Job change/modification Hex 23.5 changing to 20

[yinwithjim]

For about 2 years now I have worked 2 part-time jobs which at times are more like 2 full-time jobs. One of the jobs which I really love is walking dogs. This morning, walking a pair of dogs I had the thought, which I have had before, what if I just walk dogs? My other job is in retail and at my age, the retail job, on the cement floor, and very early hours, is tough to handle. So, I came in from my dog walk and ask Yi simply..."What about me just walking dogs?"

I received 23.5 changing to 20.

Hexagram 23 according to Legge tells me that is NOT advantageous to make a movement in any direction whatever, while Wilhelm/Baynes agrees with, Splitting Apart - it does not further one to go anywhere.

Is keeping things as they are for now then the best?

Waking gives me another view..."there's old, defunct stuff that needs cutting away" which is hopeful? however immediately after - "it's not good to head in new directions or even to thing about doing so, until that work's complete".

So, I am unsure what to make of this - especially since I tend to read more into the reading than I probably should.

Line 5 changing? string of fishes? as Legge puts it, but then it continues with "in the end there will be no grudge against her.

The resultant hexagram of 20.

Legge tells me "a worshipper who has purified himself but must still present his sacrifice" And the symbol of wind blowing over the earth? Ruler at the top with subjects below? Again my lack of long term use of the I ching has me leaping to me as the ruler and the dogs i walk as the subjects.

Can't say then overall what all this means.

As always, your insights and experience are welcome.

 

[my_key]

"What about me just walking dogs?"

I received 23.5 changing to 20.

You have asked this question in a context of seeking an answer (20) mainly because something in your life seems rotten (23). Life is a series of ups and downs which at all times needs to be built on solid foundations for everything around to feel beneficial and worthwhile. At this time you are being called upon to build your character in positive ways. Ways that will allow those firm foundations and benefits to be properly evaluated.

In some ways, 23.5 comes as an ah ha moment and is directing you towards giving this gift of an idea real consideration - pros and cons. Consider all sides, dot the t's and cross the i's and explore the practical while keeping all your research, plans and ideas real and grounded. When you really can see how viable 'just walking dogs' is for you, you will have the firm foundations on which to base your next step.

...or it might mean nothing like this for you.