Full Moon Reading

12-10-11

Hexagram 35 - Progress

Image - Rising Sun 

Full Moon - Awareness

OVERVIEW

As we approach the longest 

night, the Sage gives us a  

message of potential for 
progress and flourishing,

symbolized by sun rise. The
slow, even advance of the 
sun teaches us how to progress.

Coming up soon is  Winter Solstice 2011
(12-22-11)
Longest night of the year, yet the sun rises
and greets the moon
to remind us that the light returns even 
in the darkness of the season.

It is time to seize the moment; 

yet, being human, we are 

warned we must remain 

vigilant regarding how we might

unconsciously undermine our efforts.

(See Four Considerations at bottom of blog)

   

The first glimpse of the rising sun holds out
hope after the darkest time of the year.
What glimmer of blessings is rising in your life?
What projects do you want to begin? Am I 
able to receive as well as give? 

As the sun rises, it gradually brings out the 
features of the landscape, 
and we begin to see things in a new light. 

The sun as it rises 
symbolizes an increase
of virtue.

However, the Sage also cautions against:

1) plowing ahead like 
    a bull-dozer 

2) acting out of 

    self-interest 

    without regard 

    for others 

3) forcing progress and 

4) falling prey to old ways or habits.

The Sun represents virtue in this reading.
As our virtue grows our personal sun rises
ever higher. 

Staying calm while progressing, increases and

assures poise which leads to success.

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FOUR CONSIDERATIONS

The Four Points below may be impacting
your life re: progress and flourishing.
 Read each and consider...

First: Indulging in greed shuns the light 

of the rising sun.

 Time will deliver woe to us 

if we harbor impure motives

 at the expense of others while progressing.. 

Question: How do I unconsciously sabotage 

receiving blessings in my life at this time?

Second: While we have 
what it takes to advance, 

if we behave inappropriately, 

(i.e. plowing ahead, acting out of self-interest, 

forcing progress, or falling prey to old habits) 

we could succumb to scattered thinking 

and/or reacting to ghosts from our pasts, 

which could render us 

timid and unsure of ourselves. 

Question: How am I behaving inappropriately

 re the Sage's advice here?

Third: Avoid trying to be the 

white-knight-in-shining-armor

who defends the Truth

for there is no need to do battle with evil,

 since Truth has the power 

to prevail on its own in the end. 

--Question: Where am I regarding

trusting the Truth?

Fourth: If our ego searches for 

glory, comfort, or

a reason to exist––raison d'etre––we 

can be easily duped. 

If we seek to abandon our goals 

out of fear, we lose the balance 
and poise to follow the Way or the Tao.  

Hidden Possibility


Flourishing, progressing, and brightening 
contain the hidden possibility of 
re-imaging your difficulties––by
 seeing things differently we possess
the power to impact our reality in a positive way.




Credits go to Richard Wilhelm, Carol K. Anthony, 
and Stephen K. Karcher, PhD for their work
which guides me in expressing 
the meanings of these messages.

New Moon Reading

11-24-11


Hexagram 64 - Not Yet Fording
Before Completion

Before Completion is

a time when the task 

is nothing less than 

that of leading the 

world out of confusion

from disorder to order.

This shift has been 

prepared for and 

holds a promise

of uniting all the 

chaotic forces into unity.

The empowered person on the verge of an important change or significant effort, observes a mature fox making her way over a frozen lake. He notes her expert caution and dedication as she tries each step, listening to the sounds of the ice before making her next footfall. We would do well to mimic her cunning ways.

The immature fox tends to leap into action ahead of time and ends up compromised by getting her tail drenched, or worse, getting completely doused in freezing water which could result in severe consequences or even death. And there would be nothing that could be done about it. 

Remember the vixen: plan, wait, observe, and grow stronger while holding back curbing until it is time to act.  In this way the crossing can be made successfully and in balance.

QUESTIONS

1) How am I progressing regarding

the shift?

2) How can I help in the task 

of creating Unity?

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THREE CONSIDERATIONS

First Consideration of Three

The Sage repeates himself: it is not yet time to act. But this does not mean we merely wait idly. We are counseled to build our inner strength to enable  us to move ahead when the time comes. We prepared our vehicles last week (see last post), but we must put on the brakes on our inner strength. At the same time we must keep alert and not lose sight of our task. Although difficult to enforce, this waiting time calls for great patience. Only in this way, does all end well. 

Second of Three Considerations 

This transition must be completed. [Remember, we are fighting for nothing less than actual peace and unity on this planet. And Winter Solstice 2012 is fast approaching. This is it. Bottom line.] We must be strong in resolve, silence all misgivings, and engage in fierce battle with the forces of decadence. As a reward, we are promised power and eternal mastery for the future.

Third of Three Cosiderations

Awaiting the dawning of this new era, which is hard on the threshold, is best spent gathering with friends in mutual trust and warmth while awaiting the proverbial stroke of midnight. We are cautioned to stay in balance and not to celebrate in drunkeness. In doing so, we forfeit the promise held here through intemperance. True joy does not unhinge us, but instead is deep, pervasive, lasting and powerful..

Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881) (
French: Le déjeuner des canotiers) is a
painting by French Impressionist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  

 Last Quarter Moon Reading

11-18-11

   

Hexagram 14 ~~ Possession in Great Measure

    

   

             Overview

  

     Possession means any 

improvement in attitude or 

circumstances. When we are 

poised, self-controlled, and 

inner-dependent (relying on 

our inner power, not outer), 

we then unconsciously manifest and share  

          the limitless Abundance of the Higher Power.

Implications for today: Abundance lies at the heart of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The 1 % with unbalanced abundance are not sharing, nor are they creating from inner-dependence. 

QUESTIONS

1) How can I improve my ability to 

increase abundance 

in a balanced way?

2) What in my life is blocking abundance? 

3) How is my ego getting in 

the way of my abundance?

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 Three Important Considerations

  On Possession in Great Measure

 FIRST CONSIDERATION

We must have an outer vehicle (wagon) to load material goods. 

We also have an inner one which offers inspired ideas that can 

convey our inner feelings and desires. Avoid ego and make a 

balanced plan and dedicate yourself to the Spirit of Heavan 

if you want lasting success.

Examples  of how the ego can

wreck our efforts.

Which one(s) do you identify with?

                           

Pushing too Hard / Going too Fast
Anxiety and Anger

Drowning  / Watered-down Effort

  Greed

Over Shooting / Over Ambitious

Stuck in the past results 

 in outdated equipment and/or 

ways of doing things

Over-sized ego

Overestimating our Means and/or Abilities

Rushing Home to Get Dinner On

Multi-Tasking (look closely)

                                                                             

                            

                              What does success look like?

                                                               

Ahhh, now that's more like it.  

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Second Consideration

     Know that possessions in great measure  must be placed at the disposal of the people at large. This is the right attitude toward material goods, because private property can not endure. A wealth, petty, or greedy person is incapable of this. 

Andrew Carnegie understood this principle. A poor Scottish immigrant
 considered the second richest man after Rockefeller. 
Yet, with his fortune he turned to philanthropy exhibiting the 
heart of this lesson..   

Andrew Carnegie

He donated most of his money––not a mere 10% tithe––to

established libraries, schools, and universities 

in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and other countries.

Heaven has no national bounds.

Third Consideration

        

This is the birth of a new destiny. 

 In the fullness of possession at the

height of our power, we must remember to give 

honor to the Sage or our higher power. 

This places us in the correct position to be 

protecrted by Heaven. 

  

What more can be said?

An ego-less offering.

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SUMMARY*

Outer/Inner Balance

Great force concentrates within, spreading brightness

and warmth in the outer world. This is a time of 

great abundance.

HIdden Potential

Clear and decisive action

Ideal and Shadow

Think of this as a time to retire from usual 

thoughts and actions. 

What you need is hidden within.

*Stephen Karcher, PhD