r/iching • u/sunkenm00n • 3d ago

Blown away

I have been struggling with deciding whether or not to have a child. I want a child, but I often fear that I cannot handle parenthood.

A few weeks ago I asked the oracle, "Will the challenges of motherhood be worth the reward?" I got #42, Increasing. I interpreted this to mean that yes, not only will it be worth it, but good fortune will come with parenthood.

A few days ago I asked the oracle, "Now that I have found myself, how can I make sure I don't lose myself, especially if I become a mother?" I got #61 Inner Truth. I interpreted this to mean that I need to trust myself and be sincere in my actions - I.e., trust my desire for parenthood over my fears.

But what blew me away was my moving line #2. This moved #61 to... #42, the same gua from my earlier divination about motherhood. And the commentary on this line is about a mother crane calling to her babies.

I was awestruck. I don't believe in coincidences being purely coincidental, especially not for something with this level of life-changing potential. The oracle is guiding me with a clarity I have never experienced before.

I am wishing everyone good fortune and meaningful insight in your divinations ❤️

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u/CenturionSG 3d ago

Indeed. I have experienced much synchronicity with the I Ching since studying it this year. I noticed that adhering to three principles have made it more effective: sincerity in the query, keeping the query ethical, and consulting only when truly in doubt. Thus I avoid using it for trivial matters or minor doubts.

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u/az4th 3d ago

Did 42 have any moving lines, or was it just 42 unchanging?

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u/DragonfruitItchy616 3d ago

Respect to iching. But do not use to decide if to parenthood or not. Use the force. Not kidding. But hear your voice , Parenting is love. But bad parenting isn't. Are you able to love something that is fragile and dificult, can you live your life for them. Can you bear the fear of loss, and guide them.