Apr 20 21
Eight of Wands
20. Contemplation (View)
42. Increase
Petite Reading
Now is the time. Create. Be like the Spring and allow growth and production — enjoy and increase. Do not block flow; there will be other times for scrutiny and skepticism. Be the example of manifest generation!
Complete Reading
This week we pulled the Eight of Wands. This is a card of opportunity, not a card of analysis (carpe diem? 🙄). Previous reflection may be utilized but try to let things flow out of you. Production will come from moving with energy, not detailing its mechanics. “Align yourself with a higher power.”
Our first hexagram this week is #20, Contemplation (View). This hexagram describes how a great sage or similar worthy leader achieves such status. In short, by embodiment. Something like seeing a personage transcend themself, that is, experiencing a human manifesting their personality without guile or insecurity and with full intention — inspires devotion, emulation and appreciation in all that bear witness to them. This is true of the self as well; if you are open, honest and loving when reflecting on what you are, warts and assets alike, you are capable of giving off a light that will illuminate a path and object (perhaps even for others). We had one change this week; the specific note here is: whatever you are working on, do not be satisfied with a shallow version — follow the momentum deeply.
Our second hexagram, the one that suggests how best to meet the challenges (or the changes) is #42, Increase. Here we have a declaration of what it means to lead: “To rule truly is to serve.” The pith is expanded on beautifully: “When one discovers good in others, they should imitate it and thus make everything on earth their own. If they perceive something bad in themself, let them rid themselves of it. In this way they become free of evil. This ethical change represents the most important increase of personality.” And again, this type of commentary regarding leadership and character formation applies not only to the external structures of people, but to one’s own internal hierarchies.
Now is the time. Create. Be like the Spring and allow growth and production — enjoy and increase. Do not block flow; there will be other times for scrutiny and skepticism. Be the example of manifest generation!
Complete Reading
This week we pulled the Eight of Wands. This is a card of opportunity, not a card of analysis (carpe diem? 🙄). Previous reflection may be utilized but try to let things flow out of you. Production will come from moving with energy, not detailing its mechanics. “Align yourself with a higher power.”
Our first hexagram this week is #20, Contemplation (View). This hexagram describes how a great sage or similar worthy leader achieves such status. In short, by embodiment. Something like seeing a personage transcend themself, that is, experiencing a human manifesting their personality without guile or insecurity and with full intention — inspires devotion, emulation and appreciation in all that bear witness to them. This is true of the self as well; if you are open, honest and loving when reflecting on what you are, warts and assets alike, you are capable of giving off a light that will illuminate a path and object (perhaps even for others). We had one change this week; the specific note here is: whatever you are working on, do not be satisfied with a shallow version — follow the momentum deeply.
Our second hexagram, the one that suggests how best to meet the challenges (or the changes) is #42, Increase. Here we have a declaration of what it means to lead: “To rule truly is to serve.” The pith is expanded on beautifully: “When one discovers good in others, they should imitate it and thus make everything on earth their own. If they perceive something bad in themself, let them rid themselves of it. In this way they become free of evil. This ethical change represents the most important increase of personality.” And again, this type of commentary regarding leadership and character formation applies not only to the external structures of people, but to one’s own internal hierarchies.