SummaryThe Well is an immovable and universal feature of human communities. Water nourishes not only the human world, but also the plant and animal kingdoms too. The water within the well represents our potentials, and points towards our basic needs. Engage in self care this week. See to nourishing the parts of yourself that need support. If there is anyone in your life or community who is struggling in some way, take steps to provide them with nourishment too. This may be something as simple...

SummaryThe Well is an immovable and universal feature of human communities. Water nourishes not only the human world, but also the plant and animal kingdoms too. The water within the well represents our potentials, and points towards our basic needs. Engage in self care this week. See to nourishing the parts of yourself that need support. If there is anyone in your life or community who is struggling in some way, take steps to provide them with nourishment too. This may be something as simple...

SummaryThis week focuses on the theme of nourishment, specifically discernment as it relates to nourishing the body and spirit. It invites us to ask ourselves the question: “am I feeding the good parts of myself, or the bad?”. The I Ching states that “Words are a movement going from within outward. Food and drink are movements from without inward”, and so we have the double relation of food for the body along with thoughts and words for the spirit. Turn your attention to giving yourself the b...

SummaryThis week focuses on the theme of nourishment, specifically discernment as it relates to nourishing the body and spirit. It invites us to ask ourselves the question: “am I feeding the good parts of myself, or the bad?”. The I Ching states that “Words are a movement going from within outward. Food and drink are movements from without inward”, and so we have the double relation of food for the body along with thoughts and words for the spirit. Turn your attention to giving yourself the b...

SummaryIn order to truly get to know another we must understand them, and allow them to feel like they understand us. Success this week will be built on the foundation of mutual understanding, for shared benefit. Inner truth comes from a heart free of prejudices, and only when we relate to others in this way (ie without excess judgement) can we work with them effectively. Be wary of any attempts to create secret relationships this week, either within yourself or with others, for these will de...

SummaryIn order to truly get to know another we must understand them, and allow them to feel like they understand us. Success this week will be built on the foundation of mutual understanding, for shared benefit. Inner truth comes from a heart free of prejudices, and only when we relate to others in this way (ie without excess judgement) can we work with them effectively. Be wary of any attempts to create secret relationships this week, either within yourself or with others, for these will de...

SummaryA good situation is easily upset, and often we can come to harm by underestimating something that appears small or trivial. Beware of harmful influences this week approaching in your personal, business, or romantic affairs. It does not matter how “small” they appear. This is a week to be considerate of yourself and others. Gather information as best you can about your personal situation and be on guard against those with ulterior motives. How we handle the next few weeks has the power ...

SummaryA good situation is easily upset, and often we can come to harm by underestimating something that appears small or trivial. Beware of harmful influences this week approaching in your personal, business, or romantic affairs. It does not matter how “small” they appear. This is a week to be considerate of yourself and others. Gather information as best you can about your personal situation and be on guard against those with ulterior motives. How we handle the next few weeks has the power ...

SummaryLast week was one of calculated inaction, and this week is for small changes and self improvement. The time for larger action and bigger movement will come, but it is not yet here. Take time this week to look at others in your life who are of like mind - observe their behaviour. How are they approaching tasks and problems this week? What can we learn from them? Feel confident in acting in sync with others like yourself, and see if you can walk in their shoes for a day, so to speak.Orac...

SummaryLast week was one of calculated inaction, and this week is for small changes and self improvement. The time for larger action and bigger movement will come, but it is not yet here. Take time this week to look at others in your life who are of like mind - observe their behaviour. How are they approaching tasks and problems this week? What can we learn from them? Feel confident in acting in sync with others like yourself, and see if you can walk in their shoes for a day, so to speak.Orac...

SummaryThere are times when it is best to keep a low profile. This can be so for a number of reasons, but is particularly important when unwanted attention can lead to misfortune or danger. The I Ching calls this hexagram the Darkening of the Light, and it cautions the wise person to hide their own inner light for the time being. Try to blend in to the crowd this week, and keep your energies in reserve to deal with any surprises that may come.Oracle outputs1st: T,T,H > Stable Yang 2nd: T,H,H ...

SummaryThere are times when it is best to keep a low profile. This can be so for a number of reasons, but is particularly important when unwanted attention can lead to misfortune or danger. The I Ching calls this hexagram the Darkening of the Light, and it cautions the wise person to hide their own inner light for the time being. Try to blend in to the crowd this week, and keep your energies in reserve to deal with any surprises that may come.Oracle outputs1st: T,T,H > Stable Yang 2nd: T,H,H ...

SummaryThis week brings a departure into strange and new lands. The new energy for the year is with us, and its no surprise that this feels unfamiliar at first. The desire to travel, either inwardly or outward, may manifest within as a result. Travel is an opportunity to learn new things about the world and ourselves. When faced with the unfamiliar, our true selves are more likely to be revealed. Be mindful that we should take care when we travel, our old habits and automatic behaviours may n...

SummaryThis week brings a departure into strange and new lands. The new energy for the year is with us, and its no surprise that this feels unfamiliar at first. The desire to travel, either inwardly or outward, may manifest within as a result. Travel is an opportunity to learn new things about the world and ourselves. When faced with the unfamiliar, our true selves are more likely to be revealed. Be mindful that we should take care when we travel, our old habits and automatic behaviours may n...

SummaryOur work is done for the time being, and now attention turns to what will follow as a result. If we wish to get an indication of what will come back, we must look at the effects of our action on the world around us. If those effects are good, then blessings are certain. Use this moment of “seeing what comes back” as a chance to honestly critique your actions. Sometimes we can think we have done good deeds, but the world mirrors back a different picture. Have the humility to take any fe...

SummaryOur work is done for the time being, and now attention turns to what will follow as a result. If we wish to get an indication of what will come back, we must look at the effects of our action on the world around us. If those effects are good, then blessings are certain. Use this moment of “seeing what comes back” as a chance to honestly critique your actions. Sometimes we can think we have done good deeds, but the world mirrors back a different picture. Have the humility to take any fe...

SummaryThe coins were charged today as I cast this week’s hexagram. With four lines in change, we are presented with a rapidly evolving situation. The good news is that any feelings of blockage, or conflict, that are being felt now will soon pass. The work will be in staying centred and present during the change period. This week we are given conflict as a symbol, and the message is clear: refrain for the time being from risky or overly ambitious endeavours. Be mindful of conflict within your...

SummaryThe coins were charged today as I cast this week’s hexagram. With four lines in change, we are presented with a rapidly evolving situation. The good news is that any feelings of blockage, or conflict, that are being felt now will soon pass. The work will be in staying centred and present during the change period. This week we are given conflict as a symbol, and the message is clear: refrain for the time being from risky or overly ambitious endeavours. Be mindful of conflict within your...

SummaryThe fisherman casts out a line, and waits. He knows that there is nothing further that can be done on his part to materialise an outcome, a fish will come in its own time. The situation is much the same this week… it is a time for “calculated inaction” as one I Ching translator puts it. We must do nothing, and trust that the results will come. Whilst we wait, the question arises of what to do with this time. The I Ching suggests self care is a good option, hence this hexagrams alternat...

SummaryThe fisherman casts out a line, and waits. He knows that there is nothing further that can be done on his part to materialise an outcome, a fish will come in its own time. The situation is much the same this week… it is a time for “calculated inaction” as one I Ching translator puts it. We must do nothing, and trust that the results will come. Whilst we wait, the question arises of what to do with this time. The I Ching suggests self care is a good option, hence this hexagrams alternat...

SummaryLimitation is a curious thing: a lake is limited by its shore, the seasons by solstice and equinox. Human life too is something finite, and whilst our potential may be limitless, what can be manifested in a single life is not. These limitations are inescapable, and we as free beings are given a choice to either voluntarily accept limits on ourselves, or to have them enforced on us by external circumstance. The guidance this week is to see that these restrictions are not bad, and that w...

SummaryLimitation is a curious thing: a lake is limited by its shore, the seasons by solstice and equinox. Human life too is something finite, and whilst our potential may be limitless, what can be manifested in a single life is not. These limitations are inescapable, and we as free beings are given a choice to either voluntarily accept limits on ourselves, or to have them enforced on us by external circumstance. The guidance this week is to see that these restrictions are not bad, and that w...

SummaryThis week is an invitation to work on things in need or repair. For many, March felt like it was a frenetic, swirling mess. Too much going on, not enough time, and communication failing in the interim. This is natural as the seasons change and we move to adjust. Now is a time to pick up anything that may have been dropped. The I Ching specifically calls our attention to problems or issues anchored in the past as ready for new beginnings, or reform. These things will hinder our progress...

SummaryThis week is an invitation to work on things in need or repair. For many, March felt like it was a frenetic, swirling mess. Too much going on, not enough time, and communication failing in the interim. This is natural as the seasons change and we move to adjust. Now is a time to pick up anything that may have been dropped. The I Ching specifically calls our attention to problems or issues anchored in the past as ready for new beginnings, or reform. These things will hinder our progress...