r/YiJing_divination

I just published translation of the Zhou Yi text on my website https://www.zhouoracle.com/zhou_yi.html

It took me almost a year to prepare this translation because I wanted to offer something that can be used in actual divination AND at the same time be close to the original Chinese text.

It is not easy to strike this balance because the Yi Jing's fundamental quality is openness to various interpretations however often this leaves inexperienced Yi Jing users baffled. On the other hand providing too specific translations/interpretations limits the scope of possible (meaningful) interpretations.

I would appreciate if you could take a look and provide your feedback in terms of usefulness in the Yi Jing divination process.

Thank you in advance!

u/Ludejaw7 asked:

Hi everyone, I just graduated from art school last year, and I struggled with pretty bad anxiety during my studies and burned out by the time I graduated. I'm currently in a state of limbo and trying to figure out what to do next.

I really want to keep being an artist, but I’m not sure if I can pursuing that path seriously because I don’t think I’ve fully recovered mentally yet. I started reading the I-Ching several weeks ago, and I decided to consult it about my situation.

I asked the I Ching: “What is the potential outcome if I take the path of an artist?”

I got 54 with the 3rd Yin, and then the changing to 34.

I took this as a sign that I do have potential to be an artist but I first need to become more stable and unlearn what's created anxiety for me, and try being an artist again later when I feel better. After this reading, I reconsidered another plan I had where maybe, instead of doing a post-graduate degree in art next year, I might do diploma in graphic design, something more practical and less lofty and emotional. And then try to be an artist again later.

So my next question was:

“What is the potential outcome if I do a diploma in graphic design next year?”

I got 33 with the 1st yin and 3rd yang, and changing to 25.

I’m not sure what this reading is telling me, whether it’s telling me not to study graphic design next year or it’s telling me that I should study graphic design as a strategic retreat and as a way to relearn how to be creative correctly.

I was wondering what you guys think of the reading?

Thanks for reading my post.

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Question: “What is the potential outcome if I take the path of an artist?”
Answer: 54.3 -> 34 (The Marrying Maiden changing into The Power of the Great)
Question: “What is the potential outcome if I do a diploma in graphic design next year?”
Answer: 33.1.3 -> 25 (Retreat changing into Innocence)
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My interpretation is below in the first comment:

r/YiJing_divination

Divination friendly version of the core Yi Jing text (Zhou Yi)

Responding to "Making a decision for school/career"