The Love Oracle

Your current love situation

Your current situation can be depicted as "The Receptive" transforming into "After Completion".

In front of you lies "Earth" which transforms into "Water". That means that docility and receptivity are being transformed into danger and the unknown.
Behind you lies "Earth" which transforms into "Fire". That means that docility and receptivity are being transformed into brightness and warmth.


The Situation

2. K'un - The Receptive
Above (in front): K'un - The Receptive (Earth)
Below (behind): K'un - The Receptive (Earth)




The Judgement for the Current Situation

The Receptive brings about sublime success,
Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead,
He goes astray;
But if he follows, he finds guidance.
It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,
To forego friends in the east and north.
Quiet perseverance brings good fortune.


The Image for the Current Situation

The earth's condition is receptive devotion.
Thus the superior man who has breadth of character
Carries the outer world.


Interpretation of the Changing Line(s)

Line 1: When there is hoarfrost underfoot,
Solid ice is not far off.

Line 3: Hidden lines.
One is able to remain persevering.
If by chance you are in the service of a king,
Seek not works, but bring to completion.

Line 5: A yellow lower garment brings supreme good fortune.


The Future

63. Chi Chi - After Completion
Above (in front): K'an - The Abysmal (Water)
Below (behind): Li - The Clinging (Fire)


The Judgement for the Future

After Completion. Success in small matters.
Perseverance furthers.
At the beginning good fortune,
At the end disorder.


The Image for the Future

Water over fire: the image of the condition
In After Completion.
Thus the superior man
Takes thoughts of misfortune
And arms himself against it in advance.