Pathfinder
Hexagram 24 Turning Point
The model of the moment: Here is a transition point in your life, child. It signifies the beginning of a new cycle of events. Note that inertia of behavior and preferences will naturally recall old patterns here, if allowed. This means you will likely experience again circumstances similar to a previous period. Such a repeating scenario might involve a job, a relationship, or other elements. Only you may be able to recognize the entire scope of the recurring pattern. The course usually recommended for such times: If you have enjoyed previous such events, then you may take comfort in their repetition. But some may wish to break old habits, and experience entirely new adventures. For those, it is important to seize the reins at this time in order to steer their lives onto a new path. The opportunity for doing this will not last long. Be warned too that overcoming the momentum built up over a period of years can be a formidable task. Circumstances and old habits will tend to nudge you once again back to your old course. You may also experience discomfort and even fright at the prospect of veering off a known path. Too, a new path does not guarantee a better one. All it promises is a different course of events. Many people who achieve a breaking with old patterns do so not from their own efforts, but from an external force that pushes them off their worn path and onto a new trek ( often against their will ). Proper timing can mean the difference between success and failure for a change in course. For, at the best of times, little or no effort is required to affect a change. At the worst of times, all the effort in the world may be inadequate for the task. If the way to change is open now, it would be better to act sooner rather than later; for opposition will only increase after this point, for some time to come.
Fixed (no changing lines);
This is a plateau process or event; the given model will hold true for an extended period of time. Attempts to manipulate events away from the present course could prove frustrating and fruitless, until destiny is satisfied. Consider the following as well as the above: This signifies the beginning of a new, repeating cycle in your life. This means you will likely experience again circumstances similar to a previous cycle. This 'rerun' might involve a job, a relationship, or other element. If you have enjoyed previous such cycles, then you may take comfort in this. If you would prefer to change things this particular time around, you are out of luck. For the momentum is too great in this instance. No matter what you do, you will likely remain caught in this loop. This is a powerful part of your personal destiny, and will resist mightily any effort on your part to change it. In this case it would probably be best just to 'go with the flow', rather than attempt to oppose or change the process.
Changing Lines:
1
Correcting error ridden plans prior to their execution bodes well. Improvement can be expected.
2
Self-discipline is required to correct internal faults, but will bring good fortune. You have fulfilled a prior commitment and now may be content in its accomplishment.
3
Indecisiveness and uncertainty spawns peril of confusion in your priorities.
4
Correcting mistakes sometimes dissolves inferior associations and thus removes further dangers.
5
Confession is sometimes a necessary component of correcting mistakes. Persist in your efforts.
6
Continuing ways of error brings on ever larger problems within ourselves, and ever greater failures in our external works.
When all lines are changing;
While a new stage of events makes its debut, some of the actors and props remain the same. It is only proper to reconsider past policies now, to see if changes in course might be desirable under the new circumstances.