The Love Oracle

Your current love situation

Your current situation can be depicted as "The Receptive" transforming into "Preponderance of the Small".

In front of you lies "Earth" which transforms into "Thunder". That means that docility and receptivity are being transformed into movement, initiative, and action.
Behind you lies "Earth" which transforms into "Mountain". That means that docility and receptivity are being transformed into stillness and obstruction.


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 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 4: A tied-up sack. No blame, no praise.


The Future

62. Hsiao Kuo - Preponderance of the Small
Above (in front): Chên - The Arousing (Thunder)
Below (behind): Kên - Keeping Still (Mountain)


The Judgement for the Future

Preponderance of the Small. Success.
Perseverance furthers.
Small things may be done; great things should not be done.
The flying bird brings the message:
It is not well to strive upward,
It is well to remain below.
Great good fortune.


The Image for the Future

Thunder on the mountain:
The image of Preponderance of the Small.
Thus in his conduct the superior man gives preponderance to reverence.
In bereavement he gives preponderance to grief.
In his expenditures he gives preponderance to thrift.