A few thoughts, though:

(1) If you're offered a part, or a chance at a part, consider not rejecting it too quickly. (I don't even know if that's how auditions work. But the text literally says that "rejecting nourishment" (a part?) means "pitfall.")

(2) 22 as the relating hexagram might suggest that something might seem superficial to you, mere decoration. Maybe that will describe the part? So I guess if you end up wanting to turn something down on that basis, the reading is saying not to?

(3) 22 can be about presentation. As the context of your reading (because it's the relating hexagram), maybe it's indicating the reading is actual advice about your audition? (An audition is a presentation - you're "presenting" both yourself and how you'd play the role. So maybe look at 27.3 while asking yourself, "How could this be literal audition advice?")

(4) "No direction bears fruit" - I read somewhere (don't remember where) that this could be interpreted in two ways. One, no matter what you do, it won't be fruitful. Or two, having no direction bears fruit - in other words, don't have pre-conceived notions; don't try to control or direct things; be open to suggestion, etc.

(5) Are you giving anything up to go to this audition, a paying job or some other activity? That might be another way of "rejecting nourishment."

Good luck!

 

[MoonCatcher]

Hey Lisa, thanks so much for that - very interesting. I'll keep it all in mind today and update this post later!!

 

[Trojina]

(5) Are you giving anything up to go to this audition, a paying job or some other activity? That might be another way of "rejecting nourishment."

I thought it might be that but also the other possibilities you mentioned.

 

[rosada]

I hope you don't read this before your audition.

I think 27.3 is not encouraging for you getting the role. In fact I think the only way this line could be positive would be if it is somehow describing the part itself - that is, if if the character being portrayed is a 27.3 type. Otherwise while 22. Grace does seem to describe the fantasy world of film and theater and make-believe - I think combined with 27.3 the message is that this audition does not nourish you, that the audition itself is a fantasy, maybe even cancelled?

But anyway, I'm only saying this to put my interpretation in writing before you tell us what actually happened because you did ask us for honest feedback and it wouldn't be kind to write a bunch of fluff or not answer at all just because I want to only say nice things. Personally I hope it goes great and makes your 22.Dream come true!!

I do think the I Ching gives us a snapshot of how things are in our present moment and is not always giving us the final judgement of how things have to be, so perhaps you were feeling pessimistic when you asked the question. If that was the case then hopefully the reading pointed out some pitfalls you could then avoid to shift the balance to your favor. For example this reading might have been mirroring some question in your own mind. Like were you wondering whether you should even go to the audition and then after getting this line describing such total failure (falling into a pit and not ever acting again for at least ten years!) you realized, "Hey, things aren't as bad as all that!" and recognizing the I Ching might be using a little reverse psychology to get you going, you pulled yourself together and did just fine? I hope so!

Anyway, I hope the audition went well and I hope you'll give us an update asap!

rosada

 

[altair139]

... I think it's bad?
27.3 is about turning away from nourishment. Maybe you didn't follow the director's instruction or did something that upset him? Anyway it's about attitude problems, a blunder that shouldn't be made.

22 is usually about talent that isn't recognized (the flame can only light up the mountain and can never engulf it). Many students got this line and failed their exam....
edit: the fanyao predicts you might get lucky though, I'm not exactly sure but I think you could get another role, or change to another project.

Anyway I look forward to the results.

 

[MoonCatcher]

Hey guys! I’m back! Thanks for all your answers. I’ve just read them all now and it’s much appreciated.

Just so you know, I won’t be heart broken if I don’t get the part. It’s a good role, but not my dream movie. I am just grateful for the opportunity.

So, this is what happened today. My audition was moved to the afternoon. I went to my acting class to warm up. I’d been asked to study 3 scene (9 pages) and ended up doing only one scene with the C.D (casting director). I was a little thrown off when asked to talk about myself on camera - and probably came across as a little goofy haha. After reading through the scene, I was given a direction which I grew more confident with after 2 more readings. I was told I look great on camera and my third reading was great. The ending was “Let me think about it.”


So these are my theories. I’ve just remembered - in the past, hex 27 has meant “talking” - in this case me saying my lines. Visually (when I look at the hex) I think line 3 is a reflection of me being stopped on the 3rd take and not being given any solid signs that I’m going to get a call back. Which you never get anyway, but can't help looking for! Thus - the “lack of nourishment”.

I really felt 50 / 50 after I left. I goofed up my slate, slightly misunderstood a direction but then when it hit home I nailed the character.

Now, Rosada said something interesting - actually the character is 27.3 type of role. She has to bare unrequited love from the other lead. So that could make sense also. Who knows! We'll see.

Anyway, I’ll keep everyone updated. I was a bit cheeky and asked the i ching yesterday again “will I be considered for the role?” and got 28.6 > 44.

Then after my audition I asked.

37.2.6 > 5

I think this is telling me to let it go and concentrate on some group activity - and to have patience.

BIG THANK YOU to you ALL!! xxx

 

[MoonCatcher]

one more thing.... I think if I don't get a call back - then Altair's interpretation was spot on. Deep down I feel that I have a talent unrecognised due to my nerves and slight goofiness which is enough to lose you everything at an audition. The first big role I got in a feature was because the director didn't care about that and gave me a chance anyway.

 

[rosada]

"No direction bears fruit" - Duh! Now with hindsight it looks like it's referring to having difficulties following the director! Which is kinda what Altair was getting at and your own sense that you might not have been able to give the director what he wanted due to nerves.

I like to think the IChing is always right even if I don't interpret it right.

 

[Olga Super Star]

Did you pass the audition?

 

[MoonCatcher]

Nope. But to be honest the part wasn't right for me. I learned a lot from that experience. Basically, I misunderstood a direction and messed up my slate - but it's ok! Such is life. I did get something a month later.