Hexagram 44

Hexagram 44 - Coming to Meet

Moving to Date

Unchanging -

5/9/00 Top Line
As soon as it becomes clear that an inferior element has crashed the party, show that distraction to the door. One relatively weak person can disrupt the lives of many good people; that party-crasher may have many derelict relations. The intrusion of inferior forces is like a small, unhealthy craving which, if not checked in time, can ultimately become a destructive obsession.

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5/9/00 Second Line
As soon as it becomes clear that an inferior element has crashed the party, show that distraction to the door. One relatively weak person can disrupt the lives of many good people; that party-crasher may have many derelict relations. The intrusion of inferior forces is like a small, unhealthy craving which, if not checked in time, can ultimately become a destructive obsession.

5/9/00 Bottom line
As soon as it becomes clear that an inferior element has crashed the party, show that distraction to the door. One relatively weak person can disrupt the lives of many good people; that party-crasher may have many derelict relations. The intrusion of inferior forces is like a small, unhealthy craving which, if not checked in time, can ultimately become a destructive obsession.

The attraction is strong. But the relationship is not destined to last. Be careful - the coming together of disparate forces may not be what it seems. An apparently harmless, but potentially dangerous, element has attracted attention to itself and is pulling on a stronger one. One ancient image is of a bold but immature young girl who uses her charms to gain influence with a powerful man. The man dallies with her, thinking that it can do him no harm. Ha, famous last thoughts! When power shifts into the hands of those unprepared for it, harm comes to all parties.
Still, you need not fear meetings with those whose positions are widely different from your own, so long as you know you are free of ulterior motives.
Be especially wary of temptations which arise because of your position, or your connection to someone in an important position. Generally, it is best to combat such temptations by snipping them in the bud before they can flower. As soon as a dangerous liaison presents itself is the time to speak up. On the other hand, there are times when the meeting of the yielding and the strong turn out to have been opportunities for truly positive and constructive relationships. The difference between careless connection and a relationship of depth lies in the motives of the heart. How sincere are you?

May 9, 2000 - What comes next as x is moving out of the picture

Rather obscure reading since I have no feeling for who the negative influence could be. It's possible that person or thing isn't even on the horizon yet.

Moving to	Date
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	5/9/00	Top Line As soon as it becomes clear that an inferior element has crashed the party, show that distraction to the door. One relatively weak person can disrupt the lives of many good people; that party-crasher may have many derelict relations. The intrusion of inferior forces is like a small, unhealthy craving which, if not checked in time, can ultimately become a destructive obsession.
		Fifth Line
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		Third Line
	5/9/00	Second Line As soon as it becomes clear that an inferior element has crashed the party, show that distraction to the door. One relatively weak person can disrupt the lives of many good people; that party-crasher may have many derelict relations. The intrusion of inferior forces is like a small, unhealthy craving which, if not checked in time, can ultimately become a destructive obsession.
	5/9/00	Bottom line As soon as it becomes clear that an inferior element has crashed the party, show that distraction to the door. One relatively weak person can disrupt the lives of many good people; that party-crasher may have many derelict relations. The intrusion of inferior forces is like a small, unhealthy craving which, if not checked in time, can ultimately become a destructive obsession.