Pocket I-Ching. Gary G. Melyan

hexagram; the six lines are all yin, or broken. The yang force represents giving, a strong or tough character or disposition, and positive movement or progress, while the yin represents receiving, compliancy, negativeness, and passivity. Therefore, when you arrive at this hexagram, you should be yielding like a mare, doing your duty or fulfilling your role and listening to and following the advice of your elders. In this way, through steadfastness, your prospects will open up in the near future.

      THE FORTUNE: Do not be rash or reckless and do not act in a radical, heedless manner. Maintain the present. Carefully and attentively do your duty. Follow the ideas and thoughts of the capable and the wise and you will be benefited.

      Wish: Cannot be accomplished right away. But do not be impatient and nervous. Success is possible through proceeding step by step in an orderly fashion and through persistence.

      Marriage: A meek, obedient, and yielding bride.

      Love: Success possible, but you must not be selfish or disregard the feelings of the other. Overly impatient or impetuous behavior will end in failure.

      Family: Safe, sound, and happy.

      Children: Many children, compatible and happy; girls will outnumber boys. Pregnancy: girl.

      Capital loan: The loan cannot be settled at once. You will realize your goal if you patiently persist.

      Business: You should not take action; best to wait for a better opportunity.

      Stock market: Prices are low; buy now and wait for an opportunity to sell.

      Life span: Physically weak, but if you take care of yourself you can have a long life.

      Sickness: Afflictions of the abdominal region; not serious, but if neglected they will become chronic.

      Waiting for someone: This person will not appear at once, but maybe a few days later.

      Looking for someone: Nearby, look to the southwest.

      Lost article: If it is not inside the house, it is lost. Look in the southwest.

      Travel: It is best not to go on a trip for a while.

      Lawsuit and disputes: Not advantageous; best to compromise.

      Employment: Employment will not be found quickly; you must wait for the right time.

      Examination: Average score.

      New business, change of occupation or specialization, and moving: It is not the right time; you should wait for the correct moment.

      Weather: Continually cloudy or rainy.

      CHUN zhun Difficulty at the beginning

      TRIGRAMS: Primary: Upper— K'an Abysmal

      Lower— Chen Arousing

      Nuclear: Above— Ken Keeping still

      Below— K'un Receptive

      Chun symbolizes the beginning of all things. Like young buds weak and unable to withstand severe winds and rain, the situation at the inception is one filled with hardships, difficulties, and obstacles. Endure the present difficulties, making efforts in silence. Your troubles will naturally dissipate and a chance for favorable change will come your way.

      THE FORTUNE: If you start a business you will encounter many hazards and difficulties. Do not act rashly or blindly. You must have the fortitude to struggle with determination and dedication. If you make an all-out effort your troubles will gradually be resolved and success reached.

      Wish: Very difficult to be realized. Forbearance and perseverance are needed to bring about success.

      Marriage: Difficult. But for late marriages there is hope.

      Love: Many obstacles and troubles for those in love. You must be patient and faithful.

      Family: Ups and downs, unstable, difficulties. If harmony can be reached then prosperity and joy can be attained.

      Children: Many children. At first it is difficult to avoid hardships, but later there will be a turn for the better. Pregnancy: boy.

      Capital loan: Objective not easily obtained. The only chance is to work patiently, diligently pressing the matter forward.

      Business: Will not go according to expectations. Do not become excited, impatient, or impulsive. Wait for the opportune moment.

      Stock market: Continued slump.

      Life span: Physically weak while young but with proper care of the body, strength will come after maturity.

      Sickness: Serious and long-term, but hope lies in a gradual cure. Afflictions of the ear, nose, heart, and kidneys, and neurosis.