SummaryThis is a week to take inspiration from beauty in the world around us. Pay attention to things which are well ordered and pleasing to the senses, and see what you can learn from observing them. By valuing and taking lessons from beauty we can cultivate harmony in our own lives. There is only one consideration to keep in mind, and that is to remember beauty is the superficial expression of a deeper substance. Just as a flower grows from the Earth, beauty springs from a source that nouri...

SummaryThis is a week to take inspiration from beauty in the world around us. Pay attention to things which are well ordered and pleasing to the senses, and see what you can learn from observing them. By valuing and taking lessons from beauty we can cultivate harmony in our own lives. There is only one consideration to keep in mind, and that is to remember beauty is the superficial expression of a deeper substance. Just as a flower grows from the Earth, beauty springs from a source that nouri...

SummaryThe seasons have changed and new beginnings await us. As often happens when we move from one cycle to another, this is a good time to pay attention to our conduct. The I Ching tells us that this week is a situation where “that which is strongest and that which is weakest are close together”. This takes place both within ourselves and also in the world around us. Pay attention to the parts of yourself, both new and old that are seeking expression. Are there things in conflict? What is s...

SummaryThe seasons have changed and new beginnings await us. As often happens when we move from one cycle to another, this is a good time to pay attention to our conduct. The I Ching tells us that this week is a situation where “that which is strongest and that which is weakest are close together”. This takes place both within ourselves and also in the world around us. Pay attention to the parts of yourself, both new and old that are seeking expression. Are there things in conflict? What is s...

SummaryTwo weeks ago, the Oracle gave us this same hexagram. Perhaps it is giving us another opportunity to free ourselves of anything we couldn’t shake off at the end of last month, perhaps it is hinting at deliverance in a different sphere of life. Either way the pattern repeats. This hexagram describes the first steps out of a dangerous situation. The path ahead is lighter, clearer, and whilst there may still be obstacles, the storm is behind us. Unlike last time, the I Ching does give a s...

SummaryTwo weeks ago, the Oracle gave us this same hexagram. Perhaps it is giving us another opportunity to free ourselves of anything we couldn’t shake off at the end of last month, perhaps it is hinting at deliverance in a different sphere of life. Either way the pattern repeats. This hexagram describes the first steps out of a dangerous situation. The path ahead is lighter, clearer, and whilst there may still be obstacles, the storm is behind us. Unlike last time, the I Ching does give a s...

SummaryThe I Ching gives us a joyful reading for this week. Enjoy the bliss of whatever it is you are doing, and take inspiration from things as it comes. The weekend will bring good conditions for organising groups of people toward a common goal if you so wish.Oracle outputs1st: T,H,H > Stable Yang 2nd: H,H,H > Changing Yang 3rd: T,T,T > Changing Yin 4th: H,T,T > Stable Yang 5th: T,T,H > Stable Yang 6th: T,T,T > Changing Yin HexagramThe hexagram for this week is Tui, Joy.58Above: Tui, LakeBe...

SummaryThe I Ching gives us a joyful reading for this week. Enjoy the bliss of whatever it is you are doing, and take inspiration from things as it comes. The weekend will bring good conditions for organising groups of people toward a common goal if you so wish.Oracle outputs1st: T,H,H > Stable Yang 2nd: H,H,H > Changing Yang 3rd: T,T,T > Changing Yin 4th: H,T,T > Stable Yang 5th: T,T,H > Stable Yang 6th: T,T,T > Changing Yin HexagramThe hexagram for this week is Tui, Joy.58Above: Tui, LakeBe...

SummaryDiplomacy is a mixture of public appearances, coupled with behind the scenes negotiation. This involves also some degree of subordination - some things will be out of our control, and we must do the best with the resources we have. Many people are not capable of truly subordinating themselves to circumstance, and thus they fail at precisely this moment. To achieve success this week, a diplomatic approach must be used. Anything else will be met with failure or misfortune. A trusted frie...

SummaryDiplomacy is a mixture of public appearances, coupled with behind the scenes negotiation. This involves also some degree of subordination - some things will be out of our control, and we must do the best with the resources we have. Many people are not capable of truly subordinating themselves to circumstance, and thus they fail at precisely this moment. To achieve success this week, a diplomatic approach must be used. Anything else will be met with failure or misfortune. A trusted frie...

SummaryJust as fire and water move in opposite directions, we as individuals and groups can find ourselves being pulled apart. This is not necessarily a bad thing - viewed from a holistic perspective these differences in direction are what give us polarity, an essential part of nature. The Northern hemisphere will have its longest day of the year this week, and the Southern hemisphere its shortest, another manifestation of this “opposition” which reaches its height at the Solstice on June 21....

SummaryJust as fire and water move in opposite directions, we as individuals and groups can find ourselves being pulled apart. This is not necessarily a bad thing - viewed from a holistic perspective these differences in direction are what give us polarity, an essential part of nature. The Northern hemisphere will have its longest day of the year this week, and the Southern hemisphere its shortest, another manifestation of this “opposition” which reaches its height at the Solstice on June 21....

SummarySometimes strong beginnings can turn out to be false starts. We are surprised by a series of events, or filled with an unusual energy as we begin a task. This is often propitious, but not always... a few days pass and what was a promising beginning turns into a dead end. We are stuck. The I Ching has given us this specific combination of shock combined with blockage for the week. Be on the lookout then for excess in both directions, and do not be discouraged if it feels like a bit of a...

SummarySometimes strong beginnings can turn out to be false starts. We are surprised by a series of events, or filled with an unusual energy as we begin a task. This is often propitious, but not always... a few days pass and what was a promising beginning turns into a dead end. We are stuck. The I Ching has given us this specific combination of shock combined with blockage for the week. Be on the lookout then for excess in both directions, and do not be discouraged if it feels like a bit of a...

SummaryThere are times when we live among obstacles. Our lives feel oppressed by work, or the weather, or some set of conditions outside of our control. These periods are windows of psychological strain, where weaknesses come to the surface and energy is quickly drained. Fortunately these conditions do no last forever, and there comes a time when we are released from the pressure. The I Ching describes this as Deliverance, which denotes the release from tension. If last week was an intense on...

SummaryThere are times when we live among obstacles. Our lives feel oppressed by work, or the weather, or some set of conditions outside of our control. These periods are windows of psychological strain, where weaknesses come to the surface and energy is quickly drained. Fortunately these conditions do no last forever, and there comes a time when we are released from the pressure. The I Ching describes this as Deliverance, which denotes the release from tension. If last week was an intense on...

SummaryWe all know it, but it is still good to be reminded from time to time that the only true constant in life is change. This is what the Oracle tells us today: now is a good time to focus on the process of self-renewal, and to apply new strategies to the current questions and obstacles in our lives. If a certain way of doing things did not work in the past, do not seek to repeat those mistakes again today. At its core, self-renewal in a changing world means trying new things, even if they...

SummaryWe all know it, but it is still good to be reminded from time to time that the only true constant in life is change. This is what the Oracle tells us today: now is a good time to focus on the process of self-renewal, and to apply new strategies to the current questions and obstacles in our lives. If a certain way of doing things did not work in the past, do not seek to repeat those mistakes again today. At its core, self-renewal in a changing world means trying new things, even if they...

SummaryWhen we bump up against limitations, we are implicitly faced with a choice: accept them or attempt to break through. This is a week to accumulate our strength and to wait for the proper time, instead of trying to go beyond our limits now. Use this time to find where your own individual and unique strengths lie, and lean into those. We are beings of unlimited potential but in order to do anything in the real world we must accept the boundaries it implies. The moment for action will come...

SummaryWhen we bump up against limitations, we are implicitly faced with a choice: accept them or attempt to break through. This is a week to accumulate our strength and to wait for the proper time, instead of trying to go beyond our limits now. Use this time to find where your own individual and unique strengths lie, and lean into those. We are beings of unlimited potential but in order to do anything in the real world we must accept the boundaries it implies. The moment for action will come...

SummaryTimes of conflict are periods where we get to know ourselves better. Usually, these conflicts are something we want to resolve… the more important question is how we best approach resolution. Sometimes a period of conflict demands we tackle problems head on. Other times withdrawal from the conflict is what’s best. Retreat in this sense is not abandonment or escapism. It is instead a decision to create a safe space where we can consider and contemplate our problems without having them t...

SummaryTimes of conflict are periods where we get to know ourselves better. Usually, these conflicts are something we want to resolve… the more important question is how we best approach resolution. Sometimes a period of conflict demands we tackle problems head on. Other times withdrawal from the conflict is what’s best. Retreat in this sense is not abandonment or escapism. It is instead a decision to create a safe space where we can consider and contemplate our problems without having them t...

SummaryThere are times of abundance and times of scarcity. Neither are bad in themselves if we approach the situation with open mind and preparation. This week is about getting back to the basics, and living within the means we have. Avoid any temptations toward excessive spending of your time, energy, or material resources. If simplicity is what is required for these next few days, give it a try. Times of abundance are coming but not yet here.Oracle outputs1st: H,T,T > Stable Yang 2nd: T,T,H...

SummaryThere are times of abundance and times of scarcity. Neither are bad in themselves if we approach the situation with open mind and preparation. This week is about getting back to the basics, and living within the means we have. Avoid any temptations toward excessive spending of your time, energy, or material resources. If simplicity is what is required for these next few days, give it a try. Times of abundance are coming but not yet here.Oracle outputs1st: H,T,T > Stable Yang 2nd: T,T,H...