askpixie.
11.30.02
Dearest Pixie,
The recent demise of my 5 year relationship has left me with an empty house, and a lot of time to think. In that time I have turned a little to my vague interest in eastern philosophy - which I had previously refrained from taking more than a passing interest in the name of domestic harmony.
One of the books I had accumulated had some writings about the I Ching, and came with a nifty set of cards and bamboo sticks for divination - a sort of bamboo tarot style thing which I never thought I'd use. Last night I had tired of "Who wants to be a Millionaire", and was taken with the urge to let the bamboo do it's thing. I asked it "what should I do about <name withheld> [my ex]".
Now, these things are vague, and massively open to interpretation, which I think might be the point here, but my interpretation of my result was that I had to communicate (of which I'm largely unwilling - healing works best for me if I have the time to rebuild emotional barriers with a former partner), I had to think along the lines of criticizing myself before her, and I should, essentially, act by not acting.
Since this is a first trip into the unknown for a devoutly logical person, I was wondering if you might share with me your wisdom and thoughts on the eastern philosophy and its divination?
Taoist Wannabe.
Generally speaking, I am more of an occidental dabbler in the mystical. I lean more towards the primary use of tarot, and the occasional runic consultation. However, in the spirit of things, I decided to approach things through a more oriental means.
Obviously, this involved me having to consult the online I Ching,and ask it how I should advise you:
"How should I advise Taoist Wannabe?"
According to the virtual I Ching, the present is embodied by Hexagram 61: Kung Fu (Inner Truth).
Apparently the six bits of the hexagram say that you must look inside yourself for serenity, which can lead to good fortune. Then you should consult others and ask for their input. This need is all caused by meeting your mate and then experiencing loss. However, through sincerity and honesty, you will draw others to you 'in perfect union.' Unfortunately, this is met with resistance and possible hardship.
The future is embodied by Hexagram 53: Kien (Development).
There might be some gossip and negativity regarding your person, but by remaining in good spirits, you will overcome these, again with good fortune. Unfortunately, you will be hit with a difficult personal dry spell which will be hard to overcome. If you positively work your way forward through this negativity, you will again be met with good fortune and the fertile growth of relationships. I'm not sure I understand the last bit, but since it talks about ornamentality and good fortune, I'm gonna say that whatever ends up being fruitful for you will also be attractive and nice.
The uppper trigram Sun (wind) represents things above, before and without. For you, these things are subtle, almost osmotic acceptance of events, and possible work or travel involving wood?
The uppper nuclear trigram Ken (mountain) embodies the first of two cojoined forces, the first being stability, and resolve.
The lower nuclear trigram Chen (thunder) embodies the second of two cojoined forces, excitement and change.
The lower trigram Tui (lake) embodies things below, behind, and within, involving positive interactions with society, culture and commerce. However, you are warned to beware of excess which can lead to ruin.
All in all, I believe I'm going to advise that you take things in stride, and try to occupy yourself with things that are reliable and comfortable, although travel isn't completely out of the picture. Get out, enjoy yourself, and go with the flow.
My mother also suggests a woodworking course, or at least learning to whittle. A stick and a pocketknife could be your truest path to enlightenment and change.
And you'll always be handy when someone is in desperate need of a toothpick or tiny wooden folk art figurine of a porpoise or a turtle.
Maybe even someone ornamental and goodly fortunate?
-- pixie
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