He’s moving out. How will it be? 6.5.6 to 40

[Stredwick]

My partner is moving to a room in another house nearby and I asked how it will be between us when he does. The situation is that due to COVID I lost my job and eventually got one in Rome. I am now returning home to my house in the UK with a job back there. My partner has been living with my grown up children in a small house. He has struggled and I understand his need for space. The I Ching said:

6, changing lines 5 and 6, leading to 40

I see that conflict must be avoided for then renewal can happen. Is there anything else anyone sees here?

 

[mandarin_23]

Hi Sredwick,
so as far as I can see this is a conflict situation already - diverging needs. And it is a matter of "deliverance", 40, a move towards greater freedom, nothing which has to be very difficult.
The changing lines - 6.5 will encourage you to argue - to go for what you want, to address your own needs and to talk things through, but on the other hand 6.6 is will be best not to "fight for your right". There is some melancholy in this line. A person who got what she wanted, and still - there is no enduring victory, no winner.
All the best to both of you,
Mandarin_23

 

[Stredwick]

Hi Sredwick,
so as far as I can see this is a conflict situation already - diverging needs. And it is a matter of "deliverance", 40, a move towards greater freedom, nothing which has to be very difficult.
The changing lines - 6.5 will encourage you to argue - to go for what you want, to address your own needs and to talk things through, but on the other hand 6.6 is will be best not to "fight for your right". There is some melancholy in this line. A person who got what she wanted, and still - there is no enduring victory, no winner.
All the best to both of you,
Mandarin_23

Hi Mandarin_23. Thank you for your comment. There is melancholy but I think there does not need to be discussion at this moment for it is obvious what is needed. There is no winner but maybe we will both move forward positively.

 

[rosada]

Another perspective:
I see these lines as saying that when he first moves out he'll need complete Release from all previous agreements. Thus rather than immediately trying to arrange anything like whether you'll have meals together or even when you'll see each other, some fair agreement like in 6.5, be warned he may not want to stick to the agreement like in 6.6.
He needs to experience himself on his own so he can then miss you and return clear. Give him space.

 

[Stredwick]

Thank you rosada for your comments. I can see how this could be read this way and it is exactly what he needs after a difficult year. I won’t be making any demands. He’s a good person and I trust him totally to be the best of himself. He needs to find his path. Thank you. The I Ching is wise.