Having trouble with Interpretation

[albertstrasser]

I am considering going on a trip, and asked the I Ching if it was the correct thing for me to do at this time in my life.

I got an 8 (with a nine in the 5th) changing to 2. Can anyone help me interpret the meaning of this?

Thank you!

 

[pocossin]

Would going on a trip be the correct thing for me to do at this time in my life?
8.5 > 2

Welcome to Clarity, Albert. 8 suggests travel with others, perhaps with a tour guide, as does the text of line 5; and 2, travel by land or travel to another land. The Image and the text of line 5 suggest travel for gain -- financial, cultural, or social. There is a warning in the judgment against being too late, that is, unseasonable travel. Overall, auspicious.

 

[RindaR]

If it late in your life, perhaps consider if you are physically up to the challenge? You may also want to be careful in choosing reliable transportation?

 

[Trojina]

I am considering going on a trip, and asked the I Ching if it was the correct thing for me to do at this time in my life.

I got an 8 (with a nine in the 5th) changing to 2. Can anyone help me interpret the meaning of this?

Thank you!

I think hex 8 asks you to choose what to affiliate with. Line 5 advises you take opportunities that present themselves and let hard to get ones go. I'd think if its easy and convenient and it kinda fell into your lap do it. If you have to go to a lot of trouble over it it may not be a good idea.