What are the consequences of going on this Puerto Rico Trip? Hex 6.6

[scarlett3page]

Hello everyone,

A few months ago, I booked a flight and just today, paid for accommodations to Puerto Rico for a week long trip next month. I decided to ask the i ching about the trip simply because I know a lot can happen on trips and I was curious!

I asked 'What are the consequences of going on this Puerto Rico trip?" and received Hexagram 6.6 (arguing), changing to 47 (confined).

Line 6

‘Maybe awarded a grand leather belt.
By the end of the day, stripped of it three times.’

Now I am not certain if I should be concerned? The only thing I am presently concerned about is money. I'm budgeting for the trip, planning on getting a back up credit card in case of emergency, and will be mindful of my money on the trip. I'm going with my close girl friend from college, M.

This hex makes me think there will be some conflict, or a temporary gain that will be taken away from me. The gain in going is obviously the desire to explore and enjoy the beautiful island! As well as have fun with my friend!

Maybe it is saying that the trip will be a temporary reprieve from my somewhat stressful life right now, but then the trip will end and I will come home to even more stress?

Can anyone decipher a warning from 6.6? Has anyone previously received this line? Perhaps it wasn't as negative as it sounds? Thank you for your experiences/insights!

 

[butterfly spider]

I always remember getting this line - when I asked if Ishould go to a Dance camp in Latvia ...
Tricky financially although I really wanted to go with my son. I got this line so perhaps it may help you

I took it to mean that I would not get what I wanted from the trip. I was expecting too much. I should limit my expectations - or in some way my experiences of the camp would be limited.
I'm the end I didn't go - there was a severe tick and mosquito problem by the lake. Those who went were horribly bitten although they have returned since armed with the correct attire

So this line feels like saying- perhaps don't expect too much enjoy the visit for what it will be.
X

Oh also got this line about getting a dog - she is a gem but hates being left and chews shoes ...Confined and stripped (more than three times she likes leather shoes especially)
I love her to pieces so the line isn't at all inauspicious x
X

 

[steve]

Hi

I like what was written by butterfly spider, what a terrible line to get when asking about a holiday, I was thinking it may a warning to be careful extra with your money or passport stuff like that, thats what i would take it to mean if i was travelling maybe, interesting about the mosquitos (being attacked again and again)

All the best
Steve

 

[scarlett3page]

Thank you butterfly spider & Steve! I'm relieved a bit, albeit still disappointed. Funny you mentioned the problem with mosquitos at the camp butterfly spider! We will have to be extra cautious about bites on the island, considering the Zika Virus has struck! I hear it's only a serious issue for pregnant or conceiving women. Dear me, as I write this out, I'm beginning to think mosquitos are a big part of this reading. Money too. Oh well, already paid, & like butterfly spider also said, it's not necessarily inauspicious! I'm definitely going to update the thread upon my return. Thanks again

 

[radiofreewill]

"What are the consequences of going on this Puerto Rico trip?"

6.6 to 47 "Concerns over crossing the water cause distress."

If you look at the oracle bone graph of hexagram 47 in Field's "Duke of Zhou Changes", it's supposed to represent a tree surrounded by a wall, but it also happens to look like a mosquito on a pond, too...

However, the Counsel for the hexagram statement on 47 says, "There is talk but it is not believed" and the fortune given is a good one that includes "no harm will come".

So, while it's natural for you and M to have concerns about flying down to the island ~ you may even change your minds about going three times ~ the Yi seems to think that you'll be fine...

...however, if you decide not to go, you could possibly get a refund for your airfare, but you may lose some money on your housing ~ still, it might end up being your preferred solution ~ simply to avoid more stress than you've already got, and to conserve your money, too?

Think about it, do some research and talk it up with M...and good luck with whatever you decide!

 

[Tohpol]

'What are the consequences of going on this Puerto Rico trip?"

6.6>47

Puerto Rico is one of the places I've always wanted to go and see. It does indeed seem quite beautiful.

So what are the consequences of going? Well, this isn't a great line to receive admittedly. Whenever I've got this line it's often been about pushing too hard and doing what I wanted to do but with loss involved from some unexpected quarter. it's almost an instant karma line: - do this if you want but you'll have to expect a yin-yang balance of the equation.

I've also got this answer when I've wanted to argue my point through to the end and achieve "victory". Once again, that pushing to win - intellectually or in more practical terms - does have consequences, a key word for this line. Was this the first question related to this subject? If it wasn't then it may be the Yi was saying: "Look I can't give you the answer you want so quit pestering me!"

A further interesting background to this Scarlett, is the fact that Puerto Rico has recently defaulted on $2 billion worth of debt payments including $780 million in constitutionally-backed general obligation bonds care of the United States' hedge funds dotted all over the nation. What this means is that Puerto Rico is in the midst of a massive economic collapse with now around 45% of its people living in poverty. This changes the picture from just a few years ago. You have a different nation now. This means considerable social chaos and possible crime.

So, this is something very important to consider. I wouldn't say don't go, but I'd keep a very beady eye on the situation in the country and be extra vigilant if you do decide to go. As you may have gathered, the world is more volatile at the moment. But that's the value of the Yi it arms you with awareness so that you are in a better position to make those choices.

The background H.47 is Exhaustion and confinement. This may be an image of what you are feeling or it may be part of the consequences line 6 describes.

 

[mirian]

Hi Scarlett, sorry but I have also experienced some sort of loss with this line out of a situation that appeared to be a gain. But, as it often happens with the Yi, sometimes the loss was not as dramatic as it looks like in the reading. As you will be on holiday, it might be the case that you buy something nice that get snatched by a pickpocket or it might even be afterwards, like you spend money on holiday and then something unexpected happens once you are back home, representing financial stress. I am obviously speculating here to give you an idea of what this line might be about. Hopefully, it might be something minor, but as others said, now you have the awareness of what you might be up against, and more prepared to deal with it.

 

[Tim K]

I remember someone getting h6 about the trip to an island, it went fine.
I don't have time to search for that thread now, but it was no more than 2-3 months old for sure.

 

[diamanda]

I remember someone getting h6 about the trip to an island, it went fine.
I don't have time to search for that thread now, but it was no more than 2-3 months old for sure.

It was this thread.
However the reading there was 6 unchanging.
Also the reading had not fully played out yet, as there was another trip (to Puerto Rico no less!) which resulted from the first trip, and we don't know if that led to any 6-type situation.

 

[steve]

You maybe be simply being as topal said to be made aware, like remember you are in a foreign land, like dont let your hair down too much, he also pointed out some of the things that are happening there at the moment.
I recently had 56 reading which i didnt post, but I took it as being a reminder that i am a foreigner and dont forget it, i sometimes forget.
Like dont leave your wallet on the bar or chair tablel or something, In Australia i would do things like that, but here no way.
The iching is maybe giving you a possible scenario, like if you had a line saying yea this will be great dont worry about a thing then maybe you would think ok party time. you maybe just being given a stern warning about being aware of your surroundings.

You are asking now about what the consequences are and that is what you may need to think about now, before you go.

Steve

 

[scarlett3page]

Hi everyone! Here is my update. I'm safely home from the trip and overall had a great time! Although I am very tight on money now, I had what I needed for the trip. Felt very safe the whole time. Enjoyed my friend's company, Ate crazy delicious food. Did get a mosquito bite on the last day, but its been over 48 hours & I don't feel sick. Had an issue on the first day that was overcome. So either this was just a warning to be careful or the misfortune hasn't occurred yet (I've been back for a day and a half).

 

[steve]

I think it was just a warning to be careful and it seems like you did

Steve