Oracle for the 29 October 2022

Oracle for the 29 October 2022

21 - Two One (Octal)

21 Meng

YOUTHFUL FOLLY

When we are young and inexperienced we tend to rush in foolishly without thinking of the consequences. For no other reason than that we are immature and not well-versed in the ways of the world, we may find ourselves on the brink of catastrophe. But this hexagram is far from being without hope. The situation you have now reached is one that you have not come across before and you are unsure of how to proceed. It is vital at this stage that you do not take any precipitate action; you do not know the way forward and do not understand the rules of this particular game, so the best thing to do is seek out the advice of those who have been there before you. To put it bluntly, this hexagram signifies that at this moment in your life you need help, and if you seek it out and act on the advice you are given, you will come through just fine.

LINE OF CHANGE

SIX at the BOTTOM

You have a lot to learn here so you must be disciplined in order to progress. It is important to take matters seriously or you will learn nothing. But it is equally important that you do not stifle your growth with excessive discipline.

NINE in the SECOND PLACE

This line points to someone who has achieved a degree of wisdom which can be passed on to others, and who has acquired enough strength of mind to lead and inspire.

SIX in the THIRD PLACE

There is a strong possibility here that you could lose your head and, just by being greedy, throw yourself toward your heart's desire without proper thought. You need a sense of modesty and decorum if you are to realize your ambitions.

SIX in the FOURTH PLACE

You are out of touch with reality or too closely attached to others who are unrealistic. You should withdraw now before you make a complete fool of yourself. On the other hand, you may have to do exactly that in order to learn your lesson.

SIX in the FIFTH PLACE

This is potentially a very good moment. You can learn a great deal and can accomplish much - but only if you throw away all prejudices and approach matters with a sense of innocence.

NINE at the TOP

Sometimes you need to be punished and sometimes you need to deal out punishment yourself. It is a fact of life that this has to happen occasionally in order that lessons can be properly learned - but the punishment must not be gratuitous, and it must fit the situation correctly.