This month our Reading for November is No 34 “The power of the Great” or “Ta Chuang” (Thunder over Heaven). By your 13 Society I Ching Reader Angelica Danton.
We are nearing the end of this dramatic and eventful period in the World when so much has happened on every level. The year of the Wood Dragon 2024 is almost at an end. But it’s powerful long-lasting effects in our history will be felt for some time yet. Astrologically as well Jupiter is still in Gemini in opposition to Venus in Sagittarius from beginning of November. So, there is a need to rein in our impulses while understanding the power we have within to aim for our highest goals and aspirations at this time.
In this period, we are called to reflect on the classic I Ching Reading of Hexagram No 34 “The Power of the Great”. This Month your Reading is about the power you have within and your instinctive Warrior Self.
The wise know that mastery over self is the ultimate goal. While also comprehending the power we all have to be creative or destructive depending on how we use our powers in our current earthly lives.
Respect for self and others in addition to a deeper way of understanding of our sense of purpose and alignment can and does change our world for better or worse.
Reflection
Reflection is called for this month on what lies within your personal power to change for the better. Are you underestimating who you are and what your purpose in being here is? If so, now is the period to shine forth and claim or reclaim who you are. You owe it to you. Write down your best qualities and focus on the positive energy you possess.
The power of Thunder over Heaven aligns to the spiritual or ancestral companions of the First Son and Father. Either in a real ancestral sense or in a symbolic spiritual way. You have been granted a gift by Heaven to speak your innate truth! At this timing, people will listen up and give attention to you so do not waste it or use your power recklessly. You could now find strong and useful allies for personal business or career areas and be given opportunities to sow new seeds for future enterprises. The wheel of Fortune has turned your way. Seize the Day be bold but keep a practical vision.
November is also the month of Remembrance when we meditate on and give our respects to Warriors who have fought for us and our freedoms. We honor them by respecting their sacrifices and their lives. Lest we Forget!
Hexagram 34
Hexagram 34 is one of the most powerful readings in the I Ching. It was considered an omen of great significance. When it arrived in a reading as it is a reminder to us that we can wield power responsibly and should be mindful of how we do this. It was said to be a foretelling of success to those who cast it and a valuable sign of protection!
On a World level as well 2025 the Year of the Snake will symbolize a real change of pace in the energy of the next yearly cycle. The Snake prefers intelligence and diplomacy to exercise power. Any year of the Snake has many twists and turns in it. To trap the unwary.
Wise counsellors on all and every level are needed, no hot heads please. And be ready for philosophers to make a comeback as well as intelligent debates!
I wish you a fortunate November until we meet next month for your I Ching Reading.