The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Retreat

The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Retreat

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#15 : Retreat

Always be prepared for a retreat.

Prepare for discoveries. Restrain your emotions. Develop composure. Draw from inner resources. Connect the dots. Go for it!

Be Friendly. Schedule a Meeting. Ponder solutions when you are Stuck. Gradually get things done. Do not interfere with what you are trying to do. End a retreat, when you are ready

Meditation is action

The Image

Know the world you live in

Be aware of what people think

Use imagination

Become the Spiritual Light

The Inside

The Dragon does not waste time. Correct trouble before it does harm. Think! The Bees check things out. Wait until everything is in order before proceeding. Think! The Fool depends upon force. The Wise cultivate equilibrium. Meditate. Be a hermit, until you can organize your life, and clear your mind. No blame. Recruit people of proven ability, and allow them to organize within their fields without interference. Be wise. Go for it! Eliminate disruptive influences who cannot learn from mistakes. Be decisive!

The Outside

There is no blame in being friendly with your neighbors, if you mind your own business. Pay attention. Contain difficulties within a small sphere. Get smart! Accept responsibility for your mistakes. Be Sensible! For the time being, overcome difficulties by adapting to them. No blame. See how Bees do things. When you find the company you are seeking, introduce yourself with a gift. Great Good Fortune! If you brag about what you are going to do, you probably will never get around to it. Misfortune.

The Lines

Top : After making a complete retreat, think about striking out in a new direction. Be Creative!

5 : See how Bees do things. Polite considerations are expedient, when it is time to end a relationship. Get wise!

4 : It is wise to retreat from negative influences. Good luck.

3 : The Butterfly rides the breeze. When retreat is essential, it may be necessary to cooperate with your adversaries for the time being. Be sensible!

2 : Stick to your goal, and you will attain it. Great Good Fortune.

1 : Do not try anything rash, when you are in a retreat. Be aware!

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Retreat's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Magick		Bite Me!
Traveling		Approach
Gradually		The Well
Stuck		Power
Meeting		Restraint
Friends		Meeting

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The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : The Month of Meeting

Meeting 31 The Gaian Dragon I Ching

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#31 : Meeting

The Meeting determines what will come.

Seek wisdom. Understand Leverage. Work towards a mental Breakthrough. Adjust your attitude. Return to clarity. Do not meet with fools

Begin with insight. Prepare before you move. Recognize potential Conflict. Proceed steadily. Practice kindness. Show Character

Meet life with honesty

The Image

Spread across the Earth

Implement plans

Understand prevailing attitudes

Become the Spiritual Light

The Inside

Wait while the Dragon sleeps. Before you begin, meditate and form a clear plan of action. Think. Do not expose yourself as a target before overwhelming force. Withdraw, and await the time for action. Think. Keep silent, and follow your chosen course. Difficulties, but no blame. Make certain that people will adhere to their agreements. Pay attention! There is no blame in admiting your mistakes. Good Fortune. Try to resolve tensions after an argument. Good Fortune.

The Outside

Wait while the Dragon sleeps. Before you begin, meditate and form a clear plan of action. Think. Stick to your goal, and you will attain it. Great good fortune. Let yourself be known by the work that you do. Danger and Good Fortune! Coordinate your activities, & you will get everything done. Good Luck! The pot is golden. A reasonable attitude encourages cooperation. Be kind. It is easier to say you are sorry, than to ask for permission. Face disaster with clarity and courage. No blame.

The Lines

Top : Understand that some people may not like you for pursuing your own goals. No blame.

5 : A wise leader earns respect and cooperation by being fair as well as firm. Great Good Fortune.

4 : Everything will come together, if you will only put out an honest effort. Great Good Fortune!

3 : Everything falls apart! Do not proceed against reason! Misfortune!

2 : This is a good time to make a new beginning. Be creative!

1 : The Dragon meditates. Use extreme care in the making of plans. Be Aware.

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The Meeting's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Character		Opposition
The Pot		Return
Gentle		Block
Conflict		Breakthrough
Retreat		Leverage
Creative		Creative

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The Five Weeks of Meeting

Meeting : 0 through 5 Degrees

Retreat : 6 through 11 Degrees

Change : 12 through 17 Degrees

Friendship : 18 through 23 Degrees

Magick : 24 through 29 Degrees

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : Week of Danger

Danger 12 The Gaian Dragon I Ching

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : Week of Danger

#12 : Danger

Be aware, and pay attention, when you are in danger.

Stick to your principles. Seek to Provide. Recognize Danger. Repair damaged thinking. Adhere to Truth. Follow Enlightenment

Be aware of greed. Be patient. Maintain confidence. Follow through on promises. Be a positive Influence. Travel with harmony

Do not fear Danger

The Image

Know the world around you

Be aware of what people think

Understand prevailing attitudes

Learn to change

The Inside

Use extreme care in the making of plans. Be Aware. Carry your own weight. Do not attach yourself to people, simply because of what they can give you. Be responsible! The Butterfly looks around. Be aware, or you may be attacked from behind. Watch out! The Butterfly explores the world. If you let it sit forever, it will rot. Be aware. Unity & harmony can only be established by those who speak the truth. Be honest. The Butterfly shows The Way. The Bees are wise. The Seeker approaches the Sage, and they unite their energies. Great Good Fortune!

The Outside

Provide for the Bees. Good Fortune comes when you find company that needs & regonizes your abilities. Be aware. If you are willing to work hard, you can take on & complete a large & responsible project. Good Fortune. Be self-reliant, & take immediate action. Be aware. If you have been conscientious about your work, it will be alright to push your own cause. No blame. Maintain an open mind. Good Luck.Do not alienate the Bees. Trouble captures those who fail to use their insight! Misfortune!

The Lines

Top : The Butterfly minds its own business. Do not alienate the Bees. If you cannot live in harmony, you will lose important friends. Misfortune!

5 : The Butterfly seeks a mate. Seek the advice of the Wise in times of danger, & listen!

4 : The Butterfly hides under a leaf. Be cautious when you meet adversaries. Pay attention!

3 : The Butterfly looks around. Be aware, or you may be attacked from behind. Watch out!

2 : The Butterfly stretches its wings. Employ restraint in using indirect methods, or in playing one faction against another. Be careful!

1 : The Butterfly emerges from its cocoon. Provide for the Bees. Conserve & develop your abilities, when your opportunities are limited. Be aware!

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Danger's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Travel		Following
Magick		Truth
Modesty		Repair
YES!		Danger
Endure		Provide
Wealth		Character

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The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Wealth

Wealth 44 The Gaian Dragon I Ching

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#44 : Wealth

Sustainable Abundance is the Way of Nature.

Understand your motivations. Be free of fear. Explore possibilities. Apply self-restraint. Rid yourself of mistaken attitudes. Get it together

Recognize Danger. Use Power. Be Decisive. Do not abuse your position. Fix problems. Share your wealth

Wealth is the Means, not the End

The Image

Light up the Earth

Know your own feelings

Understand prevailing attitudes

Learn to change

The Inside

Use extreme care in the making of plans. Be Aware. There will be no lasting blame, if you must bluntly make your point to re-establish order. Pay attention. Do not make the Bees angry. Do not make yourself unwelcome by meddling in other people's business. Pay Attention. The Bees guard the hive. Restrain trouble by stalling, and delaying it. Be Aware. The Bees love order and beauty. Use Wisdom to eliminate disunity. Great Good Fortune! Hear the Bees. Listen to what people say, so that you will know what needs to be done. Pay Attention!

The Outside

The Butterfly emerges from its cocoon. Provide for the Bees. Conserve & develop your abilities, when your opportunities are limited. Be aware! Do not become upset by a sudden turn of events. Remain calm. No blame. Realize when there is nothing you can do to improve a situation, and leave quietly. Pay attention. Rely upon your deepest Intuition, when everything is changing. Supreme Good Fortune! The Butterfly changes the world. Wage war when neccessary, but do not go to extremes. No Blame.

The Lines

Top : Be a voice for the Bees. The Butterfly changes the world. A dominating, greedy ruler will alienate the people, and ruin everything. Misfortune!

5 : Praise the Bees. A good ruler will employ the wisest minds within the empire. Great Good Fortune.

4 : Respect the Bees. Plan, and wait until the ruler asks for your assistance. Be patient.

3 : Do not anger the Bees. Be patient, when no one will hear you, especially if you know what you are talking about. No blame.

2 : Take care of the Bees. You must adhere to the Truth, when an adversary comes between you, and the ruler. Be Real!

1 : Provide for the Bees. The Butterfly emerges from its cocoon. Good Fortune comes, when you find the company that needs and recognizes your abilities. Be Aware.

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Wealth's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Light		Gathering
Change		Dispersion
Adversity		Restraint
Thunder		Travel
Power		Bite Me!
Danger		Character

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