Hexagram 50 - Cosmic Order  (the Cauldron)

 

Moving to	Date
	5/9/96 7/13/05	Unchanging - Cosmic Order received without changing lines indicates that those with whom you are associated, as well as yourself, will attain success.  Sun, small efforts, present in the lower Trigram of worldly affairs, is coming together and is being illuminated by LI, clarity, above.  The higher realms of group consciousness are being stimulated.   Your entire milieu, is developing in accord with the cosmos
		Top Line
		Fifth Line
4	6/13/00	Fourth Line - Character, resources, or helpers are insufficient to the challenge at hand. Either you were not fully trained or prepared for the task, or you simply did not commit yourself to it whole-heartedly. Meager talent - or resources - coupled with large plans always spells disaster.
4 64	6/13/00 6/22/05	Third Line - You are impeded in your progress. Resources are being wasted; perhaps your talents are not being recognized. But if you meet difficulties with a good attitude, they will be overcome. You may be confronted with obstacles, perhaps even loss, but good fortune comes in the end to those whose inner identities are solid.
56	12/2/02	Second Line - Modest people often find many helpers, particularly if their humility is coupled with true ability. Good fortune comes to those who can combine great talents with mild temperament.
		Bottom line

 

The cauldron symbolizes nourishment and rejuvenation. Sooner or later, good comes to those who do good; joy comes to those who bring humor to others; opportunity comes to those who persist in their dreams. Rejuvenation is a returning to innate desires - and a re-charging of batteries through the fulfillment of these wishes. This reading suggests nourishment and transformation for people of goodwill. Great good fortune and success are indicated.

Healthy, regular sustenance is important, as symbolized by the cooking pot, which provides nourishment to all. When the cycle of humanity reaches its apex, each person's sustenance comes in the form of his or her deepest needs and desires.

Rejuvenation simply means that men and women of talent and insight are being properly nourished and valued. When society is functioning properly, such people are supported, and encouraged to contribute to their best abilities. A fresh approach to old habits is indicated in a period of rejuvenation. Look for ways of putting new life in old forms; for only when great vitality is present, can breakthroughs be achieved.

May 09, 1996

Asked the I-Ching what the outcome of the paper on Chaos theory would be now that we’ve developed the model. Got #50 Cosmic Order or the Cauldron with no changing lines.

"This is a time of readjusting your individual relationship with the cosmos. There are certain areas in life that are fated, and an acceptance of that fate can lead to great personal power. you will begin to perceive what is actually possible for you to achieve and not waste precious time on the impossible."

"Whenever you receive this hexagram, it suggests the need to approach the decision at hand from the top down, rather than the bottom up.  get as clear an understanding of the direction and plan of the higher self as you can, and then act on it.  Facts, statistics, and conventional wisdom are guaranteed to mislead you in this instance¹"

Tuesday June 13, 2000

Question: saying no to RMS
Moving to 4

This is an interesting reading.  when I asked the question the situation had not yet resolved itself into the disaster it became.  At the time I wondered if the youthful folly was directed at me, but events later proved they were the outcome of someone being foolish enough to accept my no.  I think I was 28 years old when I made the same mistake.  I make no claims to superiority, just an earlier opportunity to be self-willed and stupid.  I believe the outcome of this situation for the other person will be very similar to the outcome for me, an opportunity to go somewhere else and learn to do it right the second time.

Monday, August 28, 2000
Question: should I be pursuing another job here in the valley now?

Moving to 44.  I'm very struck by the feeling that the inferior element will threaten to overwhelm whatever I undertake here

Monday December 2, 2002

Question - Outcome of choosing to work on the work related book first. As opposed to my other creative projects

Got 50 going to 56

Wednesday June 22, 2005
Long term outcome with resolute. 50 going to 64

Wednesday July 13, 2005

Asked about going back to work on my novel rather than continuing to write technical articles -- which would be an option if I was offered the job with resolute.

Got this unchanging once before -- when I read what it says the key words are "entire milieu"  so the question is what is my milieu?   Where do I fit in the cosmic scheme of things

 

¹Ruling Lines by Robert Leichtman & Carl Japikse.  Ariel Press, 1990