The Love Oracle

Your current love situation

Your current situation can be depicted as "The Clinging, Fire" transforming into "Progress".

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


The Situation

30. Li - The Clinging, Fire
Above (in front): Li - The Clinging (Fire)
Below (behind): Li - The Clinging (Fire)




The Judgement for the Current Situation

The Clinging. Perseverance furthers.
It brings success.
Care of the cow brings good fortune.


The Image for the Current Situation

That which is bright rises twice:
The image of Fire.
Thus the great man, by perpetuating this brightness,
Illumines the four quarters of the world.


Interpretation of the Changing Line(s)

Line 1: The footprints run crisscross.
If one is seriously intent, no blame.

Line 3: In the light of the setting sun,
Men either beat the pot and sing
Or loudly bewail the approach of old age.
Misfortune.


The Future

35. Chin - Progress
Above (in front): Li - The Clinging (Fire)
Below (behind): K'un - The Receptive (Earth)


The Judgement for the Future

Progress. The powerful prince
Is honored with horses in large numbers.
In a single day he is granted audience three times.


The Image for the Future

The sun rises over the earth:
The image of Progress.
Thus the superior man himself
Brightens his bright virtue