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THE CREATIVE FORCE
I must Create a System, or be enslaved by another Man’s;
I will not Reason and Compare; my business is to Create.
WILLIAM BLAKE
Success is assured when you draw this hexagram. Provided that your goals are worthwhile and not merely selfish, significant achievement is possible. Make this a time of great activity. Use your initiative to set your plans in motion. Others will look to you to take the lead. A high level of confidence will give you abundant energy. Use this for the benefit of all concerned. You can find creative ways to resolve problems and accomplish ambitious goals. Look ahead. Be aware of the consequences of your actions. Good timing is essential. Do not allow yourself to be pressured into taking action prematurely. Consolidate your position of strength by refusing to waste your resources on trivial or irrelevant issues. Be positive and determined to achieve your aims. Do not get involved in anything unworthy of you. This is a most favorable time. Be sure to make the most of it.
An Opportunity for Personal Growth
Dynamic energy, unless it is used wisely, can be destructive. The more power you have, the more careful you must be not to abuse it. In the current situation, you are in a position of considerable influence. Direct this to positive ends and you will be a source of inspiration to others. Use it negatively and you could create havoc. Take responsibility for your actions. Be supportive of others. Beware of over-ambition and excessive pride. Be especially sensitive to other people’s feelings. Take their views seriously. Be kind and tolerant. If matters do not go exactly according to plan, be patient. Guard against arrogance and look for opportunities to learn.
Further Aspects of the Situation
NINE AT THE BEGINNING
Be patient. The time is not yet ripe for action. As yet you do not fully understand what is involved. Wait until matters become clear. Until then, keep a low profile.
NINE IN THE SECOND PLACE
Aim high. Your abilities qualify you to make a major contribution to the situation. But you are not yet in a position where your value can be fully appreciated. It would be to your great advantage to cooperate with somebody who is already involved in your field of interest.
NINE IN THE THIRD PLACE
New opportunities are offered. With your goals firmly in mind, make careful choices based on what feels right for you. Do not be concerned about pleasing others or trying to satisfy their needs. Know your priorities and refuse to be side-tracked. Do not be over-ambitious.
NINE IN THE FOURTH PLACE
You are at a crossroads. You can take a higher profile in the situation or withdraw from it so as to pursue other interests. Neither path is in itself better than the other. Your choice depends on what best suits your temperament. If you are true to yourself and follow your intuition, you will make the right decision.
NINE IN THE FIFTH PLACE
This is one of the most favorable positions of all. It indicates that you can accomplish almost anything. Make full use of all your resources. Aim high and do the very best you can. You have considerable influence. Use it well.
NINE AT THE TOP
You have become too ambitious. If you push matters any further you will lose touch with reality. You have to know when to hold back. This will protect you from the danger of going to extremes. Remember that pride comes before a fall.
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Note: When all the lines have the value of nine, every aspect of the situation is changing. The Creative and Receptive Forces are perfectly balanced. Exceptional good fortune is indicated. Your influence will be extremely beneficial.
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RESPONSIVENESS
O Lady! we receive but what we give,
And in our life alone does Nature live.
COLERIDGE
A responsive attitude is the key to dealing with matters at this time. Do not try to take control of the situation or to initiate action without consulting others. The result would be confusion. But this does not mean that there is nothing you can do. On the contrary, you must make choices and take decisions. What matters is how you go about it. Have an open mind. Be prepared to listen and learn. Try to discover what the situation most needs. Find out what would best serve the interests of those involved. Armed with this information, you can decide what kind of contribution you can usefully make. Be generous and willing to serve others. You have abilities and resources which could be of great benefit to all concerned. Discuss the issues involved with friends and others who can help you to carry out your decision. Very great success is indicated.
An Opportunity for Personal Growth
The most valuable resource you can draw on at this time is your intuition. This still, small voice within is all too easy to ignore. Yet it represents an inner source of wisdom which can guide you in the direction you need to go. This is a natural, instinctive type of knowledge and has nothing to do with working things out in your mind. But the pace and the noise of everyday life can make it very difficult to hear. Try to make some space in your life to be alone and reflect on the situation. It will give you an opportunity to tune in to what it is that you really want, need, think and feel. The views of other people are invaluable. But unless you have a clear idea of where you yourself stand, you will simply become confused.
Further Aspects of the Situation
SIX AT THE BEGINNING
Keep a close eye on developments. Be patient. Accept that matters must be allowed to proceed at their own pace. Be on the look-out for the very first signs of things going wrong. If you can nip problems in the bud at the beginning, you will save yourself trouble later on.
SIX IN THE SECOND PLACE
You do not have to put on a show or go out of your way to make a special effort. Being who you are is enough. Just do what needs to be done in a simple, straightforward way. If you are true to yourself and act naturally, you will instinctively do the right thing.
SIX IN THE THIRD PLACE
Do what you have to do quietly and efficiently. Don’t seek credit for your efforts at this stage. Your abilities will be recognized and rewarded in due course. Meanwhile, just concentrate on doing your best.
SIX IN THE FOURTH PLACE
Trouble is brewing. Be extremely cautious. Keep a very low profile. Avoid doing or saying anything which might lead to confrontation. Keep your ideas, thoughts and feelings to yourself.
SIX IN THE FIFTH PLACE
Be tactful and discreet. Do not draw attention to yourself or try to impress others with your achievements. A low-key approach will bring you great success.
SIX AT THE TOP
Do not get involved in a power struggle. If you insist on being competitive, you will create serious difficulties for yourself and others. Be flexible and willing to cooperate.
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Note: When all the lines have the value of six, it indicates that success will be the result of your ability to stay with things and see them through. Your willingness to persevere in the face of difficulties will give you great inner strength.
Copyright © 1995 by Sarah Dening
