Here you go, Ros....the book that came with the deck is very different from the how-to book I bought to figure out the deck with. I think there are (at least) two methods of reading the I Ching...and these seem to be opposing.
Present~*~
K'un
Earth over Earth
Nature, Earth, Creation
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The K'un hexagram symbolizes the earth and represents the idea of yielding, gentleness, submissiveness and obediance. It is the dark and maternal. K'un is the opposite of the preceding Ch'ien hexagram; the six lines are all yin, or broken. The yang force represents giving, a strong or tough character or disposition, and postive movement or progress, while the yin represents receiving, compliancy, negativeness, and passivity. Therefore when you arrive at this hexagram, you should be yielding like a mare, doing your duty or fulfilling your role and listening to and follwoing the advice of your elders. In this way, through steadfastness, your prospects will open up in the near future.
THE FORTUNE
Do not be rash or reckless and do not act in a radical, heedless manner. Maintain the present. Carefully and attentively do your duty. Follow the ideas and thoughts of the capable and the wise and you will be benefited.
Wish: Cannot be accomplished right away. But do not be impatient and nervous. Success is possible thru proceeding step by step in an orderly fasion and thru persistence.
Marriage: A meek, obedient and yielding bride.
Love: Success possible, but you must not be selfish or disregard the feelings of the other. Overly impatient or impetusou behavior will end in failure.
Family: Safe, sound and happy
Children: Many children, compatible and happy, girls will outnumber boys. Pregnancy - girl.
Capital loan: The loan cannot be settled at once. You will realize your goal if you patiently persist.
Business: You should not take action; best to wait for a better opportunity.
Stock market: Prices are low, buy now and wait for an opportunity to sell.
Life span: physically weak, but if you take care of yourself you can have a long life.
Sickness: Afflictions of the abdominal region; not serious, but if neglected they will become chronic.
Waiting for someone: This person will not appear at once, but maybe a few days later.
Looking for someone: Nearby, look to the southwest.
Lost article: If it is not inside the house, it is lost. Look in the southwest.
Travel: It is best not to go on a trip for a while.
