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I just want to add that I asked another question to the I Ching yesterday, which was "How does he feel about me?" and I got hexagram 37 changing to 8.
but what do you mean by "sympathy does not guarantee involvement"?
Maybe it's time to ask the Jesed series of questions: "Show me the general time/ What's my role in this time/What's his role in this time?" Or you could ask the ye old Jung inquiry: What do I need to know about this?
I was going through my Blofeld today, and his translation is very pithy (and should make you feel good):
"A crane sings in the shade, its young ones follow suit. I have a fine goblet and I will share it with you. (Commentary) 'Its young ones follow suit' means heartfelt desire."
His footnote says: "A longing in which others share."
Go for it!
You are welcome. That's why I find it useful to have a few I Ching books; see what they all say. I think that Blofeld clarifies this line better than Wilhelm.
Still, if he's in a different relationship, that is a whole another question (might make sense to ask if you will ever be together, so you can set your expectations accordingly).
Your friends might not see it because this reading (at least according to the experience of others on this board) suggests the connection is empathic/spiritual, with no guarantee of action to proceed from it. I would imagine that with such sympathy between two people any action would be positive. But sympathy does not guarantee involvement.
I've received this line, too, and it's a wonderful reassurance of two hearts speaking the same language. It's an inner, hidden truth, so don't expect a lot of outward evidence.
Does this help?
From what I've experience (and others), it means that he may really dig you and you two are running on the same wavelength, but may not lead to a date or a kiss or anything else. But it's special, the feeling.
The second reading might simply mean he feels "at home" when he's with you. I don't know the circumstances that bring you together, but Hex 8 implies a choice is made to be with another.
He's in another relationship. That happens with lots of attractions, and it's a definite complicating factor. Maybe it's time to ask the Jesed series of questions: "Show me the general time/ What's my role in this time/What's his role in this time?" Or you could ask the ye old Jung inquiry: What do I need to know about this?
These questions together could get this crush placed into context. The "feelings" readings could read really positively, but the context questions should better help you determine the overall picture which may or may not look as rosy.
I'd vouch for what Philish has said. I think you have to appreciate the connection is quite ethereal, spiritual 61.2. Most often the relationship doesn't come to anything in real terms yet there still may be a strong bond that transcends time, that exists on another level...but that doesn't mean its going to manifest as an ordinary relationship you know dating, being partners, friends whatever..thats what the calling out of the crane is about IMO. She calls out because the baby isn't with her...the baby (er chick should i say) is still very much connected with her but all she can do is call and feel the bond. Its not bad but it might feel bad if you don't appreciate how kind of rarified the connection is and expect the relationship to go through usual stages in getting to an established as a relationship in the physical world.
Does this mean I could ask "What should I do now?"
You could ask it and I think you've got the right idea with your reading. Just keep walking your life, step by step. Hex. 43- Decide. Decide to do this and not vacillate with the response between what you know to do vs. what you wish would happen.
"What should I know right now?" is a broader question. It assumes there's a bigger picture than what your next step ought to be here. It's sort of the difference between looking at the next item on the grocery list vs.knowing why you're there at the store to begin with. Could be that you're pulling together a birthday party. Could be that you're planning an intimate dinner. If you know why you're there, the list (the next step) becomes more meaningful.
Of course, the frustrating part is that the Yi might not give you the easiest (most straightforward) answer to interpret.
Hope this helps.
Makes sense. But here's a thought: you've asked the Yi a really vague question. "something" and "sometime" are not helpful concepts when you go to interpret your reading. So I'm not sure how much mileage you can get from this.
The more specific your question, the more you'll understand your reading. Hillary has written about this several times, and after months and months of emotionally charges reading sessions, I knuckled down and bought into the method. And yes, it helps. Tremendously.
I don't have the link, but the gist is this: really think, explore your motivation and feelings about this situation. Why do you feel this way? How did you get here? What do you want from it? Why do you want it? If you're honest, you'll probably get to a point where you don't need the Yi for your answer, but if you choose a reading (and you're being honest with yourself) the answer will likely be startlingly clear. And not so emotionally charged.
So now you've got two approaches: the one question general context approach, and the one question in-depth exploration approach. I suspect this relationship is more about your growth than just hooking up with someone. Focus on yourself, if you can. There's nothing to lose there, and lots to gain.
Hello ddream
I haven't posted here for a while for unspoken reasons, but I just happened to open this up today, and I ran into this, and wanted to make a quick comment, that in a way goes along with what everyone else has said, with a twist. This hexagram is about people coming together naturally and spontaneously, not because they consciously choose to do so, but because there are hidden factors bringing them together. And line two especially promotes that concept. It doesn't necessarily mean he likes you right now, but it means there is an impetus for coming together that possibly he is presently unaware of. This situation usually takes time. It takes time for two people to awaken to the natural impetus to be together, but it happens on an unconsious level.
I perceive in your remarks a lack of confidence about your ability to invoke a relationship. I would just let it flow, let the universe do its work.
Gene
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