Moving to Date Unchanging - 14
486/1/98
2/2/99Top Line
Gentle winds have gathered the clouds, and the rain finally arrives. The softer forces have gained strength for a moment of victory. But just as the full moon is followed by inevitable waning, so a triumph of weak forces is doomed to be short-lived. The mature person learns to enjoy the fullness of the moon on its own terms. A brilliant moon is a full cup; toast the moment, and be content.Fifth Line 1 6/1/98 Fourth Line
If you are honest and sincere and influence others with the correct advice, you can avoid existing and terrible dangers. Fear and anxiety will give way only to the truth. Then no error will be made.14 6/1/98 Third Line
When a variety of distracting small problems arise, circumstances favor the weak. Just as one untimely flat tire can ruin an entire journey, so the small details of the current situation can mount up to create a huge problem. Beware of celebrating premature victories when small signs are pointing in the other direction.2/24/04
Second Line - One would like to press forward, but before going farther one sees from the example of others like oneself that this way is blocked. In such a case, if the effort to push forward is not in harmony with the time, a reasonable and resolute man will not expose himself to a personal rebuff, but will retreat with others of like mind. This brings good fortune, because he does not needlessly jeopardize himself. 2/2/99 Bottom line
When a strong person encounters an obstacle in his or her path, the first inclination is to press forward, to remove it or overcome it by force. In present circumstances, however, do not let yourself be drawn into direct action or conflict. Instead, stand back and take some time to assess the situation, and consider all your options.A gentle wind gathers the clouds, but still, no rain. Softer influences predominate as the power of the small accumulates. This is a time for smooth and friendly persuasion. In the ebb and flow of events, there are always "low tides" - times when sweeping action is impossible or inappropriate, but when small matters can be attended to profitably, leading to bigger and better things later on. When the tide is rolling in, by all means, ride the wave; but when it is receding like it is now, focus on little things. When the time is such that you cannot do much to affect large matters, persuasion and subtle influence can prepare the way for strength in the future. Use your intuition to chart your long-term course, but avoid bold actions for the moment - they are unlikely to work. This is an excellent time to refine existing abilities or develop new talents. Be wary of others' intentions if they hold the upper hand in a situation. Examine their sources of power, so as to discover subtle influences you may be able to exert upon them.
Monday June 1, 1998 Question Impact of contacting Mia
Taming power of the small moving to #1 - the creative. The first changing line is line 4.
I had met Mia in London and she was doing a similar job to the one I had with big software company for Big B. I had her card and was debating whether or not to contact her about a possible job with Big B. My interpretation of the answer I got was that I could contact her but it wouldn't have any substantive impact on my changing jobs. It also didn't feel right. I hadn't enjoyed working for Big B the first time. Why would I want to go from the frying pan into the fire.? Not all change is for the best. The movement to hexagram one was impossible for me to interpret so I chose to ignore it
Monday June 1, 1998
Question: what would be the outcome of taking the KM position with the service lineMoving to 14 Sovereignty
There are two changing lines. The first changing line is line 3. The second changing line is line 6:.
I hadn't taken the time to put up the actual outcome of my discuss with NR over this issue. By the time I finally called him he had offered the position to someone else. I had delayed calling because as much as I was interested in KM I was unsure of whether or not actually working for the service line made any sense. About two months later it turned out that my reservations were right on target since Big software company disbanded the service line and everyone had to scurry around and attempt to find another position.
So what answer or knowledge did I really get from this reading. Hexagram 9 seemed to be an appropriate answer to the situation. I asked about taking a job and was told there was no real significant positive impact, or at least that's how I interpreted it. The misinformation appears to be the movement to 14. There are two ways to cast the I-Ching; Yarrow sticks or coins. The coin method gives a higher probability of changing lines then the stick method. The online computer programs all appear to be calculating the odds based on the coin method. I don't have an answer yet but I'm inclined to start working with an alternate to the yarrow sticks which involves 16 stones of 4 colors.
Tuesday February 2, 1999
Question: If the opportunity with P** isn't right then what should I do?9 Taming power of the small moving to 48 the Well
I have to admit this situation has me thrown for a loop. Everything is looking positive and yet the Oracle is negative. When do you let contrary advice influence reality. The key here is to not let anything queer things worse than they are in my current situation.
Friday June 4,
Outcome of reading 37 going to 9 if I only read the middle of three changing lines
Wind/HeavenThe wind drives across heaven:
The image of The Taming Power of the Small.
The wind can indeed drive the clouds together in the sky; yet, being nothing but air, without solid body, it does not produce great or lasting effects.
