Hexagram 19: Approach

As the period before was, so the next one will be. How can you make the best use of this time in your life? In the past you cleared away everything that was useless and everything that held you back, because it had to go. Then you lost your bearings and came to a dead end. You stopped growing without seeing it yourself, and went on believing that you were moving forward. It showed in your work and in your mood. Now the road to your goal lies straight in front of you.

Before, you had to clear a path. Now you need different methods, and here is what this sign advises.

Turn to creative work. Take down what is not needed and build what is needed. Creation is where the meaning of this sign lies: approach. In other words, reaching, learning, taking hold of the idea that drives your growth. Go as deeply as you can into that idea of moving on, and stay as close to it as you can.

People around you

Everything in your life has to follow this, including your relationships with the people around you. Act gently and with tact, without pressure. Offer ideas. Let your friends reach their own conclusions. Look for allies who accept what you propose. Doing it alone is much harder.

Work

Get on with your work without fuss. Hurry and needless worry have never helped anyone. Go after what you want with confidence. Remember that rushing and clumsy moves will not make you surer of yourself. Let things be done slowly but well. Then you will not have to do them over.

Your wish

Nothing stands in the way of your wish now, as long as other things do not pull you aside. Think once more: do you really need it? If you are not sure, it is better to drop the plan. If you keep it anyway, it may turn into a burden later on.