Hexagram 57: The Gentle

Look first at the situation that shaped your life a short time ago. You were ready to leave behind what you had already achieved and set out for something new.

At first that turn brought no visible gain, because you were only starting out. Now the moment has come when your actions begin to bear their first fruit. You saw into the heart of the situation, and that gave you results. To make good use of what you have gained, take the advice of this sign into account.

People around you

Begin with your relationships with other people, and give your attention to your recent contacts. The new ones matter most here. Why?

Because you can no longer stay at the old, surface level of these relationships, where meetings happen by chance. It is for you to decide whether to take these acquaintances deeper or let them slowly fade away.

Work

In your work, move toward your goals one step at a time. Do not be afraid of mistakes. They cannot be avoided in an unfamiliar business, and a little later things will certainly get better.

Your wish

Your wish will come true if it is modest enough. Do not set your hopes on things that cannot happen, and keep the real possibilities in sight.

Put your boldest hopes aside for now. Their hour has not come yet. But a moderate wish will surely come true.