Friday, September 15, 2023

THE GREATEST PROBLEM INTERPRETING I CHING - CONTEXT

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THE GREATEST PROBLEM INTERPRETING I CHING - CONTEXT

Context is the great source of misinterpretation, disappointment, and sometimes misfortune. I Ching oracle lines usually have two contexts, but only one is given in the traditional text. For example, hex 22. Grace which is favorable for essential matters only, and one should not expend energy on trivial matters. Hex 23 Splitting apart means there are problems in all cases, and it is unfavorable for any new venture or change of direction. However, if you continue with what you are doing patiently, the problem will pass and all will be well. Only the first context I give here appears in the traditional text. 

HEX 23 EXAMPLE OF CORRECT CONTEXT

HEX 17 EXAMPLE OF CORRECT CONTEXT


There are many other examples I could give.  The consultee assumes the context given in the text refers to what they are planning to do. Often times, it does not and so, they may act when they should wait, and wait when should act. 

To the consultee, it appears the same line is sometimes favorable, sometimes not, and they don’t know why. Their confidence in the I Ching is diminished unnecessarily.

All the examples I give here show context clearly, and in time I hope to have covered every line in this way. To speed up this process, please consider contacting me and making a prediction about a trip or event you have planned. I will interpret your prediction at no charge, provided you promise to tell me your story after the event. Together, we can build a massive database of I Ching stories. Then, when someone wishes to consult, they can view the experiences others had after receiving the same oracle. This will be far more informative than just reading the predictions in the traditional I Ching. Verifying I Ching lines in this way is a most important and noble endeavor guaranteed to earn merit for all who participate.

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