I Ching, Yijing or Zhou Yi
"Oracle of the moon": © 2000 LiSe
Xùn-Xùn: when Xùn ‘changes’ to Xùn is not the same as Xùn unchanging. The next gust of wind is never identical to the previous one. Xùn-Xùn can be a period of unrelenting gale winds, or of small whiffs of wind from changeable directions. Or the on-off wind when big clouds alternate with blue sky.
On the other hand, Xùn-Xùn can also be a time when the wind keeps blowing in the same direction for a long time, and one is following one's purpose without ever deviating.
On some days, the mind or tasks can be like Xùn-Xùn, either the strong kind or the changeable one. But most importantly: Xùn-Xùn means following the dao which leads one to one's true destiny, both to the outside in the form of one's decisions and commands, and inward by following one's true character.
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The top line is stationary yang. A yang initiative, entering a yang world, fits right in. Both clear and inspiring, full of plans. Even when other things change, you will remain giving, pouring ideas, efforts or money into this situation. Yang brings and spreads creativity and ideas with a good basic structure, It is the master of good timing and planning, but not of finding a final solution or concrete results.
Stay within limits, Yang is also prone to deplete itself. It is relentless, and it can focus so intensely on mental images that they can turn into air castles or delusions. Yin is necessary for concrete results but not before the planning is right, too early can be disastrous, no matter the quality of your ideas or how determined you are.
Yang has the talent to enjoy the road
before reaching any destination.
The Earth-line is unchanging yin. This line is the subject, or the ‘field’ where you pour in or find both the cause and the means for your initiative: space, material, helpers or other people, resources and realization, even food for thought. It is a 'receiving' line, the earth needs input and resources to make things grow and bring concrete results.
Your subject or project will stay attractive, but it will continue to absorb and process and use it to continue the work. It will not shine on its own or show increase to the outside, the work of building up happens in the background.
Beauty comes from the space within.
The middle line shows the result. It is stationary yang, there will not be any increase or decrease, but still action and output. Yang is inspiring, but it is too early to expect concrete results. The middle line is the 'man' line, it can also be about you yourself, not only what you do.
If this project does not need a concrete solution, yang can be very positive. It will continue to inspire and bring joy and brightness. Even if it stays unsubstantial in a material sense, it can improve the lives of people, like movies, holidays, love or a guiding star. But stay within limits, yang brings increase, but without yin it is prone to deplete itself, it is relentless and tends to be too cold or to strive too much. Plans may be too theoretical or even illusionary. If you are aware of this and rein it in, yang brings the joy of plans and visions.
Inspire yourself and your surroundings.
Each line, active or at rest, summons one of the 8 trigrams as a Helper. For an activated line: telling you what you need - or about a problem area or something to avoid.
For a stationary line: this is what you already have or do or what you don't need. Often we just need a reminder of our abilities. Or it could be what you wish or fear - but will not happen.
Active lines are the helpers to change things. Stationary helpers are part of the core meaning, they are your soul talking. They reinforce the overall power of a reading.
Advice for the initiative:
Kan, Water, with his direction and focus, his courage to take risks and his talent to give things shape, is lacking here or not needed. Yang remains Yang.
Advice for the subject:
Qian, Heaven, with his severe structure and his timing, is lacking here or not needed. Yin remains Yin.
Advice for the outcome:
Gen, Mountain with his constancy, his ability to make things endure, is lacking here or not needed. Yang remains Yang.
But when things are not satisfying, it might be that one or more helpers don't help enough - or try too hard. Or maybe you don't listen carefully enough.