Impasse

Oracle of Love

Hexagram 12

Powerless.

The hexagram describes a stage of decline where one's power is no longer sufficient to overcome an obstacle or resist an influence.

The impasse may be due to the strengths of external factors rather than an inadequacy of one's own.

There may be benefit to giving way. Giving way does not mean that Love can't be found.

Suggested Responses

Energy expended trying to overcome an obstacle at this time will likely be wasted. This is a time to make do with whatever opportunities giving way offers.

Accents


The impasse does not last.

Benefit in giving way.
Love is possible.

One gives way and finds peace.

Conserve energy.

There is no way forward.
Bear the impasse with grace.

An impasse approaches.
You may need to give way.
Notes

This interpretation of the hexagram is significantly different to a classical I Ching understanding.

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