The Lovers' I-Ching

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Two lines are changing: If the lines are the same (changing broken/Yin or changing solid/Yang) the changing line closest to the top prevails. If there is one of each, read only the changing broken (Yin) line. With that being said, spreads with a higher number of cards are recommended for experienced readers as they can be confusing or seem contradictory to beginners. This serious hexagram indicates two forces separating and moving apart from one another. Structures crumble down, and what was previously connected is made separate. This may be a time when you need to 'take space' from someone. It may or may not be a time of goodbyes, but it is certainly a time for letting go of old ideas. Let go of the fear of change. A special someone may push your buttons for a while. There is no need to fight what is happening. This is not a time to struggle. Instead, let change happen through surrender. Stay alert and conscious. The wise person sees this as an opportunity to shed outdated ideas about how relationships should be. Trust your feelings and let go of concerns. Love will rebuild itself. Loss will turn to gain. Love sometimes requires distance. Destruction and isolation (either temporary or permanent) must take place for new growth to occur.

With that being said, tarot can offer excellent insight on how to proceed in a relationship — or when hunting for your soulmate. Tarot can also help you explore what it is that you are looking for in a romantic relationship.

It is important to keep an open mind when asking questions about love and relationships. Many users approach the I Ching with an answer they "want to hear". If you're coming to the Love I Ching looking to reinforce preconceived ideas about your relationship or marriage, then your mind is closed. Keep your opinions away from your reading, and let your mind and your heart remain fluid. In this mental and emotional state, you will be most receptive to the philsophy, spirituality and wisdom the Love I Ching has to offer. Can I ask the same question twice? iFate’s Love I Ching translation preserves the same philosophical concepts, but keeps them within the context of love and relationships. Here’s iFate’s Love I Ching translation of the same Hexagram #56:

When the cards seem to "pull no punches" and "say it like it is", don't be tempted to ask the same thing over and over again until you achieve the tarot answers you want. Instead, try different angles of approach. Mountain: Standing tall and eternal overhead, the mountain trigram represents the ancient, unmovable force. It is fixed and unmovable. In some circumstances, the trigram of mountain may also represent a third-born son. Many love tarot spreads (like "Current Relationship") are meant for existing couples and solving relationship issues. Others, like the popular "Soulmate spread" are designed for singles still dating or hunting for their life-partner. Be sure to use a tarot spread that's right for your specific romantic situation.iFate's 100% free online I Ching readings have been called "amazing", "remarkably accurate", and have received high praise from all around the world. As the I Ching is primarily a tool for personal insight, a productive approach to asking questions about love or relationship is to ask about yourself in the context of a current relationship, or in your search for a soulmate.

NOTE: A simple way to think about trigrams is that the upper trigram points to external forces or energies, and the lower trigram points to internal forces or energies. Hexagram #43's Lower Trigram of Heaven Image of hexagram #43 with lower trigram highlighted Alternatively, there's an easy to use "Yes or No Tarot" application which is perfect for simple "yes or no" questions. Tarot Reading 10 Card Spreads

To apply this to a divinatory example: A hexagram composed of 6 Old Yang lines would represent "Creativity". But since every Old Yang line is "changing", this transitory hexagram would point to a future hexagram of "The Receptive" or a hexagram with 6 broken lines. Podcast I Ching chats – Book a free reading, in return for your permission to share it on the podcast. If you feel like the cards are simply being too confusing or offering mixed-messages when asking love advice, remember there are many different love tarot spreads. Each different tarot spread can offer its own perspectives on dating and romance. It's traditional belief to never ask the I Ching questions about the I Ching itself. While this isn't written anywhere, this belief is widely held among practitioners in Asia. We think it's a good rule to follow. About the Book of Changes As long as you are not misuing the Oracle, it's possible to ask many different questions about a topic or situation. It is recommended that you ask for insight about multiple aspects or facets of a situation when asking repeat questions.

As we all know, there are multiple possible interpretations for every dream symbol. A dream about a cat, for example can have multiple interpretations. But which meaning applies to you and your specific situation, is often a question better suited to Tarot, and personal introspection.The Tarot suit of Wands: Wands (also commonly referred to as the suit of staves or the suit of rods) typically references creativity, action, inspiration and passion. Change is not linear ~ it is usually circular. In this way the Primary and Secondary Hexagrams are interacting and influencing each other and the Primary Hexagram is being influenced by the Nuclear Hexagram too ~ one is not always destined to become the other. Just as weeds continually rear up again and again, so to do difficult people in your life. This is a time to be resolute in your actions. If you feel it is best to let someone go from your life, do so. Changes in Line 6 "Not Letting Struggles Stop You" I Ching hexagram 43 shown with changing-line #6 highlighted Keep an open mind. It's very easy to subconsciously hunt for the answer you want to hear when asking for relationship or dating advice. Forcing the cards to tell you what you want to hear can blind you to truly valuable relationship insights the cards may be giving you. Listen, don't goal-seek.