Diplomacy 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 friend, in time, can be of more influence than a public advisor. Trust that your goals can be achieved in time.

1st: H,H,H > Changing Yang
2nd: T,T,H > Stable Yang
3rd: T,H,H > Stable Yin
4th: T,T,H > Stable Yang
5th: T,H,H > Stable Yin
6th: H,T,H > Stable Yin

The hexagram for this week is Kuei Mei, The Marrying Maiden.

• Above: Chen, Thunder

• Below: Tui, Lake

The first line in change give us hexagram 40 as an echo, setting an optimistic tone for the end of this week.

Blessings to you all.