My Sale of Business Reading (Hex 47 to 18)

[andeveron]

I've used the I Ching as a sort of mentor since I was a teenager. It has helped me through some tough decisions in my life and has provided guidance that was wise and probably superior to what I could have received from any human teacher.

I started a company after I graduated from high school and I've been working at it for the past 19 years. It's grown well and I've benefited nicely from it. However, things have begun to slow down due to the spotty economy and I'm exploring the possible sale to a larger company. Tonight, I consulted the I-Ching and asked, "Should I explore selling the company in earnest?"

I received hexagram 47 with four moving lines (the top four) which changed to hexagram 18.

Based on my reading of the hexagrams, 47 is K'UN or "Difficulty" which appears to advise me to not explore any sale.

However, the hexagram changes to 18 which is KU or "Decay" which seems to imply that planning properly will lead to an auspicious conclusion.

I'm a bit confused on the changing hexagrams. Is the I-Ching advising me to stay with my company and continue working and investing in it? Thanks.

 

[willowfox]

"Should I explore selling the company in earnest?"

I received hexagram 47 with four moving lines (the top four) which changed to hexagram 18.

It suggests, yes explore the possibility, with the emphasis on explore.

 

[andeveron]

Thanks for your reply. I've initiated contact with a potential buyer today and I'll contact other buyers over the next few weeks. If I'm able to complete the sale, I'll post an update here.