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This hexagram 47 for me has alot of connotations in the lines of somekind of serious bonds that oppress. Could this be about malicious forces like voodoo or black magic that tie someone up like the 8 of swords in the Tarots? Which I also get alot in my relationship readings which I tend to ignore as I do not believe in that stuff.

I asked:
What are my shortcomings that are preventing me from finding a compatible man to marry?

Hexagram 47 lines 2, 5 and 6 > HEXAGRAM 35

Which I decipher as oppression leading to progress.
I'm not believed. No one ever believes me or takes me seriously? How come?

Why am I having so much difficulty in finding a compatible partner for a committed relationship?

Hexagram 64 line 2 > hexagram 35

There's that 35 again!
 

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Why am I having so much difficulty in finding a compatible partner for a committed relationship?

Hexagram 64 line 2 > hexagram 35

Hi,
64. 2

Do you take public transit or drive?
(Do you have a car that isn't working?)

And if that isn't it,
Did you start something, then stop, that needs finishing?
 
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Since your question is what is lacking and why, it appears that what is lacking is water in your lake, that is joy, refreshment, exchange. Water is usually a result of ones own attitude and vision, how one sees themselves in their environment. For example, if instead of 47, a potential partner were to see 48 or 58, he (or she?) could then come to drink or exchange. As it is, your water is inaccessible, first from yourself, second from others. Progress is possible but only when water fills your lake. Water comes from within you in this case. It is below the lake, so it must spring from within. This hasn't happened yet, as though your foot is firmly on the brake. Progress (again) is made by releasing your brake, coming out of yourself as it were, and then to share it with others. But first you must have and show interest in others.
 

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Hi cornucopia, long time no see! How did your inheritance matter go?

You were right in mentioning 8 of Swords, your reading of 42.2.5.6 is bang on, saying the same things.

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Joan Bunning, 8 of Swords:
The woman on the Eight of Swords is lost and alone. She can't see because she is blindfolded. She can't reach out because she is bound. She can't move freely because she is caught in a prison of swords.
It seems she has wandered far from home - her place of security far away on the hill. How can she get back? She doesn't even know which way to go. The Eight of Swords stands for those times when we feel lost, confused and powerless. Help and relief seems very far away.

Sometimes we feel restricted by circumstances. We wake up one day in an impossible situation. A dead end job. A troubled relationship. Mountains of debt. How did this happen? We have no idea. Even little problems can make us feel trapped. There just doesn't seem to be a way out. Sometimes life seems fine - on the surface. "I have everything I want. I should be happy, so what's the problem?" We just don't know. We're confused and unsure.

In readings, the Eight of Swords is often a sign that you are heading toward (or already in) a situation in which you will feel a lack of freedom and choice. Such situations are tricky because the more you get into them, the more restricted you feel. At each step, your options seem to narrow until you feel completely stuck.

When you see this card, remember that you do have choices, and you do have power. No matter how trapped you feel, you can find a way out if you believe it is possible. The young girl in the picture could free herself. She could wriggle free, tear off the blindfold, and kick down those swords. Solutions are not always easy, but they exist. Find your clarity of thought and purpose (the Swords ideal) and use them to take that first step toward home.


Compare this with:

47.2 → 45 (Gathering Together), Wilhelm:
One is oppressed while at meat and drink.
The man with the scarlet knee bands is just coming.
It furthers one to offer sacrifice. To set forth brings misfortune. No blame.

This pictures a state of inner oppression. Externally, all is well, one has meat and drink. But one is exhausted by the commonplaces of life, and there seems to be no way of escape.

Some internal block, something from the past probably is causing the feeling of emptiness inside.
And you are trying to compensate it with men.
I've recently came across on some psychology and eastern wisdom about this matter:
do you love your father? have you had troubles with him? If you had - you need to really really forget him, and accept him as he is. The same goes for mother but it has lesser impact. When you love your parents and respect them (at least mentally, inside, no need to be their slave and do whatever they want .. nonono, just being OK with them, no resentment or anger) - then your life becomes more open and vibrant.

47.5 → 40 (Liberation), Legge:
Shows its subject with his nose and feet cut off.
He is straitened by (his ministers in their) scarlet aprons.
He is leisurely in his movements, however, and is satisfied.
It will be well for him to be (as sincere) as in sacrificing (to spiritual beings).

It's not the time to search for a man until you change inside. Break this bonds, limitations.

47.6 → 6 (Disputing), Richmond:
Exhausted by entanglement with creepers.
Moves unsurely and says he regrets it.
If the regret is genuinely felt his movements bring good fortune.

You can free yourself, like a woman in the picture, but you hesitate. Get rid of the habits(thoughts) that keep you from moving on.

64.2 speaks about leaving the old ways, to complete the transition.
I think Moss elk is right here and sooo too, that you've stopped somehow.

I think 35 two times reinforces the idea of you yourself restricting and limiting the progress.

Transitional method gives
45.5 → 16 (Making Provision), Richmond:
The position of gathering together is no error.
If there are some not yet in this position they need great continuance in the way, then regret disappears.

The regret we have is that some parts are unworthy, untrustworthy, wrong. Without acceptance of these parts we cannot be gathered together.

Richmond asks for inner work, to accept all parts of your life/mind.


16.6 → 35 (Progress), Legge:
Shows its subject with darkened mind devoted to the pleasure and satisfaction (of the time);
but if he change his course even when (it may be considered as) completed, there will be no error.

Seeking something not appropriate, change your goals, review the strategy.
 

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Hello Moss Elk, yes I do stop things halfway. I don't drive so distance is an issue to meet potential mates.
 

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Hello Ashteroid! Thanks so much for the time you spent to write this. it makes so much sense. It's me. I need to put in the effort and stop being so negative. I need to communicate better and stick to it. Lay strong foundations from the beginning which I don't instead of leaving it to fate. I'm following the advise I received from the I Ching when I asked what I need to do to attract a compatible partner.
28 line 1 > 43 turned up. This reading cleared up many things I'm doing wrong.

My inheritace ordeal went fine. Thanks! I wrote a post thanking everyone. I went to Greece stayed for a year took care of everything.

Blessings :)
 

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Thanks Sooo, yes right on this is also an issue with me. I'm too timid and reserved to show my feelings and interest. I hold back alot.


Since your question is what is lacking and why, it appears that what is lacking is water in your lake, that is joy, refreshment, exchange. Water is usually a result of ones own attitude and vision, how one sees themselves in their environment. For example, if instead of 47, a potential partner were to see 48 or 58, he (or she?) could then come to drink or exchange. As it is, your water is inaccessible, first from yourself, second from others. Progress is possible but only when water fills your lake. Water comes from within you in this case. It is below the lake, so it must spring from within. This hasn't happened yet, as though your foot is firmly on the brake. Progress (again) is made by releasing your brake, coming out of yourself as it were, and then to share it with others. But first you must have and show interest in others.
 

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Ok, I don't mean in general.
But is there something in particular that you stopped that you could start back which might lead directly to what you want?

(I'm going this way because I had this line yesterday and it wasn't a suggestion to stop, but to restart something I had shelved.)
 

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Moss Elk, It's amazing you mention this. You might be on to something. There's these 2 situations I've stopped and left unfinished. I have this fear of commitment. I like my space. My freedom. Maybe that's why hexagram 47 and 8 of swords turns up.

I'm a free spirit and guys sense this and leave it to me to lead. Which I don't, I go with the flow, no strategy, no plan. I'm really working on this, on myself. I mean the opportunities are out there! How long will they be there for me? I'm not young anymore to be able to pick and choose. :)

Yeah, I sent a msg to one gentleman waiting for response. It's been a while back he might not be single anymore. He was marriage material. I also stopped suddenly without an explanation with a recent love interest, who is in my field of work and we have lots in common. I'm going to try to start up again with him. He must be really confused as to why I disappeared. lol

I'm going to investigate this. Thanks!

Ok, I don't mean in general.
But is there something in particular that you stopped that you could start back which might lead directly to what you want?

(I'm going this way because I had this line yesterday and it wasn't a suggestion to stop, but to restart something I had shelved.)
 

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Moss Elk hi! Update, yes already! I looked into it. (But is there something in particular that you stopped that you could start back which might lead directly to what you want?) After you told me this bells went off.

I had cancelled a date suddenly and blocked communications with someone who was very interested in me because I suspected he was a serial dater. This is the man who is in the same field of work as me. Just now I unblocked my messages and I discovered he had written me a long email explaining himself and his situation. He was very honest. Actually this is what connected us in the first place, we are both sincere. From what he told me we both seem to be in the same place concerning our single status and love life.

Hmmmmm.....we'll see. I replied to his email. Blessings.
 

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