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Hexagram 53: Gradually

Statement: A woman marries: fortune. Gainful purity.

yang
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yin
yang
yin
yin

Top trigram: Wind

yang
yang
yin

Bottom trigram: Mountain

yang
yin
yin

Hexagram Number: 53

Hexagram Name: Gradually

Line 1 comment: Wild swans gradually reach the stream bank. One's children endangered. There is talk. No fault.

Line 2 comment: Wild swans gradually reach the boulder. Drinking and eating in bliss. Fortune.

Line 3 comment: Wild swans gradually reach the shore. A man journeys but does not return. A wife, pregnant; does not give birth. Misfortune. Gain by guarding against raiders.

Line 4 comment: Wild swans gradually reach the wood. Some find branches. No fault.

Line 5 comment: Wild swans gradually reach the hill. Three years: a wife cannot conceive. At the end of twilight: success. Fortune.

Line 6 comment: Wild swans gradually reach a plateau. Their feathers can be used for the rites. Fortune.

The image Wood on the mountain: gradually. The noble one dwells in high moral character and reforms popular customs.

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Questions posed to the I Ching that answered with this hexagram

Is the relationship with the Fox one of love?
will this company be sold in 2009 so that I may finally move on?
Should I get married?
Type your question here
Type your question here
What would the benefit of interviewing with companies with positions that I may not be interested in
What would the benefit of interviewing with companies with positions that I may not be interested in
wciei plan a reunion
wciei i shout out to ae
wciei i wait for ae to come for me
how to align with the reality of the relationship btwn aer and me
what results can i expect from my actions thus far
what's with gwen s and me
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what stands in the way of my experiencing a truly integral relationship, body/mind/heart and soul
wciei i continue these prep moves for the week and begin work sunday
wcie from aer now
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what will be with us after the whole day without communication
Is mp creating these problems
thee&me
me-course
how will I be able to gain mometary wealth in the next year
should I speak to Roger
Where to go from here
why am i not part of the group
why did he look so worried
Will mtf get me in trouble
what regrets please give me further insight
LIVER
Will I reach them
should i add my name and title to the about page
sta ja treba da radim i dalje
What are her true intentions
Splitting with whom
Why doesn't he look happy
what about all tl
whsbw
so now i have cut ties with them how are things going
what is the reality of all this
how should i capture her
wdhcly
why did j do that in front of me
wdhkswh
wwsswis
why am i not wealthy
why were they shocked to see me happy
splitting what
why did he suddenly change his tune when i was leaving
why were they shocked about my reaction
pca
wwittwbg
what is it i wantt in a spouse
what should i do about the things he has written about me
whhttgmabn
why did he have that reaction
why were they making faces at me
why was his neigbbour shaking
what should i know now
so now that he and they are out of my life, what can i expect
what can we expect tomorrow
full moon... sacrifice/
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koliko dugo ce trajati nas razilazak
Zhouyi, my name is Tony A. and my question to you, is: "I know from the bottom of my heart, body, mind, and soul that my intelligence is so deep and profound (I mean so, so deep and profound) that it is rooted to the origen of life and the universe. Isn't this correct, Zhouyi?" THank you.
why have i been seeing him in this way
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wsikatnrhhsam
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why has she backed off
why was she shocked
what effect has the news piece had
what is the hexagram surrounding this now
why was he looking shocked and concerned
what are the issues surrounding the child
why has it taken a year to get to this point
w
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How should I deal with my anger at him
why are two sick
Why
why are they separated
what can i expect regarding my doctor visit
why do i dream of bl
why was she looking at me like that
w
how does he feel about my non participation
how did he feel when i turned and smiled at her
w
how does he feel now that he cannot get access to me
how does he feel about that now
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WIbatm
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move in with you...really.
What will be my future with her. Should I stay with her.
h
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why did he make that comment
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what are his motives in approaching me
why have i gone through this
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shall i say yes
w
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am i wrong
what is the truth
what about all i've missed out on
what is my hexagram for today
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what is my hexagram for today
w
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Why
w
what should be my focus now
h
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what shall i expect now regarding this person or situation
w
shall i
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what can i expect from this person now
w
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does he have any plans regarding me
is helen sick
w
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what are e's plans now regarding me
how was their trip together
w
why was she in shock
what shall i know about the three people coming
w
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h
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How can I best prevail in the meeting with E.G. tomorrow so that there's a smooth and peaceful working relationship that emerges with USR
w
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what can you tell me about my romantic prospects
what advice can you give me regarding what to do if that person tries to approach me again
w
Hcirmoab
w
w
what's the final word between us
money in next month
w
Dhm wimemim
please give me further insight
what is my hexagram for today
w
why is he back
why has marriage been coming up a lot lately
w
w
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w
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w
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why haven't i met anyone new
w
what is my hexagram for today
h
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will he send another message
w
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Dihcc
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what is the lesson in this for me
Wsico pdwm
what should be my focus today
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what specifically does that relate to
h
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why has he tried to connect
why has he written them
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K'uei and Lu, where should i seek help
what should be my focus today
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me
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how will she move
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what prompted him to get rid of it
w
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h
w
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why have i felt so isolated since moving back to the st
w
what is my hexagram for today
h
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is there anything i need to do
s
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w
what about bob
w
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shall i use g
w
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What is the conflict about?
What is the best direction to move
w
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How should I respond to him sending me the email
w
I am depressed again - why
w
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Should I send out the proposal tonight
w
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What do i make with paula
w
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why was he asking me where i'd like to travel
w
Will he commit to me
w
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is my marriage over
w
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what shall i expect now
w
What is the essence of thoe guys showing up ofen around
ii is okay to add something different to my predent oufis?
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The best could be something nice and simple
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what is the best course of action
h
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why should i say yes
Why his friends was aroun
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my Career
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how did he saw me as a woman if he was there
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wciei i focus very specifically for hr now
What is in my attitude that impede to other to approach me for help
What feeling does he have t me today/ did he saw me
What happen to my eyes with the radio w attacks
what happen to my eyes with the radio w attacks
what happen to my eyes with the radio w attacks
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What is the origen of the present descomposision ans deterioro>
It is okay the gs 7 b7w t? for tomorrow
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How did he saw me as a w
It is okay to usmy b he likes
it is o to run in the t t
WHo is h tak c of
wh dd j th dres
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W his want fron h wihs to act
Rekt to h hwta pso aou t br to drest lu e sat?
Would you please comment on how Ralph feels about me
he sver st an fi pant s ok for 14/1
Wol be f to dres w yl n st and the blue na tigh
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What are h plas or fee tiwd me tdy?
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Hoe is my mom
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idf he saw m tod how di he s me as wom wat effect did i cus on h
idf he saw m tod how di he s me as wom wat effect did i cus on h
idf he saw m tod how di he s me as wom wat effect did i cus on h
What d he want from me tod
What d he want from me tod
What id he wa t ot he exptd f m tod
w
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w
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should i get into a new relationship
How my planned road trip will work out
what effect did my reaction have on them
please give me insight into my path at this time
cuales son la mejos tactic to despejar kos ostaculos del send
what the new firm
wcief seeking ed now
In my personal life in what do i have to focus
why was she in tears
what about g and i
How will him not finishing affect our relationship
how shall i go about getting his assistance
Que es lo que podir volver a sotuacin vulnera
What attitude is the best to take tow him tomorrow? Cuale so los ajustes astutdos y ref
how are things for he and her
Now that they have done that what is the result
Would you please comment on my taking Amour for my throid
why was he embarrased
what are his true feelings for her
what action should i take if any
what are his true intentions regarding me
is siso acof cist sid weat the pr may on Mn
will i hear from him
it oka y to ocus on y breathing for mt ewll being agin the rad wav attcks
why was it suddenly official
how did he feel about that
wt att do i haveto take toward him accr to prenst ceuct
why was he almost n tears when i last saw him
fue yen could be the rigth an wis e peron t be close t
How will R feel about a call from me this week
Why won't R visit me
Chicahp y cet
how can i move on from here
did he have a ring
cales so mis fatas ans debildades
what about her
what will be the outcome of her announcing it publicly
what attitde isth e best to take toward im? The revl what mean
what attitde he coud ake towa e
what effect has her posting that had on him
why are the unexpected guests coming
What are m das palens about e for net year
what has been the lesson in this
how did she feel about that
why haven't i met anyone else
how can i best approach these businesses
why has he brought it up
Please give me insight
why are they angry
what is the best way for me to find a partner
what shall be my focus now
how has it affected their group
what is the best way to remove the obstacle
have i been left hanging
what response should i expect
will he have another with her
how did he feel when she did that
why did she do it after i showed up
why is he quiet
h and k
Why is the group not happy
what must i expect from him now
what about second meeting
what about he and i
what is your advice to me today
shall i have a b
why was she shocked
what should I do to conquer his heart
why the fear
why did she run
why he didn't come to meet me
ist er bi
what is the reality about him
how can i benefit from the project
will er mich immer noch heiraten
why has she done it
what about g
why was he wailing
what is his emotional feeling to me
should i reach out to e
ihat iso hav to fsoux in y pesoal lige
how does he feel about that
What was the true source of the friction
does he love me
what he feels
what external conditions hindered her advance
was she telling the truth
why has this happened
what can i do to overcome it
It a good choice to do the YTT next Fall in the K Y temple
what can I expect from him
should i hacwh
what he thinks about me
şu anda nasıl düşünmem ve hareket etmem gerekiyor
çok komiksin.
geleceğimizde ne olacak
why did he get rid of it
why did he look at me like that
bizim sonumuz
was he lonely
ne düşünüyor benle ilgili
Why the sadness
bana karşı duyguları ne olacak
ne hissedecek
what is your advice
how does he feel about me now
why did she have that reaction
özetle onun benden beklentisi nedir
what is your advice
bana karşı duyguları nedir
why wasn't she having fun
now that i am no longer handling the finances what can i expect
onun kalbinde ne var
ne olacak bize
kalbi benim için ne diyor
e peki ne zaman devam edicek şey başlayacak ki
duyguları, hisleri ne olacak
why was she doing that
ben ne planlıyorum
O ne yaşıyor
O NE YAPACAK
ben bitirdim bu işi
why did he have that reaction when i confronted him
am I ok alone
what shall i do about it
bana karşı duyguları
ben ne yaşıyorum
o ve ben
In what do I have to fius or out m ffrts
durumumuz
durumumuz
yarın sabah biz
bizim evliliğimiz nasıl olur
biz
what can i expect if i send today
nasıl bir evlilik bekliyor bizi
why were they miserable
biz
what is the truth about g
how are things for her now
How can I reach financial stability as soon as possible
ben
o ve ben, biz
biz
why was she doing that
biz
dispute about what
biz
benden ne istiyor
ben ne zaman mutlu olucam
onunla aramda neler olacak
what is the lesson in all this
what can i expect if i keep doing what i am doing
how did he feel when i left
iş hayatımda ne gibi şeyler bekliyor beni
sunum yapmam gerekirse başarılı olacakmıyım
what must i know now about my own situation
BİZ
Did he ever considered me as a potential sexual partner
gerçekten ne istiyor
nasıl
o nasıl hissediyor
o nasıl hissediyor
ben kimim
beni nasıl görüyor
ne hissedecek
bizim için bir gelecek var mı
DHMhm
why is he looking miserable
bizimla ilgili nasıl bir karara vardı
what is really going on with him
o benim için ne düşünüyor
neden bana yazmıyor
should i work with i
how do his friends feel about my reading it
why has he taken it down
why was it bad
new job
how did his mother feel about that
biz
what was the sm
ne planlıyor
why is it quiet now that they have been cut out
why was she ashamed
biz
biz
biz
BİZ
benim için ne düşünüyor
why was she shocked that i was there
how did his parents feel about that
what if i was more receptive
ooo
what did her reaction show me
what would be best for me
why did she do that
How does he feel about me
why did he run
why that look
ortadan kaybolmaktaki amacı nedir
biz le ilgili, o ne düşünüyor
biz bittik mi
so now that i know the truth what is your advice
what will happen if I email ava
what regrets
is it an end for us? if so why
nerde yanlış yaptım
what is the lesson
why was it suddenly official
what is the best course of action for me to take
what does he want from me
how did they feel about that
how do his friends feel about my knowing
does he hate them
what would be an appropriate punishment
what about becoming a couple
ne yaşayacağız
how did he feel about my not being there
what effect will it have on him
How did he feel about being cut off
How should I be thinking about the house we like in Rowayton
bizim bir sonraki adımımız ne olacak
how did she feel about my lack of reaction
what can you tell me about what c did
how to heal
he and I, What kind of relationship we will have
aşkı bulabilmek ve yaşayabilmek için ne yapmalıyım
what must i do differently in my life
was it her
how are things really
what if we move to bk together
what must i know about my business prospects
how is tsl
has he wasted my time
why didn't she interact with his family
DHD tawmEMinw hsoinawinhtmfg
u benim için ne hissediyor
why did he do it
u benim için ne düşünüyor
why has the dark forced changed
what kind of wedding
What next
u benim için ne düşünüyor
u benim için ne düşünüyor
why did she keep looking away
why did she react that way
why was he feeling guilty
bu yağmur ne zaman yağacak
neden
des eh klike my sort hatr?
what about what he has suggested
is he m
biz
bu ilişkinin geleceğini nasıl görüyor
how did he feel about my reaction
benim için ne düşünüyor
bu ilişkinin durumu nedir
does the offer still stand
da li da angazujem advokata sa intl
what if i agree
u beni neden aramıyor
now that i know the truth what shall i do
what about the recent piece
ne düşünüyor benim için
benim için ne düşünüyor
what about him not finishing
o ve ben
ben
is he s
why did she feel guilty
benim için ne düşünüyor
should i get into a relationship with him
biz
how did she feel about that
bu ilişkinin muhteşem olması için birbirimize nasıl davranmamız gerekiyor
bana bir yol gösterir misin
Will my current romantic relationship have to end in order for me to be happy in life
ilişkimizin durumu nedir
ne istiyor benden
biz
benimle nasıl bir ilişki kurmak istiyor
biz
hat was the sm
ben çok yoruldum..
why did r turn and run
bana yol gösterirmisin
so now that everything is settled what can i expect regarding this person or situation
nasıl bir geleceğimiz olacak
should we
bunu beğenirsem
why aren't l and crew around