I Ching, Yijing or Zhou Yi
"Oracle of the moon": © 2000 LiSe
Yi Jing, Oracle of the Moon
Guà Jìng - Yáo Ying
Hexagram Mirrors - Line Reflections
(line pathways)
The mirror of 47.1-58.1-48.6-57.6
About an open or closed attitude (to the world)
47.1 yin: The buttocks tied to a tree trunk. He enters a secluded valley. For three years he does not encounter anyone.
Closing oneself off from interaction.
58.1 yang: Harmonious interaction, auspicious.
Mutual openness creates friendship.
48.6 yin: The well is gathering. Do not cover it. Sincere. Great auspiciousness.
Draw from the well and share with others.
57.6 yang: Penetration below the bed. Determination about losing one's qualifications and abilities: pitfall.
Don't dig too deep, 'live' your life instead of 'thinking' it.
Mirror groupings 47.1-58.1 and 21.6-51.6 are contrasts
(all yang lines of Mirror 47.1 are yin lines in Mirror 21.6 and vv)
Mirror 47.1 is about receiving influences
Mirror 21.6 is about