挨金似金,挨玉似玉
You are influenced by the company you keep. Choose wisely.
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In testing paid Posts, a novice asks the I Ching:
How should we approach creating paid Posts?
A few years ago I learned how to read the I Ching, but I haven’t practiced regularly.
This is the first serious reading (using yarrow stalks) that I’ve done in 2022.
Caveat emptor. The wise may caveat skedaddle.
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Answer (3:1,2,3 to 48)
opening response
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(3) 屯 A Rough Start
Be careful at the beginning. Every new endeavor takes significant effort to succeed. That first step is fraught with peril.
Changing Line 2
Horses pull in opposite directions. Given conflicting obligations, this work will be difficult. The maiden waits ten years. It would be prudent to wait. Avoid unnecessary obligations at this moment. There will be a right time to commit.
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which results in
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(48) 井 The Well
The Well is a source of nourishment. However a broken jug would be a source of misfortune. If you are not ready, such efforts will harm those you are trying to guide. Cultivate yourself first.
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Hopefully this was worth a penny. I’d love to hear some feedback on this experiment.
Thanks for reading!
Justus