Psychic Readings from The
Psychic Internet often feature images drawn from the
I Ching Oracle. To offer supplementary
information about these images for our clients,
and for the public, we have provided this archive
of brief articles.
For general information on
the I Ching Oracle, click here.
The
abstract images of the I Ching Oracle (usually
called "hexagrams") symbolize all of
the related and interacting aspects of reality.
In the following excerpts from actual Psychic Readings, the images of the I Ching
are discussed.
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of the images.
The Preponderance of the
Small
In the
image of The Preponderance of the Small, the I
Ching Oracle describes a very delicate situation.
One might not guess this from the literal objects
that together stand as its emblematic form,
namely the mortar and pestle. Yet, on
consideration one can assume that it is the
transformative function of this age-old utensil
that gives the image its particular significance.
Indeed, in an ancient aphorism connected with
this image, it is said that “Preponderance
of the Small signifies a transition.” Hence,
the most important message conveyed by this image
to you under the circumstances may be considered
cautionary by nature because all transitions are
unstable by nature.
This is
confirmed and amplified by the verse from the
image of The Preponderance of the Small that is
highlighted specifically for you by today’s
Reading. Here, the oracle says, “The bird
meets with misfortune through flying.”
Without going into the formal logic of it, the
image describes delicacy and even weakness in
those of its aspects that extend in an outward
direction, while the center is strong. Therefore,
almost literally seeing a bird and her wings, the
sages connected this image with the image of
flying. Of course birds, world over, in
traditional cultures tend to symbolize
far-sightedness, grand vision, nobility of
spirit, etc. But the Chinese use the symbol in an
admonitory way as well, reminding us that every
bird comes back to its nest. The image touches on
the concept of hubris, warning against
Icarus-like beings who think they can soar and
soar without limitation to any height they wish.
The image
of The Preponderance of the Small advises modesty
and restraint. This is why a “flying”
bird “meets with misfortune.” This
particular bird, a stand in for YOU in
today’s Reading, is asked to think about the
abundant energy that is moving you in the
direction of your ultimate goals. The image of
The Preponderance of the Small is in the process
of changing into the image of Abundance, and an
ancient verse says of it, “Abundance means
many occasions.” Your success is dependent
on NO single event or person. As Sammy Davis, Jr.
said about the opportunities that came to him
through an extraordinarily long life in show biz,
“If you miss the bus, there’s always
another bus coming down the pike.” There is
no need for pushing too hard (soaring too high).
A more flexible and restrained attitude (a
comparatively “small” appearance as it
were) will accomplish everything that you desire
without much ado. Think of the expression,
“easy does it.”
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