Mar 08 22
Five of Pentacles (reversed)
55. Abundance [Fullness]
36. Darkening of the light
How much of our efforts should be centered around caring for others? How much based in caring for oneself? An over focus on the former risks a flaming out into quixotism. The latter hazards preening into relation-less narcissism…
The question of how much altruism should a person balance with self concern is actually an irrelevant one. These types of queries are based in fear and presumption, and there’s no point in trying to consciously balance a state as wily as fear. All you must know is this: truly helping yourself and helping others is one and the same (we are other people) ultimately compassion is achieved by letting go of sorrow and accepting light.
When one comes into deep, nutritive information like with the I Ching or tarot, one is in a sense accepting light (and in lightness one sees, in darkness one gropes). This luminous intelligence is a fortunate place to be, but life is asymmetrical, that is, determined by memories (the past) so if one is not careful and patient one can spoil the received wisdom. To lead you must be free of sorrow (work to let go of the past and strive for flexibility and openness). We can’t say it enough — salvation is found in light — bring light to the darkness of your sorrow — all will spring from there.
This week we pulled the Six of Pentacles, reversed. Unlike the bulk rate of cards when upended, the Six of Pentacles has a positive meaning. Here it is indicated that a massive difficulty is finally on the downslope; that some sort of trial is past its peak, heralding easier times. This transition from tribulation to less problematic days will not be quick; patience and fortitude will still be necessary.
Our first hexagram this week is #55, Abundance (Fullness). Enjoying success/abundance is not easy for “intelligent” people. For, if one is critical, one knows that nothing ever lasts; moods and fortunes go up and down. So in the midst of a boon, the critical person might feel sadness knowing it will all end. But if one wants to be powerful and viable at anytime, whether in abundance or in lack, one must be “inwardly free of sorrow” and “be like the sun at midday, illuminating and gladdening everything under heaven.” That is, to be a worthwhile leader you must let go of sorrow (dedicate yourself to the light). There was one change this week, of which the specific notes are: “darkness is already decreasing” and “energy is complemented by wisdom.”
Our second hexagram, the one that suggests how best to meet the challenges (or the changes) is #36. Darkening of the Light. “In a time of darkness it is essential to be cautious and reserved. One should not needlessly awaken overwhelming enmity by inconsiderate behavior. In such times one ought not to fall in with the practices of others; neither should one drag them censoriously into the light. In social intercourse one should not try to be all–knowing. One should let many things pass, without being duped.”
The question of how much altruism should a person balance with self concern is actually an irrelevant one. These types of queries are based in fear and presumption, and there’s no point in trying to consciously balance a state as wily as fear. All you must know is this: truly helping yourself and helping others is one and the same (we are other people) ultimately compassion is achieved by letting go of sorrow and accepting light.
When one comes into deep, nutritive information like with the I Ching or tarot, one is in a sense accepting light (and in lightness one sees, in darkness one gropes). This luminous intelligence is a fortunate place to be, but life is asymmetrical, that is, determined by memories (the past) so if one is not careful and patient one can spoil the received wisdom. To lead you must be free of sorrow (work to let go of the past and strive for flexibility and openness). We can’t say it enough — salvation is found in light — bring light to the darkness of your sorrow — all will spring from there.
This week we pulled the Six of Pentacles, reversed. Unlike the bulk rate of cards when upended, the Six of Pentacles has a positive meaning. Here it is indicated that a massive difficulty is finally on the downslope; that some sort of trial is past its peak, heralding easier times. This transition from tribulation to less problematic days will not be quick; patience and fortitude will still be necessary.
Our first hexagram this week is #55, Abundance (Fullness). Enjoying success/abundance is not easy for “intelligent” people. For, if one is critical, one knows that nothing ever lasts; moods and fortunes go up and down. So in the midst of a boon, the critical person might feel sadness knowing it will all end. But if one wants to be powerful and viable at anytime, whether in abundance or in lack, one must be “inwardly free of sorrow” and “be like the sun at midday, illuminating and gladdening everything under heaven.” That is, to be a worthwhile leader you must let go of sorrow (dedicate yourself to the light). There was one change this week, of which the specific notes are: “darkness is already decreasing” and “energy is complemented by wisdom.”
Our second hexagram, the one that suggests how best to meet the challenges (or the changes) is #36. Darkening of the Light. “In a time of darkness it is essential to be cautious and reserved. One should not needlessly awaken overwhelming enmity by inconsiderate behavior. In such times one ought not to fall in with the practices of others; neither should one drag them censoriously into the light. In social intercourse one should not try to be all–knowing. One should let many things pass, without being duped.”