Hexagram 2

Hexagram 2 - The Receptive

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Unchanging -

Top Line

39 42 Fifth Line - When called to play an important role in an organization, or on a team, success comes from reliability and discretion. Deal with everyone politely and kindly, and you will secure greater influence. Discretion is essential at this time.

Fourth Line - this line is simply telling us to seal up our lips, we do not say things that not involve us, or to judge other people with our 'narrow' mind, then we will not regret of making any mistakes (as we never say things to hurt other people at first place); We will get no blames from other people (as we never say things to offend other people at first place)

39 Third Line

Second Line
(the way of the earth)

Bottom line
('He is treading on hoarfrost; -- the strong ice will come (by and by);' -- the cold (air) has begun to take form. Allow it to go quietly according to its nature, and (the hoarfrost) will come to strong ice.

Great receptivity attracts exceptional results. A natural responsiveness brings about success through support and perseverance, rather than through bold action. Thus, the wise person demonstrates strength like a powerful but gentle mare. This hexagram, consisting of all yin lines, represents a power of the feminine principle no longer honored in our modern world, but such receptivity is most auspicious.
The receptive force is sensual as well as powerful, and it can be missed by too much talk and planning. When spring comes, does the grass "plan" to grow? This is a time to concentrate on realities rather than potentials - with how to respond to a situation rather than how to direct it. The mature mare lets herself be guided by a higher power, and is skilled at graceful acceptance. In a strong spiritual way, her quiet contribution is most effective, and brings success.
Do not be too assertive at this time, for if you try to direct things, you are liable to become confused or alienated. Take your time. Draw strength from carefulness and you will be doubly fortunate. Focus more on feeling than on action. Be broad and deep in your attitudes so that you can accept everything that comes your way with grace and equanimity. Be receptive and spacious like the ocean; let the river of changing developments flow to you. Allow others to take the lead for now. Strive for a pure natural responsiveness that is based on inner strength rather than outer show.

Annual reading 2004

February 27, 2004

I recently met with a group of people I was interested in doing business with. The meeting did not go the way I intended and I deliberately let it go their way in an attempt to stay true to the advice of this hexagram. I'm not sure that anything positive will come of the meeting one way or the other so I'm left contemplating whether I have been foolish to tailor my behavior.

Moving to	Date
		Unchanging -
		Top Line
39	42	Fifth Line - When called to play an important role in an organization, or on a team, success comes from reliability and discretion. Deal with everyone politely and kindly, and you will secure greater influence. Discretion is essential at this time.
		Fourth Line - this line is simply telling us to seal up our lips, we do not say things that not involve us, or to judge other people with our 'narrow' mind, then we will not regret of making any mistakes (as we never say things to hurt other people at first place); We will get no blames from other people (as we never say things to offend other people at first place)
39		Third Line
		Second Line (the way of the earth)
		Bottom line ('He is treading on hoarfrost; -- the strong ice will come (by and by);' -- the cold (air) has begun to take form. Allow it to go quietly according to its nature, and (the hoarfrost) will come to strong ice.