Your Experiences with Unchanging Castings, Hexagram 14

[legume]

i had a great experience with 14 uc recently, before 2nd interview for a job i eventually got.
i asked: anything i need to know about for the interview tomorrow? it confused me at first but then also gave enough confidence to believe "i already got it" so i didn't prepare anymore and let myself sleep well - though i didn't. so i was still quite stressed out on the day itself and nothing seemed to be going right. but then the moment i walked into the building something really weird happened. as if my attention completely shifted. i was totally present the whole time. this feeling was gone as soon as it was over and once i left i immediately became my old irritable self. it was pretty strange and though i obviously had to talk about my best achievements (in hindsight - something i could have prepared myself more on), this whole experience made me think of 14 more as "in possession of the great". because... i felt kinda possessed? but in the best possible way. i guess i was being fully myself, but at the same time i completely forgot about myself.

i've been pondering on hex 3 a lot lately and feudal lords kept crossing my mind. so to me 14 felt like becoming the feudal lord for the time of the interview, as if i was being in service of something bigger than me (i'm not religious in any way - spiritual, maybe, yes - but all this made me think 14 is about "the will of heaven" at its very core and only the afterthought led me to discover 43's nuclear is indeed 1)... so the word dominion really fits here, while, back to more evident interpretation, we also discussed the responsibilities and scope of the work i'm to do. overall, difficult to describe how 14 feels (other than great? ) but i feel lucky to have experienced it this way.

 

[Trojina]

Congratulations on getting the job !

Great thoughts in your post re the will of heaven, love this

this whole experience made me think of 14 more as "in possession of the great". because... i felt kinda possessed? but in the best possible way. i guess i was being fully myself, but at the same time i completely forgot about myself.

Being in the possession of the great is another way to see possessing the great. I like 'in possession of the great' the great wealth/truth possessing you.

 

[Viru10]

I cast 14uc last year when approached by a potential client who wanted to hire me for a freelance gig. I asked if I should work with her (can't remember my precise question which may alter the interpretation).

Turned out to be a nightmare. She wanted to help with a short philanthropic movie and wanted my VFX skills, offering a pittance in exchange- $200 for a gig that I later realized would likely cost $5000+ and require multiple VFX artists. She saw my website and overestimated my capacity to do it (not entirely her fault knowing nothing about my industry). I was quite pressed for cash, and even though I didn't need to take the job I eventually did thinking I need to do anything to make money. I was in school at the time taking freelance gigs and I figured since its philanthropic it would be okay to take the pay cut.

I grossly overestimated my ability to do the job. It took me about 40 or so hours of work and it ended up being all wrong when I submitted. She didn't even compensate me for the time I spent, since it didn't look great (of course it didn't the needs for the job were completely out of my wheelhouse). Ultimately it was a harsh lesson about valuing my own time and worth accordingly while understanding what I can and can't do- especially being able to say no. I initially had told her that the work was out of my capacity and she insisted optimistically that I would be capable of it since my portfolio website looked so good. I didn't really have the wherewithal or understanding that I could step away since I saw any income as good. Coincidentally I experienced this lesson in work multiple times that year.

Still never understood why I received 14uc. Though in the context of what others posted it sounds like it meant I had everything I needed already. I really didn't need the $200 for the gig (which would amount to about $5.00 an hour for something an artist would do for around $40 an hour). I vastly overestimated the need to do the job as I already had steady income from adjuncting while at school. Though not much it was enough.

I think subconsciously I was operating with the belief that I was lucky to get even a pittance. I think 14uc may have been responding to that.

 

[veavea]

I cast 14uc last year when approached by a potential client who wanted to hire me for a freelance gig. I asked if I should work with her (can't remember my precise question which may alter the interpretation).

Turned out to be a nightmare. She wanted to help with a short philanthropic movie and wanted my VFX skills, offering a pittance in exchange- $200 for a gig that I later realized would likely cost $5000+ and require multiple VFX artists. She saw my website and overestimated my capacity to do it (not entirely her fault knowing nothing about my industry). I was quite pressed for cash, and even though I didn't need to take the job I eventually did thinking I need to do anything to make money. I was in school at the time taking freelance gigs and I figured since its philanthropic it would be okay to take the pay cut.

I grossly overestimated my ability to do the job. It took me about 40 or so hours of work and it ended up being all wrong when I submitted. She didn't even compensate me for the time I spent, since it didn't look great (of course it didn't the needs for the job were completely out of my wheelhouse). Ultimately it was a harsh lesson about valuing my own time and worth accordingly while understanding what I can and can't do- especially being able to say no. I initially had told her that the work was out of my capacity and she insisted optimistically that I would be capable of it since my portfolio website looked so good. I didn't really have the wherewithal or understanding that I could step away since I saw any income as good. Coincidentally I experienced this lesson in work multiple times that year.

Still never understood why I received 14uc. Though in the context of what others posted it sounds like it meant I had everything I needed already. I really didn't need the $200 for the gig (which would amount to about $5.00 an hour for something an artist would do for around $40 an hour). I vastly overestimated the need to do the job as I already had steady income from adjuncting while at school. Though not much it was enough.

I think subconsciously I was operating with the belief that I was lucky to get even a pittance. I think 14uc may have been responding to that.

Maybe 14uc was saying ‘this gig is worth a lot of money’!

or ‘this gig will turn out to be a valuable lesson!’

 

[Viru10]

Maybe 14uc was saying ‘this gig is worth a lot of money’!

or ‘this gig will turn out to be a valuable lesson!’

I think it's the latter lol. Like I mentioned it was only $200 offered for something that would likely have cost $5000+ for a professional team to do it. Often times people think VFX art is a click of a button and easy to do so she may not have realized the cost of what she was looking for.

Certainly was a lesson.

 

[veavea]

I think it's the latter lol. Like I mentioned it was only $200 offered for something that would likely have cost $5000+ for a professional team to do it. Often times people think VFX art is a click of a button and easy to do so she may not have realized the cost of what she was looking for.

Certainly was a lesson.

I mean maybe it was saying the job is worth a lot ($5000) - ie much more than was being offered ($200)!

 

[rosada]

Knowing what our talents are and what our gifts are worth is a great benefit for negotiating our life path so I agree the experience with this project fits with 14. Possession in Great Measure because it really was a very, very valuable lesson!

 

[DSoleil]

Greetings everyone!
This is my first post here. I'm new to the IC but a 30 year student of the esoteric and mysteries. I speak symbols & am excited to delve into conversation with the Iching. Thus far the rewards are plentiful & deeply insightful and I'm great full for this community to explore all it has to offer on the path.

My question: What does the landscape look like if I sell all my goods and then leave for Mexico? I received 14 unchanging.

Someone had mentioned they felt 14 can simply mean "good idea".
If I'm honest, there's a bit of guilt attached to leaving. Maybe a judgment of self indulgence. But when I check in with myself every cell yells back – yess go. Nothing in my way except the limits of thinking, self imposed cage & perhaps misplaced loyalty to the needs of others above the call of my own spirit. At the end of the thought, it occurs to me the "others" would fully support my choice to leave and I'm using them as an excuse. I need to know I'm enough ...my happy my joy is relevant. The word "sovereign" spoke to me.

 

[steve]

Hi all

I received 14 unchanging today as advice on where my business is heading. Just to give you a background this is what I had received a few days ago.

27.2.3.6>11
Take responsibility, correct your attitude then you can educate and influence others
Peace of mind

I actually had another reading a few days before that.
32.3>40
To me, that was about inconsistency, recently the internet company we use in the Philippines has been the victim of sabotage. People needing money are mining the copper in the wiring system. Its causing a huge amount of downtime. Over the last 6 weeks I estimate my net has been down at least 50 to 40% of the time. When I had the reading I thought that the Yi was saying I was being inconsistent. Perhaps not pushing myself as much as I should however I do not want to do that.

So perhaps instead, I was being warned to watch for unforseen events.
Or it could have been both, most likely when you have the net working get as much done as you can.
Thats what I will be doing next week.

As an overview we have been working on scaling two business's via email marketing and cold calling. In relation, to the cold calling it was a complete failure in Australia which forced us to look toward the US of which it is now working and the money is better.

So in relation to hexagram 13 and 14 being paired. I always remembered Hillary mentioning 13 can be like a dinner party. All the odd guests, conversations and of course the result of was it a good one or a shocker.

If i look at my own recent experience, getting this result with 14 of which gave me a tremendous feeling of relief. Meaning, I think I am on track to achieve the goals I have set. The 13 aspect could be all the people that have been involved in getting there of which there are quite a few. The plans, the conversations everything that has been going on behind the scenes. There is no way I could be where I am now if I did not have others involved. I have probably only cast hexagram 14 3 or 4 times in my life.

July was one of the worst months I have ever had in business. However September could possibly be one of the best ever.

In summary, I believe a lot of work goes into getting a 14 result. The same as when you might have party of some description. Thats where I see the relationship. I do not believe in overnight success I believe the statistics on people keeping the money they have won on things like lotto are very low. Generally, people who make large amounts of money overnight have been working for years sacrificing, making mistakes and whatever else.

To me 14 is not about that you will be successful as we all know life and the Yi are very fluid and things can change fast. But it gives you a very good lets say helicopter view of what needs to be done without completely being in the thick of it. Things are going to come to light and if you deal with those things then you are going to be in a good place as you are on a good path or one of the correct paths for you. After reading other peoples experiences I would weigh up my options carefully goig forward. It could mean a big win or a big loss, as mentioned its an opportunity and not a given.

Lastly, I have had enough of the internet issues and am going to install Starlink and have my internet in the sky. Along with other stuff, this needs to be dealt with ASAP. Thats one of the moves i must make for stability sake.

Be well

 

[steve]

I cast 14uc last year when approached by a potential client who wanted to hire me for a freelance gig. I asked if I should work with her (can't remember my precise question which may alter the interpretation).

Turned out to be a nightmare. She wanted to help with a short philanthropic movie and wanted my VFX skills, offering a pittance in exchange- $200 for a gig that I later realized would likely cost $5000+ and require multiple VFX artists. She saw my website and overestimated my capacity to do it (not entirely her fault knowing nothing about my industry). I was quite pressed for cash, and even though I didn't need to take the job I eventually did thinking I need to do anything to make money. I was in school at the time taking freelance gigs and I figured since its philanthropic it would be okay to take the pay cut.

I grossly overestimated my ability to do the job. It took me about 40 or so hours of work and it ended up being all wrong when I submitted. She didn't even compensate me for the time I spent, since it didn't look great (of course it didn't the needs for the job were completely out of my wheelhouse). Ultimately it was a harsh lesson about valuing my own time and worth accordingly while understanding what I can and can't do- especially being able to say no. I initially had told her that the work was out of my capacity and she insisted optimistically that I would be capable of it since my portfolio website looked so good. I didn't really have the wherewithal or understanding that I could step away since I saw any income as good. Coincidentally I experienced this lesson in work multiple times that year.

Still never understood why I received 14uc. Though in the context of what others posted it sounds like it meant I had everything I needed already. I really didn't need the $200 for the gig (which would amount to about $5.00 an hour for something an artist would do for around $40 an hour). I vastly overestimated the need to do the job as I already had steady income from adjuncting while at school. Though not much it was enough.

I think subconsciously I was operating with the belief that I was lucky to get even a pittance. I think 14uc may have been responding to that.

Yes, basically you under quoted yourself, I have done it many times when I started and was pushed for cash. If you had 50k cash in your bank account no way would you have considered that offer. She got what she paid for.

 

[steve]

i had a great experience with 14 uc recently, before 2nd interview for a job i eventually got.
i asked: anything i need to know about for the interview tomorrow? it confused me at first but then also gave enough confidence to believe "i already got it" so i didn't prepare anymore and let myself sleep well - though i didn't. so i was still quite stressed out on the day itself and nothing seemed to be going right. but then the moment i walked into the building something really weird happened. as if my attention completely shifted. i was totally present the whole time. this feeling was gone as soon as it was over and once i left i immediately became my old irritable self. it was pretty strange and though i obviously had to talk about my best achievements (in hindsight - something i could have prepared myself more on), this whole experience made me think of 14 more as "in possession of the great". because... i felt kinda possessed? but in the best possible way. i guess i was being fully myself, but at the same time i completely forgot about myself.

i've been pondering on hex 3 a lot lately and feudal lords kept crossing my mind. so to me 14 felt like becoming the feudal lord for the time of the interview, as if i was being in service of something bigger than me (i'm not religious in any way - spiritual, maybe, yes - but all this made me think 14 is about "the will of heaven" at its very core and only the afterthought led me to discover 43's nuclear is indeed 1)... so the word dominion really fits here, while, back to more evident interpretation, we also discussed the responsibilities and scope of the work i'm to do. overall, difficult to describe how 14 feels (other than great? ) but i feel lucky to have experienced it this way.

Thanks for this, I can really relate, every Sunday I stress to a degree about what needs to be done with up and coming week. However, every Monday I wonder why I was in this frame of mind. When I am doing my work its like I am on auto-pilot (in the zone) thats when people are at there best I feel. I believe years of that sort of thing have led me to my recent 14 reading. If you notice there are not to many posts here. Meaning, I do not think people cast 14 often expecially unchanging.

 

[ZeroPoint]

Meng that reminds of the scene in madmen where dons friend draws the world tarot card for him in a reading and says how it means that we are all part earth , fire, water and wind and then she says something like " I think it means that the only thing that keeps you separate is the belief that you are alone"

And somehow that makes me think of the well and how it is sad when we don't draw water from it, or lose the ability to. We, ourselves and our relatedness to this world and all within it is a big asset. Just some food for thought, doesn't exactly help bridge 13 and 14. What 13 always reminds me is no man is an island.

I also breathe a sigh of relief when I see 14, reminds me that I am enough. I heard these lyrics in a song on the radio today " you have everything you need, look around you, it won't get any better." everything of value is already in front of you, for you to have. The other day I harvested sea weed at the beach to eat for dinner, I get figs, blackberries and fennel from a gully nearby, herbs from the garden etc. these are the community's greatest assets.

Added: oh and I haven't read the thread on 13 but thought I'd add that even if you were stranded at sea, all alone then died you would still be apart of the fellowship of mankind, being under the same sky and all, just more physical distance than usual, a hint of the wide open fields of line 6. And you still 'have' even when stranded alone, like in the life of pi.

Or like Mary Oliver's well known poem http://www.bemindful.org/poems.htm#Anchor-1177