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Hexagram Seventeen Your symbol is Hexagram 17, natural cycles, indicating that it is auspicious to begin new projects. Great advantage comes from being firm, yet flexible, just as the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall come and go in a different, but inevitable pattern each year. Day and night also provide a natural, but varied cycle. The first line, yang, shows a change in one's responsibilities or activities. There will be good fortune if one remains dedicated and steadfast. It is an opportunity to prove oneself to others. The second line, yin, shows a person of age and experience who becomes fearful like a child. Perhaps it is time to assert more responsibility and use the adult qualities you know you possess. The third line, yin, denotes an adult who denies the inner child, who pushes aside his/her sense of wonder and imagination. Once the hard work of the day is done, allow some time for fun. This will refresh and enliven the spirit. The fourth line, yang, shows one who becomes too materialistic, obsessed with the gains of hard labor. This is an unfortunate situation, since the real happiness of success will be lost. Realizing the situation, one can strive to change it. The fifth line, yang, shows a sincere person who works hard to achieve inner, as well as outer happiness. This brings success. The sixth line, yin, shows one who is bound to duty, as if in a pact with the gods. Success will be limited, since this person is not really free. To the reader: In all of the hexagrams, at least one of the lines may predict bad results, but that does NOT mean you are destined to get that result. The meaning is that you need to study the action-reaction to see what could go wrong. From there, focus on the positive outcomes in other lines. Study how different attitudes lead to better outcomes. Your future is in your hands. Consult the I Ching for ideas that lead to clear thinking and positive mental attitude. The I Ching teaches you to flow with changes. Create positive change from the inside through conscious living. Take the time to reflect on your attitudes and ideas. You are invited to read a new book on positive thinking, posted free at this site: click here to read "Dreaming Peace: Your Thoughts Can Change the World," by Nori Muster. exit |