Hexagram 56 the wanderer

Hexagram 56 - The Wanderer

Fire on the mountain

Almost ablaze still you don’t feel the heat
It takes all you got just to stay on the beat.
You say it’s a livin’, we all gotta eat
But you’re here alone, there’s no one to compete.
If mercy’s a bus’ness, I wish it for you
More than just ashes when your dreams come true.

Long distance runner, what you holdin’ out for?
Caught in slow motion in a dash for the door.

Moving to Date

Unchanging -

10/20/04
Top Line (62)

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6/17/04 Fifth Line (ruling line)- Circumstances often cause a man to seek a home in foreign parts. If he knows how to meet the situation and how to introduce himself in the right way, he may find a circle of friends and a sphere of activity even in a strange country.(33)

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10/20/04
6/29/05 Fourth Line
Here is the predicament of the traveler who takes up temporary residence in a strange place: Even though he has managed to acquire a safe haven, he must remain alert, because he is not yet in full harmony with his surroundings. In his heart, he is still unsettled, for he has not yet found a permanent home. (52) Self Reflection : Self Restraint

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6/17/04
10/20/04 Third Line - offensive or careless behavior in your position are great mistakes. Do not meddle in affairs that don't concern you. (35)

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1/30/04
6/29/05
Second Line - The wanderer here described is modest and reserved. She does not lose touch with her inner being, hence she finds a resting place. In the outside world she does not lose the liking of other people, hence all persons further her, so that she can acquire property. Moreover, she wins the allegiance of a faithful and trustworthy servant – a thing of inestimable value to a wanderer. (50) Influence - Delivering : Communicating

Bottom line (30)

The Wanderer. Success through smallness.
Perseverance brings good fortune
To the wanderer.

A seasoned traveler knows that a special kind of decorum is called for when one ventures far from home. He or she must develop a yielding nature outwardly, so that the "local contact", or host, can open doors and prevent unseemly errors. But inwardly, the wanderer knows that it is sometimes impossible to discern the true intentions of strangers - are they hostile, or friendly, or merely opportunistic? Any journey is ruled by the twin houses of mystery and discovery. Each new day is launched on a fresh landscape, one which reaches out to grab our full attention. Though travel is often a great teacher - and a great equalizer - there is a definite art to living with your home on the road. Increased caution and discernment become the keys not only to success, but to survival. If you are entering a new environment of any sort - attempt to be sincere, flexible, and undemanding, rather than obstinate. You must jettison attitudes and habits which could encumber you, or make you overly conspicuous. The onset of a great journey is not a favorable time to enter into binding agreements, or to start new enterprises.

Monday June 1,1998

Question: what would be the impact of leaving the company now.

56 Moving to 52 keeping still or meditation

The most specific advice with regard to your question is contained in changing line 4:

Retrospective - 1/2004
I interpreted this to say that my wandering days were still going on and that I needed to be cognizant of my surroundings because even though I would find shelter I hadn't found a home. I obviously didn't chose to leave the company at that point in time; in fact it was over 2 years and on another coast when I left.

Friday January 30, 2004

Question: Current outlook for doing business with MPQ

The wanderer comes to an inn.
He has his property with him.
He wins the steadfastness of a young servant.

Retrospective - 6/2005
I ended up doing absolutely no business with the people in question   But I did win the steadfastness of a young friend.

Thursday June 17, 2004

Question: Asked about what was going on with the job front. KJ referred a headhunter to me and the position sounds reasonable. I could do it in my sleep.

Retrospective - 6/2005
Absolutely nothing ever came of this. They keep proposing me for jobs and I don't even get an interview.


Weds October 20, 2004

Question: What's going on with SC? They seemed to like the proposal and now no word.

The answer was that they had intended to give us the contract and then their funding was pulled. So a win on paper a lose in reality.

Wednesday June 29.2005 4:46am PST

Question: short term economic impact of not pursuing the job in Olympia

I think I made a mistake asking the question in the negative.

Moving to	Date
		Unchanging -
	10/20/04	Top Line (62)
12	6/17/04	Fifth Line (ruling line)- Circumstances often cause a man to seek a home in foreign parts. If he knows how to meet the situation and how to introduce himself in the right way, he may find a circle of friends and a sphere of activity even in a strange country.(33)
52 18	6/1/98 10/20/04 6/29/05	Fourth Line Here is the predicament of the traveler who takes up temporary residence in a strange place: Even though he has managed to acquire a safe haven, he must remain alert, because he is not yet in full harmony with his surroundings. In his heart, he is still unsettled, for he has not yet found a permanent home. (52) Self Reflection : Self Restraint
12	6/17/04 10/20/04	Third Line - offensive or careless behavior in your position are great mistakes. Do not meddle in affairs that don't concern you. (35)
50 18	1/30/04 6/29/05	Second Line - The wanderer here described is modest and reserved. She does not lose touch with her inner being, hence she finds a resting place. In the outside world she does not lose the liking of other people, hence all persons further her, so that she can acquire property. Moreover, she wins the allegiance of a faithful and trustworthy servant – a thing of inestimable value to a wanderer. (50) Influence - Delivering : Communicating
		Bottom line (30)