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ichinglover

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Hi dear Yi-mates!

I'm afraid I need your help again...

I'm contemplating the move to a different country (USA) and I asked
"how probable is that my life will be more successful(better) in the US (from financial/romantic) standpoint comparing to where I'm now"

got 40.2 -> 16

is it good? 16 has so many different translations, opposites in fact...
don't know what to make out of it...

I also asked the 2nd question

"Should I change my career and abandon my current profession?"

got 60.1.4.6 -> 6?

I guess, no?
 

sammiemae

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I will address your first reading, ICL.

"how probable is that my life will be more successful(better) in the US (from financial/romantic) standpoint comparing to where I'm now"

got 40.2 -> 16

40 is Release. It says (among other things): "When there is nothing to set forth for, let there be a return, which shall mean good fortune, but when there is something to set forth for, quick action shall mean good fortune." For me, this has ever been a call to action.

The commentary also says: "'When there is something to set forth for, quick action shall mean good fortune,' for by so setting forth one shall have meritorious achievement. When Heaven and Earth allow Release, thunder and rain play their roles; when thunder and rain play their roles, all the various fruits, shrubs, and trees burgeon forth."

The Wang Bi commentary adds: "No boundary fails to open up."

Line 40.2: This one hunts down three foxes in the fields, obtaining a yellow arrow. Constancy here means good fortune. Commentary: Constancy here results in good fortune because one here manages to stay on the path of the Mean."

16 is Enthusiasm or Contentment. You may be excited to move, and it is worthwhile to set armies marching.

I would say go for it!:)
 

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'm contemplating the move to a different country (USA) and I asked
"how probable is that my life will be more successful(better) in the US (from financial/romantic) standpoint comparing to where I'm now"

got 40.2 -> 16 Running away from a situation doesn't necessarily guarantee success, so there seems to be a need here to sort out your existing problems, and therefore not jump to the US to get away from them. If you have preexisting baggage, then it will follow you wherever you go. So you need to deal with the issues at hand before contemplating any journeys. Its your whole attitude that needs changing, you seem to be always "up in the air", restless as you feel that the grass will indeed be greener somewhere else but you need to wake up and see that isn't always true and certainly not for you.

If you need help ask for it, look to family, friends or whoever.



I also asked the 2nd question

"Should I change my career and abandon my current profession?" got 60.1.4.6 -> 6?

Look at these lines carefully, line 60.1 says you should stop with your thoughts of changing and abandoning, while line 60.4 says to be content with what you currently have and line 60.6 says that sometimes you need to be harsh with yourself in order not to make a stupid mistake but it doesn't imply chaining yourself to a desk, it is more a case of being realistic and then the pressure you have put upon yourself can then be released.

Hex 6 is about stopping before you have a real nasty problem on your plate, yes you are having problems but don't make them worse by doing something on impulse, so changing your career would indeed be the wrong thing to do. Stay still.
 
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ichinglover

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Wow

I'm shocked!

First of all, I'm glad to see you came back and didn't abandon us!

this is a goodd thing :)

I have to admit that with my first question your analysis is dead on, it's amazingly accurate, like you've read my thoughts and fears :)

Wow, this is the most unbelievable response!!!

How did you manage to conclude this from line 40.2 is beyond me....

Work situation is quite accurate as well, but this question about US is just great1

Thanks!!!
 
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ichinglover

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Sammiemae, thanks a lot :))

With this metaphorical phrases you never know - they seem ok, but then it turns out quite different...

Thanks a lot!!
 

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