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The ability to put into perspective
39 - Without difficulties man would perish from lack of interest (the reindeer need the wolves)
40 - Freedom (relaxation) is knowing what to do (now) and what not
Limping forms a pair with Release, hexagram 40:
'Release means letting things take their time; Limping means hardship.'
Release is a time of flow; this is a time of struggle. Release is free to follow a chosen path; Limping is unavoidably handicapped and obstructed. And yet...Limping is also the time for 'turning your self around' and finding another way - and that contains the potential for release.
The upper trigram, K'AN, difficulty, blocks the progress of KEN, stillness, below. KEN meditates on the meaning of this obstacle. In it's static form, the hexagram represents a situation that is blocked. And, because the OBSTACLES in your path do not give way, it is apparent they are of your own making. Whatever the reason, you are blocking your own progress. Do not make the mistake of casting the blame elsewhere. Instead, use this opportunity for Self-discovery. Find out why you are doing this, why you have chosen this path. There is a reason.
http://www.pathfinder.3rdmilieux.com/i-ching-tao-of-power-art-of-war-hexagram-39-interference.html.The course usually recommended for such times:
Seek out the truth of things. Avoid basing your actions on personal prejudice, the opinions of others, or unsubstantiated fears. Be prepared to accept hardship in the short term, until relief can arrive.
Fixed (no changing lines);
This is a plateau process or event; the given model will hold true for an extended period of time. Attempts to manipulate events away from the present course could prove frustrating and fruitless, until destiny is satisfied. Consider the following as well as the above: The way ahead is closed. Yet the barrier is of your own making, not another's. Seek out the reason you chose this particular path, or helped erect this specific barrier, and you will find the way to overcome it.
I have a very litteral example of blockage. I had headaches (which I am not usually prone to), and a vague feeling of dizziness. I asked “image of my health?� And cast 39UC. At first I couldn’t see the relevance, then I realised: it’s a sinus blockage! Probably in reaction to high pollution levels...
I cast the Iching asking what is the first step, in achieving my goals of achieving Fame and wealth. I got the Hex 39. No changing lines. I too am going through self doubts,blame game, depression etc. Thanks Ching Ching, l need to find that seed.I cast 39uc two days ago. I cast this reading out of desperation and surrender after following opportunities that led into hardships. Every step lately has felt like trying to make water flow up a mountain. I had pressed on with trying to a point of not been able to find any suitable acommodation, short term, long term, to buy, to rent or to share. Just prior to the end point of this I had been pingponged through two rentals and two air bnb's which become horrible experiences and all in the space of one month. I had one moment of solice just before I cast this reading, just one night at another air bnb with some kindred spirits. They gave me a plant derived stem cell release stimulant that has really helped my lower back. But it was a short shelter in the storm.
The real correlation with 39 was a feeling like the water was flowing against it's natural motion, as if to keep the stream up on that mountain there was a storm blowing it backwards. A backwards motion of my own conciousness, regressions -- depression even. But in recieiving 39uc I was able to go into that self detective mode where you re-run the upsetting episode in your mind, slow down the moments and search for the seed that began it. False beliefs, fears, shame even. Not just mine, but, seeing mine was the most helpful in order to stop myself. In seeing that I had been getting in my own way, that I had been my own obstacle, I was able to stop myself, able to become a helpful obstacle to myself. Old patterns, an old stream.
I have now made plans to live in a city where some friends are, and where I have been before, for three months, pull myself back together with the goal of then coming back to this path but with the right approach. A refreshed approached; renewal of my de. I will leave in two weeks and since making that decision the current moment feels ok to be in without acting, but I know if I push anything things wont go well, its palpable.
It means: 'cold feet'. It is difficult to move. Not only physically, but also mentally, the mind is hindered as well. But Gèn inside can direct the water, Gèn offers the boulders and crevices to hold it back to find solutions or speed it along on its way.
Ideogram of the hexagram name: A person upside down in a hut with straw or kindling. The upper part means 'cold' or 'plug', the bottom 'foot': cold feet.
THE IMAGE
Water on the mountain:
The image of OBSTRUCTION.
Thus the superior man turns his attention to himself
And molds his character.
Difficulties and obstructions throw a man back upon himself. While the inferior man seeks to put the blame on other persons, bewailing his fate, the superior man seeks the error within himself, and through this introspection the external obstacle becomes for him an occasion for inner enrichment and education.
Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).