The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Winter

Deck the Halls : Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby

Brightest Blessings and Merry Meet!

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#0 : Winter

Observe!

Be open to the world around you, and the world within. Listen to what you are hearing. See what you are looking at. Pay attention to beginnings. Use imagination. Consider results.

Return to basics. Make decisions based upon facts. Be Kind. Express Enthusiasm. Be Loving. Leave quietly.

Be true to your Visions and Dreams.

The Image

Accept the world as it is.

Know the desires of your heart.

Listen to the words of Dragons.

Follow the Way of Nature

The Inside

The Dragon uses foresight. A hidden defect can doom a project to failure. Be careful. The Dragon lives by the Laws of Nature. You should live according to your True nature, as well. Be Aware. The Dragon is a catalyst. Simply attend to your work. Be Real. The Dragon acts without hesitation. Do what you must do, and prepare for the future. No Blame. The Dragon flies through space. A great leader serves as a catalyst, teaching through example and deed. Supreme Good Fortune! The Dragon does not look back. While bringing a project to completion, consider plans for the future. Look ahead.

The Outside

The Dragon depends upon foresight. When the beginning is correct, what follows moves smoothly. Be smart. The Dragon lives by the Laws of Nature. Assume responsibilities, and carry out instructions. Supreme good fortune! The Dragon is a catalyst. The work speaks for itself. Supreme Good Fortune! The Dragon is invisible. Just be there. Good Fortune. Fear Nothing! The Dragon uses Love to work the Magick that unites people. Those who do not belong, will leave, but your friends will remain. Supreme Good Fortune! Dragons fighting! It is better to be an axe, than a piece of wood. The situation is out of control. Get out now, before disaster strikes! Good Fortune!

The Lines

Top : Dragons Fighting! Violence destroys both the good & the evil in people. Misfortune!

5 : The Dragon is wise. If you are truly understanding, people will seek your advice. Be Fair.

4 : The Dragon is invisible. Maintain a low profile. No Blame.

3 : The Dragon is a catalyst. Simply attend to your work. Be Real.

2 : The Dragon lives by the Laws of Nature. You should live according to your True nature, as well. Be Aware.

1 : The Dragon uses foresight. A hidden defect can doom a project to failure. Be careful.

No changing lines : Longlasting perseverance has Supreme success!

Notes : The Dragon uses foresight. The Dragon lives by the Laws of Nature. The Dragon is a catalyst. The Dragon acts without hesitation. The Dragon flies through space. The Dragon does not look back.

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Winter's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
The Split		Autumn
Love		Summer
Yes!		Spring
Modesty		Winter
The Movement		Winter
Return		Winter

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The Three Months of Winter

Splitting Apart

Providing Nourishment

Return

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The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Grace

Andy Williams - The Heather On The Hill : Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly : Brigadoon

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#41 : Grace

Grace is the most refined Virtue

Deliver your mind to clarity. Be open to discoveries. Bite Through negative belief patterns. Real Power comes from taking the long view. Help the Oppressed. Think before you decide.

Meditate before you begin. Restrain the impulsive. Provide what is needed. Spread Light where you go. Take care of your Family. De-spell Adversity with Grace.

Grace is guided by Intuition, not by calculated planning or casual impulse.

The Image

Light up the Earth.

Know your own feelings.

Avoid rigidity.

Study the Ancient Wisdom

The Inside

Recognize a good thing when you have it! Pay Attention! Bees can be friendly. A modest traveler will find friends, and whatever else is needed. Good Fortune. It is wise not to confront your adversaries with a public scene, unless you have no other choice. Be Sensible! Perseverance on the Path, and dedication to your work, will eventually bring you to the goal. Stick with it. Strive to remain solidly on the Path, despite all forms of oppression. Great Good Fortune! Only when you know yourself, can you see the world as it is. Be Realistic!

The Outside

Be sensible. Always pause, and think before you act. Be Creative! The Bees check things out. Wait until everything is in order before proceeding. Think! Do not be possessed by selfish desires. Be generous. The Butterfly lands on a flower. Be aware. What comes easily, can be lost quickly. Misfortune. Be certain that your love for your family is genuine, and that you can be relied upon. Good Fortune! The end of adversity comes, when evil destroys itself. Misfortune.

The Lines

Top : A simple clear form is the fullness of Grace.

5 : Withdraw from materialistic people, to seek your true friends. No blame.

4 : The Butterfly lands on a flower. Follow the warnings of your Intuition. Conserve your resources, and wait. Be aware.

3 : Do not make a habit of indulgence. Misfortune.

2 : The Bees check things out. You should listen to yourself talking. Be aware.

1 : It is better to advance through your own efforts, than to depend upon your friends. Be self-reliant.

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Grace's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Adversity		Thinking
The Family		Oppression
Light		Power
Providing		Bite Me!
Restraint		Traveling
Meditation		Deliverance

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The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Adversity

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#40 : Adversity

Adversity is the test of character.

Face Adversity with the attitude of Deliverance. Strive for Progress in the midst of Adversity. Learn to work with people. Generate Success with your attitude. Do not add to Conflict. Come from a place of Love.

Attend to the work at hand. Be a Peacemaker. Return to the basics. Make Wealth sustainable. Bring projects to completion. If you fail, get out Gracefully.

Adversity comes to all.

The Image

Light up the Earth.

Know your own feelings.

Avoid rigidity.

Follow the Way of Nature

The Inside

Recognize a good thing when you have it! Pay Attention! The Dragon maintains confidence. A positive attitude encourages a harmonious outcome. Good Luck! Cooperate with people who have helped you out of difficulties. Good Fortune. Make no mistake. Refrain from idle competition with your neighbors. Grow up. A Dragon's judgement is wise & fair, because it springs from a Universal viewpoint, & the Reality of the situation. Speak the Truth without fear. No blame. If you lose your head, then you may have lost it all! Misfortune!

The Outside

It will be easy, if you do it quickly. Get Moving! The Butterfly understands joy. Maintain peace by working with people, rather than by competing with them. Pay attention. It is difficult to choose between Spiritual and Material values. In your Heart you know what you must do. Think! Respect the Bees. Plan, and wait until the ruler asks for your assistance. Be patient. The Dragon makes the laws simple and fair. Organize your life according to natural universal principles. Be Real! A simple clear form is the fullness of grace.

The Lines

Top : The end of adversity comes, when evil destroys itself. Misfortune.

5 : The Crazy Dragon slips through the net! Keep them laughing, and don't let them know what you are doing. Good Luck!

4 : Respect the Bees. Realize when there is nothing you can do to improve a situation, and leave quietly. Pay attention.

3 : Do not overreact, when you have an unexpected victory. Be moderate while re-establishing order. Be fair.

2 : The Butterfly understands joy. Concentrate upon recovery, and save what you can, after an unexpected accident. No blame.

1 : Refrain for the time being, from criticizing things as they are. Be aware.

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Adversity's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Grace		Love
Autumn		Conflict
Wealth		Success
Return		Progress
Peace		Progress
Modesty		Deliverance

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The Gaian Dragon I Ching : Week of Modesty

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (Live, 1970)

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#8 : Modesty

Modesty does not need to pretend. Modesty speaks for itself without words

Modesty Delivers without question. Modesty Splits quietly. Modesty holds Enthusiasm within. Attend to details. Modesty shows itself through Conduct. Modesty creates beginnings.

Modesty knows Adversity for what it is. Modesty knows when to Push, and when not to. Modesty is Receptive. Modesty recognizes Danger. Modesty deals with the Obstruction. Modesty practices Meditation.

Modesty knows its true value.

The Image

Know what the world is like.

Know your own feelings.

Avoid rigidity.

Follow the Way of Nature

The Inside

Recognize a good thing when you have it. Pay attention! Be aware & flexible in order to avoid the worst of outcomes. Pay Attention! Be self-reliant, & take immediate action. Be aware. Do not spill the pot. Carelessness & laziness bring misfortune. Watch out! Assume responsibility before you take action. Good luck. You will get nowhere, unless you correct your mistakes. Keep on trying. Misfortune!

The Outside

Refrain for the time being from criticizing things as they are. Be aware. The Bees are practical. Content is more important than form. Great Good Fortune! The Dragon is a catalyst. Simply attend to your work. Be real. The Butterfly hides under a leaf. Be cautious when you meet adversaries. Pay attention! Eliminate problems by channeling the right people in the right directions. Get wise, & be careful! Modesty comes from an understanding of the world, & the Laws of Nature. Supreme Good Fortune.

The Lines

Top : Do not be afraid to speak the truth, & act according to it. Be Bold.

5 : Do not talk about how great you are. Don't you have something to do? Get real!

4 : The Butterfly hides under a leaf. If you have been conscientious about your work, it will be alright to push your own cause. No Blame.

3 : The Dragon is a catalyst. The work speaks for itself. Supreme Good Fortune!

2 : The Bees are practical. Always speak the truth & your reliability will become well known. Be Real.

1 : It will be easy, if you do it quickly. Get Moving!

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Modesty's Circle of Friends

The Outside		The Inside
Meditation		The Start
The Block		Conduct
Danger		The Pot
Winter		Yes!
The Push		The Split
Adversity		Deliverance

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