NODAL ENVIRONMENT 19-33

Hexagram 19

APPROACH

ACTION: ADVANCE

INFLUENCED BY: HEXAGRAM 24, RETURN

UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE: HEXAGRAM 33 RETREAT

RA/NOT-SELF: NEEDINESS

Hexagram 33

RETREAT

ACTION: DISENGAGE

INFLUENCED BY: HEXAGRAM 44, ENCOUNTER

UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE: HEXAGRAM 19, APPROACH

RA/NOT-SELF: WEAKNESS

AVOIDING vs. SURRENDERING TO YOUR LINE OF GEOMETRY

Walking in the Dark

Life pushes you back when you are pushing too hard. Engaging with limitations and obstacles is like adding fuel to the fire. It only gives them more power. There is a potential for isolation present here due to dealing with a lot of regrets connected to advancing and initiating while the time wasn't correct. If you notice life pushing you back, don't try to fight it and push against the flow, this only creates resistance and opposition. Advancements should always be carefully considered and backed out by periods of contemplation. You see retreat as a failure. Being hesitant, indecisive, stubborn or isolating yourself may make you miss a lot of opportunities and face you with unnecessary conflict. Unawareness of cyclical nature of this environment.

Walking in the light

You are aware of the balance that's needed between advancing and retreating. Your correct environment involves approaching new situations with openness and optimism,and knowing when to retreat and reflect. This cyclical environment always asks you to take time before you proceed with anything. Finding that balance is your sign of being on the good track. Retreat is never a sign of failure, but rather an opportunity to grow and mature, especially emotionally. It gives you a chance to really learn what it means to be an observer of this movie. It shows you how in order to cultivate power, you often need to stop advancing. Power doesn't need to be displayed. This is the true "movement in stillness" type of environment. When you stay open and approachable , the opportunities for advancing reach you. This is an environment of opennes, collaboration and filled with supportive people who encourage growth and progress. Productivity and success are a result of self discipline.