Still looking for a home... 57.4 and 13.2

[aiyana]

My landlord has extended my lease by two weeks, relieving immediate pressure (somewhat) to find a new home. An opportunity has come up to share a house with someone I knew years ago, however it's not the safest part of town and will involve a commute. I asked the Yi, if I let this opportunity by will I find a situation more in line with my ideal: living alone, near the water. Response was 57.4. 'Regrets go away. Catching three kinds of game in the hunt.' I'm having trouble distinguishing whether regrets would pass if I do take up this opportunity (it's temporary - a couple of months - living with two other people); or is Yi saying that if I pass this up new opportunities, 'game', will be caught? Overall there does seem to be a sense of 'steady as she goes' and not getting whipped up.

There's someone I've known casually for years that I've recently reconnected with who knows I'm looking for a place. I asked the Yi when/if there would be an appropriate time to approach him about one of the properties he owns - he has several along the water. While typically very generous of time and advice, I've hesitated to ask directly if he would be willing to lease to me as his properties are beyond my price point. I want to avoid introducing any awkwardness -- he is someone whose respect I value. Yi's response was 13.2. Does this suggest I just be open and true about what I'm hoping to find? Would he respond favorably? I have always had a hard time asking people for things as I hate to appear needy or worse leave people feeling uncomfortable.

Any feedback is much appreciated.

 

[icastes]

57.4 is about overcoming one's inner doubt, but the resultant gua is 44, whose meaning is about two minds not being able to meet properly. 57 urges you not to act impulsively, while 44 says that it is not a good time to move as you probably will not be able to get along with the roommate. It would appear to me that the sharing of the house is not going to work either in the short or long term.

It appears to me that you want the man with the real estate near to the water to volunteer you a place at your price. While propitious 13 is very good in establishing such a harmony that you apparently seek, there is a problem with the moving second line. It seems to say that you are being selfish in your attitude towards to his man or, in the alternative, that he is selfish and will not help you. Maybe both. The resultant 1 does not truly promise a good move, and seems to say that you ought to maintain your present position, i.e., do not ask, but don't expect him to be your white knight in this situation either.

May I suggest that you try some other way?

 

[aiyana]

icastes, thanks for your insight. It makes sense given the feedback that neither of these situations feel 'right'. A couple of people had suggested to me that the man with the properties might be open to working with me, but my personal take (outside of the iching) is that unless I feel clear & open about approaching him it's best to stay on harmonious ground.

I'm beginning to feel dejected. I asked the Yi where will I be living in March and received 54.1.3.5>28. Seems to be more advice on taking my time and not being overly eager in wanting the best, rather being humble, realistic and practicing gratitude which in any event is always the best recipe for satisfaction. :bows: I asked how will I find a place and received 27.4. I'm never sure how to take this one, seems quite different in spirit to the preceding advice, this ravenous tiger scooping up scraps; to me he feels more like a hungry stray than a regal King of Beasts. However very awake & alert to opportunities on the wind. Overall feel the advice is to be patient but certainly not complacent.

Soooo want a clear answer. There's a lesson...

 

[chingching]

If its any consolation 3 years ago I spent a whole year looking for a home, slept on couches and house sat...had to put all my belongings in storage through that time. but i got through it, found a great share apartment afterwards.

 

[icastes]

I'm beginning to feel dejected. I asked the Yi where will I be living in March and received 54.1.3.5>28. Seems to be more advice on taking my time and not being overly eager in wanting the best, rather being humble, realistic and practicing gratitude which in any event is always the best recipe for satisfaction. :bows: I asked how will I find a place and received 27.4. I'm never sure how to take this one, seems quite different in spirit to the preceding advice, this ravenous tiger scooping up scraps; to me he feels more like a hungry stray than a regal King of Beasts. However very awake & alert to opportunities on the wind. Overall feel the advice is to be patient but certainly not complacent.

Soooo want a clear answer. There's a lesson...

The problem with the Tiger is coveting. You can't sit around wanting something others have and you don't, and the resultant 21 biting is not very promising, although perhaps the notion of invoking the law is good. You need to find an alternative method. I don't know what city you're in, but I would suggest that you look in neighborhoods that you don't really know or you think you know but don't.