2. The I Ching

The I Ching (the Book of Changes) is the ancient Chinese oracle of changes. Although the origin of the I Ching is debated, it is dated to be around 1500 B.C.E. The I Ching has been influential in reading prophecies since that time.

The I Ching uses a combination of lines to form 64 hexagrams. The hexagrams are then used to determine your stable position and if there are any changes that will come your way.

For this book I decided to read my own prophecy. Taking three pennies I focused on the question: Will I be in a relationship soon? Pretty lame, I know but my prophecy was quite interesting. Taking the three pennies I scattered them on the table. The first 'roll' so to speak was two heads and a tail, which represents a straight line. The next roll was two tails an a heads; broken line. The next was three heads straight line but is changing. The next two heads, next 2 tails, and finally 2 heads. So my hexagram looked like this:

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This hexagram represents the 30th hexagram or Li/Dependence (Fire/Fire).

Here is what my prophecy read:

You must cling to proper principles in order to achieve spiritual awareness and enlightenment, and you must be honest in your relationships if you want them to flourish. Embrace and nurture the things that give you strength.

Line 1: You're entering into an unfamiliar situation. Approach everything that comes with an open mind and flexible attitude.
Line 2: A supportive atmosphere fosters common goals. Think and act in a moderate, balanced matter. Everything is as it should be.
Line 3:***Changing Line**** The sun has set (for now); nothing lasts forever. It's better to accept this and move on. Tomorrow is the dawn of a new day.
Line 4: Steadfast perseverance is met with success. Meandering from goal to goal leaves you exhausted, and it accomplishes nothing.
Line 5: You are remorseful, and you express sincere regret for past wrongdoing. Do everything in your power to rectify these mistakes.
Line 6: Weed out negative influences before they have a chance to take root and flourish.


Now, since my a third line was a changing line that means it will switch from a solid line to a broken line.

Then my hexagram is now going to change to #21 or Shih Ho/Biting Through (Fire/Thunder).

If you want to leap the hurdles before you, you'll need to ct in a deliberate, decisive fashion. This is one problem you have to tackle head-on. Don't let peer pressure lead you astray; stick to your guns, even though you'll encounter much resistance.

Line 1: In the initial stages, someone (or something) prevents you from making a mistake. Learn from this experience.
Line 2: It's obvious that someone is not being forthright or truthful. Remain calm. If you're neutral, the situation will rectify itself.
Line 3: Any attempt to lay blame or seek vengeance will only cause more hard feelilngs. If you're feeling vindictive, let it lie.
Line 4: Approach the situation in a way that's fair and balanced, persevere, and you will be triumphant.
Line 5:Your determination has been rewarded. If you place too much emphasis on this prize, however, misfortune will follow.
Line 6: You let your ego get the upper hand, and it has cost you. Listen to the advice of others.

So I don't really understand what this has to do with my relationship status but it really fits what I've been going through in this transitional period of my life. So what I can gather from my prophecy is to keep a steady mind, remain humble and have patience and everything will be alright.