Okay, so I got into this whole I Ching thing a while back. It’s been a pretty wild ride, experimenting with different ways to consult it and trying to figure out what it all means. Today, I decided to focus on Hexagram 46, “Pushing Upward.” You know, just to see what the universe had to say about my current situation.
First thing I did was grab my trusty three coins. I’ve tried the yarrow stalk method before, and honestly, it just felt too complicated. The coins are way easier for me to handle. I cleared my mind, focused on my question – which was basically, “What’s the best way for me to move forward with this new project I’m starting?” – and started tossing.
- First toss: Two heads, one tail. That’s a yang line.
- Second toss: All tails. Yin line, and a moving one at that!
- Third toss: Two heads, one tail. Yang again.
- Fourth toss: Same as the first and third, another yang.
- Fifth toss: All heads. Another moving yang line!
- Sixth toss: Back to two heads, one tail. Yang.
So, I ended up with Hexagram 46, with moving lines in the second and fifth positions. That means it’s changing into Hexagram 15, “Modesty.” I’m still pretty new to this, so figuring out the moving lines is always a bit of a challenge.
I pulled out my I Ching book – it’s a well-worn copy, full of notes and highlighted passages – and started reading about Hexagram 46. It talks about perseverance, slow and steady growth, and seeking guidance from a superior. Seemed pretty relevant to my project, since it’s definitely a long-term thing and I’m relying on some mentors to help me out.
Then I looked at the changing lines. The second line talked about being sincere and making small offerings. To me, that felt like a reminder to stay grounded and not get ahead of myself. The fifth line was about perseverance leading to great fortune. That definitely gave me a boost of confidence!
Finally, I flipped to Hexagram 15, the one it was changing into. “Modesty.” It emphasizes humility, being receptive to feedback, and not boasting about achievements. I took that as a sign to stay humble, keep learning, and not let early successes go to my head.
So, after all that coin tossing and book reading, what did I actually do? Well, I spent some time journaling about my project, focusing on the “small offerings” idea. I broke down my big goals into smaller, more manageable steps. I also reached out to one of my mentors to schedule a check-in meeting, keeping that “seeking guidance” part in mind. And I made a conscious effort to listen more than I talked during that meeting, really trying to absorb their advice.
It’s hard to say definitively if the I Ching made me do anything specific, but it definitely helped me frame my thinking and approach my project with a more focused and intentional mindset. It’s like a little nudge in the right direction, reminding me to stay patient, persistent, and humble. We’ll see how it all unfolds!
