Hexagram 21 biting through

Hexagram #21 - Reform (biting through)

Moving to Date

Unchanging - Without changing lines, a radical reform is necessary in your life. It will cause spectacular reaction but will release the tensions that hold you back from your aims

54 2/2/99
Top Line
Those who believe that "small sins do no harm" are often sliding on the slippery slope to ruin. When someone turns a deaf ear to legitimate grievances in small matters, he or she may acquiring guilt at such a pace that there will be no alternative but to take stern measures against them.

Fifth Line - Ruling line
Even though there are few alternatives, a decision is difficult to make. Once you choose the course of you will take, do not waver from your decision. Remain aware of the dangers and in this way you will surmount them

22 11/17/98
Fourth Line
The task facing you is indeed difficult. That which you must overcome is in a powerful position. Be firm and persevering once you begin. Good results come only by being alert and exercising continuous effort.

22 11/17/98

Third Line
In trying to cut through a knotty old problem, you may have gotten your saw stuck in the wood. Old, hard feelings may still attach themselves to the problem, and can kick back at you if you attempt to right past wrongs. It is not your responsibility to rewrite the past; since you cannot solve the problem, it is your responsibility now to walk away from the whole situation, before it gets any worse.

54 2/2/99 Second Line
The best punishment is one which fries a man in his own grease. The true criminal must be punished for his crimes, and all serious violations of decency dealt with directly. There is an inclination to go too far in such situations, as personal indignation muddies the waters. Even so, punishment is warranted.

Bottom line

The situation calls for confronting a tenacious knot and cutting through it. Somehow, the way to harmony and unity is blocked or frustrated - perhaps by a tangle of deceit or corruption. Like Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian knot, take decisive action and you will meet with good fortune. Don't be afraid to shake things up a bit. The ability to take corrective measures, when they are needed, is an essential trait of true leadership.

But those who bring discipline to bear must, above all, be honest - with others, and with themselves. Honesty is the hallmark of the strong and self-confident. The successful person masters the art of honesty much as a swordsman masters fencing. When lies, delusions and game-playing are getting in the way of teamwork, a swift sword of honest action, perhaps even punishment, must be wielded to protect one's integrity and values. Decisiveness with integrity at a time like this brings good fortune.

Though your actions be vigorous, they must not be hasty, severe, or arbitrary. Be sure to carefully consider all the circumstances. In the case of a serious disruption of relations or events, you must forgive, but not forget - at least until a person has made reparation for his mistakes. If corrective action is necessary, make certain that it fits the crime. When rules have become slack and useless, only through the institution of clear and swift penalties can their effectiveness be restored.

In situations where serious issues of justice are at stake, keep careful records, and do not hesitate to go public with the truth.

Tuesday April 28, 1998

Received as outcome to a question about continuing to work for WISE (64 moving to 21)

This is a clear case of a situation where the only result was to terminate the relationship. One of the reasons to track these readings over time is to begin to develop a personal language within the I-Ching

Friday October 2, 1998

Received as outcome to my annual reading (13 moving to 21)

I had the feeling when I received this that it had to do with creating substantive change in my life. That with the passing of one cycle I would be able to finally do something about some of the things that are driving me crazy.

Tuesday November 17, 1998
Question: Is my lesson this year to help build a COP within my current company?
21 Moving to 22 Grace..

Snarl, snarl, hiss, hiss. This situation looked promising. But I can't seem to create the real opportunities I want. I start and then seem to get mired in muck. Does the organization want what I'm trying to offer? Fundamentally I think they do. The question then is why is it so difficult for me to make any substantive headway.

Tuesday, February 2, 1999

Received as outcome to hexagram 38- Opposition. Question was about possible job opportunity outside of O. As background I had interviewed for a number of client projects and nothing had come through. I was actively talking to another company at this point and was trying to get a feel as to whether things would break loose at Oracle or I would get an offer from the other company. The outcome to working for the other company was of course 38 moving to 21. From there I asked:

Question Expressed concern that my current situation at O, seems fragile and fraught with peril

21 moving to 54 Marrying Maiden

This seems to sum up my perception of my situation rather nicely but I don't want it summarized what I want to know is what to do to change it.

Reading these back I'm struck by needing a time line.

June 21. 1997 Joined Big Software

Oct 1997 Left Ivy League

Nov 1997 Joined Learning org

May 1998 Left Learning org

Nov 1998 ELMS project cancelled

Feb 1999 Big Project

Oct 1999 Joined Dev

Oct 2000 left Big software

Friday, March 25, 2005

Question: Financial and Personal outcome of working with CHC

Moving to	Date
		Unchanging - Without changing lines, a radical reform is necessary in your life. It will cause spectacular reaction but will release the tensions that hold you back from your aims
54	2/2/99	Top Line Those who believe that "small sins do no harm" are often sliding on the slippery slope to ruin. When someone turns a deaf ear to legitimate grievances in small matters, he or she may acquiring guilt at such a pace that there will be no alternative but to take stern measures against them.
		Fifth Line - Ruling line Even though there are few alternatives, a decision is difficult to make. Once you choose the course of you will take, do not waver from your decision. Remain aware of the dangers and in this way you will surmount them
22	11/17/98	Fourth Line The task facing you is indeed difficult. That which you must overcome is in a powerful position. Be firm and persevering once you begin. Good results come only by being alert and exercising continuous effort.
22	11/17/98	Third Line In trying to cut through a knotty old problem, you may have gotten your saw stuck in the wood. Old, hard feelings may still attach themselves to the problem, and can kick back at you if you attempt to right past wrongs. It is not your responsibility to rewrite the past; since you cannot solve the problem, it is your responsibility now to walk away from the whole situation, before it gets any worse.
54	2/2/99	Second Line The best punishment is one which fries a man in his own grease. The true criminal must be punished for his crimes, and all serious violations of decency dealt with directly. There is an inclination to go too far in such situations, as personal indignation muddies the waters. Even so, punishment is warranted.
		Bottom line

June 21. 1997	Joined Big Software
Oct 1997	Left Ivy League
Nov 1997	Joined Learning org
May 1998	Left Learning org
Nov 1998	ELMS project cancelled
Feb 1999	Big Project
Oct 1999	Joined Dev
Oct 2000	left Big software