Hexagram 33 and Hexagram 49 unchanging

[mephistopheles]

Dear all,

I have been wanting to send out an email to my former supervisor but hesitate everytime. I asked two questions, which are quite similar, but I dont quite understand the answer.

First, I asked, how will M. respond to my request of writing a strong letter of rec. for me> I got 33.

I am taking she will retreat? but it also mentions small success. (>?)

Then, to understand it a bit further, I asked, will M. agree to write for me a referral?
I got 49.

I don't understand it. Does it mean she is not happy to, why does it come up with 49, revolution? And why are the lines all unchanging? Does it mean there is only on answer to this and it is fixed?

pls help!

 

[willowfox]

" how will M. respond to my request of writing a strong letter of rec. for me> I got 33.

Perhaps by saying that he/she is far too busy.

" will M. agree to write for me a referral? 49.

Quite possibly as this hex is about setting things in order.

 

[gene]

Hi Meph...

While the answers aren't as encouraging as you would like them to be, I would just do it. If M is unkindly disposed to you, well, then you will know it. And will that be so bad? Seems there is a strong fear of rejection here. As the old saying goes, "what you do not know, the doing will quickly teach you." Let it be as it is, if you don't ask, you definitely won't get it.

Gene

 

[mephistopheles]

Thanks Willowfox and Gene.
I have sent the email. I only need to await her reply..