Jun 06 23
Death
14. Possession in Great Measure
11. Peace
These first few lines are the general aphoristic returns for the week. They are raw and uninterpreted; there to use how you’d like. (The specific readings follow.)
From “T.S.”: My work requires me to have a critical/subtle eye but I feel constantly pulled (or even bullied) into populist directions; any advice for developing the strength to persevere would be appreciated.
To be actually sharp (and strong) in your perceptivity (and convictions) you will need to go beyond the veneer of everyday perception. The confines of this currently very “populist,” very corporately-driven world (whether left or right) can be thoroughly stifling (it seems clear that computational systems transcendentally narrow human perception). In this light, the appearance of the Death card is quite germane — a jolt to blast one out of the mire. It brings to mind Terence McKenna’s understanding of shamanism:
“The shaman is a person who is able to transcend the dimensional confines of cultural existence. They know more than the people they serve. The people they serve are like children within the game of culture. Only the shaman knows that culture is a game. Everyone else takes it seriously. That’s how he can do his magic.”
We feel a little repetitive saying this, but short term fear (and conforming) — prevent one’s long term perspicacity, growth and stability.
Also, it is suggested, not to fight people directly, but focus on what you know is good and interesting about the world (and yourself) and promote it above (or outside of) their noise. To do this, Receptivity and Creativity must find accord — do not live in fantasy or speculative hedging.
Complete Reading
This week we pulled the Death card. It is worth considering that the appearance of this card is a kind of mystical occurrence — an opportunity to think about a transformation of spirit — an invitation to break from the transcendentally literal nature of human perception.
Our first hexagram this week is #14, Possession in Great Measure. To be a leader who properly administers “intelligence” one must have “strength within” and “clarity and culture without” — all performed in a “graceful and controlled way.” As well, “the sun brings both evil and good into the light of day. A person must combat and curb the evil, and must favor and promote the good” that is, do not fight wickedness more than you offer goodness. There were two changes this week, of which the specific notes are: shun envy and competitiveness and fortune favors devotion/dedication.
Our second hexagram, the one that suggests how best to meet the challenges (or the changes) is #11, Peace. This hexagram points to a time of harmony, unity between all parts — leaders and subordinates see their positive effect on each other (aspects of Creativity and Receptivity are in concert). Systems and machines that are in accord with natural rhythms are more favorable to those that are fantastical or speculative. It is wise to be open during this period.
- shun envy and competitiveness
- fortune favors devotion/dedication
- take a break from dusty, literal perception
- to curb evil, promote good
- avoid purely speculative schemes
From “T.S.”: My work requires me to have a critical/subtle eye but I feel constantly pulled (or even bullied) into populist directions; any advice for developing the strength to persevere would be appreciated.
To be actually sharp (and strong) in your perceptivity (and convictions) you will need to go beyond the veneer of everyday perception. The confines of this currently very “populist,” very corporately-driven world (whether left or right) can be thoroughly stifling (it seems clear that computational systems transcendentally narrow human perception). In this light, the appearance of the Death card is quite germane — a jolt to blast one out of the mire. It brings to mind Terence McKenna’s understanding of shamanism:
“The shaman is a person who is able to transcend the dimensional confines of cultural existence. They know more than the people they serve. The people they serve are like children within the game of culture. Only the shaman knows that culture is a game. Everyone else takes it seriously. That’s how he can do his magic.”
We feel a little repetitive saying this, but short term fear (and conforming) — prevent one’s long term perspicacity, growth and stability.
Also, it is suggested, not to fight people directly, but focus on what you know is good and interesting about the world (and yourself) and promote it above (or outside of) their noise. To do this, Receptivity and Creativity must find accord — do not live in fantasy or speculative hedging.
Complete Reading
This week we pulled the Death card. It is worth considering that the appearance of this card is a kind of mystical occurrence — an opportunity to think about a transformation of spirit — an invitation to break from the transcendentally literal nature of human perception.
Our first hexagram this week is #14, Possession in Great Measure. To be a leader who properly administers “intelligence” one must have “strength within” and “clarity and culture without” — all performed in a “graceful and controlled way.” As well, “the sun brings both evil and good into the light of day. A person must combat and curb the evil, and must favor and promote the good” that is, do not fight wickedness more than you offer goodness. There were two changes this week, of which the specific notes are: shun envy and competitiveness and fortune favors devotion/dedication.
Our second hexagram, the one that suggests how best to meet the challenges (or the changes) is #11, Peace. This hexagram points to a time of harmony, unity between all parts — leaders and subordinates see their positive effect on each other (aspects of Creativity and Receptivity are in concert). Systems and machines that are in accord with natural rhythms are more favorable to those that are fantastical or speculative. It is wise to be open during this period.