Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : Week of Grace

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

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#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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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : Week of Adversity

Lennon Sisters May you always

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#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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Friday, December 4, 2015

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : Week of Modesty

Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (Live, 1970)

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar

#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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Friday, November 27, 2015

The Gaian Dragon I Ching Calendar : Week of Meditation

Laibach - Across the Universe

The Gaian Dragon Calendar

#9 : Meditation

Clear your mind, and just sit

Meditation brings Deliverance. Meditate for the sake of Meditation. Thunder cannot disturb true Meditation. Meditation creates Endurance. Meditation generates Happiness. Meditation produces Increase.

Meditation produces Grace. Meditation Repairs problems. Meditation creates clarity. Meditation is Travel. Meditation works Gradually. Meditation is Modest.

Meditation is its own end.

The Image

Know what the world is like

Know your own feelings

Avoid rigidity

Know the world for what it is

The Inside

Recognize a good thing when you have it! Pay attention! You can warn people of danger, but you cannot force them to avoid it. No blame. Do not become upset by a sudden turn in events. Remain calm. No blame. The right method is more important that dogged persistance. Think! Avoid evil people, and their influences. Be aware. People will know if you are a jerk, and they may not like what they see. Will you? Pay attention.

The Outside

It is better to advance through your own efforts, than to depend upon your friends. Be self-reliant. The Butterfly stretches its wings. Do not allow sloppy work habits to hinder your progress. Pay attention. It is difficult, but favorable to split from a bad scene. Be Aware! Respect the Bees. Be thrifty, conscientious, and aware of what is going on. Be Sensible! Let the strength of your character speak for you, and do not believe everything that you see or hear. Be real! Do not be afraid to speak the truth, & act according to it. Be Bold.

The Lines

Top : Modesty comes from an understanding of the world, and the laws of nature. Supreme good fortune.

5 : Do not waste your time on talk. Concentrate on what is real. Get smart.

4 : Respect the Bees. You should sit and meditate. Get rid of your egotism. Grow up!

3 : Trying too hard is as bad as not trying at all. Seek the Middle Way. Be realistic!

2 : The Butterfly stretches its wings. You can warn people of danger, but you cannot force them to avoid it. No blame.

1 : Be sensible. Always pause, and think before you act. Be Creative!

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Meditation's Circle of Friends

The Outside The Inside
Modesty

Increase

Gradually

Happiness

Traveling

Endurance

The Split

Thunder

Repair

Meditation

Grace

Deliverance


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