hello I am a little unexpert in I ching and I would like to know if somebody could help me with the meaning of hexagram 14 and 22.On the hexagram 14 the changing lines are the 3rd and the 5th.I did not have any changing lines on the hexagram 22. THe question is how could I feel confortable with my eyes and make them shine? many thanks

I would say, it's your inner light that makes them shine.
Do you feel rich inside?

I don't understand about your eyes, do you mean they hurt ?

hi martin, I do not feel rich inside. it is all the oposite I feel confused and I hesitate a lot to do something . I feel a little empty.

hi void.I have a prolem with my eyes I have a kind of double vision and I find difficult to focus. the funny thing is that I am optometrist and even me and my proffesionals coleagues do not know what it is.It might be possible the interpretation now?

Hi Fgracia I'm sorry to hear you have difficulty with vision, it must be very disorientating.

The reading you have would suggest to me that you take your problem to the most highly qualified person you have access to, (14,3 and 5.) I believe all sorts of medical conditions can cause problems with the eyes and I strongly recommend you see a doctor.

The outlook looks good in that it suggests that there are people around you very able to help, (14,5.)

I'm sure you must know far more about eyes than me but double vision is worrying that is why I hope you see a doctor.

22 is perhaps saying you need a much more in depth consultation about your problem than you have had upto now.

Hi Fgracia,

I love the way the two interpretations you have so far are so apt, even as they address two different aspects of your situation.

I get the feeling that there is some inner turmoil at the back of your question, as I see in your reply to Martin that you feel a little empty. Maybe you need to ask follow up questions regarding that, maybe you need to look into yourself a bit more..

And, of course, follow Void's suggestion to see the best qualified doctor you can find. As she points out, it might not be an eye problem per se. Many conditions can cause those symptoms and you should get a complete check up.

Hope it all works out for you.

Fgracia,

14 can be quite disconcerting where ones health is concerned. It suggests prosperity at a time when we feel anything but rich inside. What it can do, though, is remind us of the of potential riches we already possess and can still posses more abundantly.

These riches could be, as Void has said, in expert help that is available to us, and also by activating our inner healing resources, which by the way is part of what hexagram 22 is about: chi. It could be that this problem should be approached from both directions, inner and outer. By reducing or even eliminating your internal pressure, you allow your own natural resources to work without obstruction, hence chi showing ? 22.

I really like what Bradford has to say about line 3, and I hope he doesn?t mind being quoted here:

?In theory such offerings are not made to get more in return, but to work on your worthiness, to express your gratitude, to offer up trust that good will come back around and to practice the sun?s way with wealth. For the gifted ones the higher power is giving. The needy cannot escape real needs and they cannot move on until these are met.?

This means offering your malady and your healing up to your God, however you understand it best.

Line 5 has much to do with being open and ready to receive, even if it?s from unfamiliar sources. To do that you usually have to ?rise above the system? ? in this case I think that means your peers, including the peers in yourself who might call this sort of positive thinking ?hocus pocus?.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

When's the last time you had your blood pressure checked?

Hi Fgarcia,
Are you familiar with bachflower essences? You can get them at many health food stores. They are homeopathic - no drugs - and made - as I understand it - from water which has been exposed to the leaves ane petals of various flowers. You dose yourself by taking one - four drops evey couple of hours as symptoms indicate. I have read and found to be true for myself that the bachflower essence Water Violet is for putting one's self in tune with your highest good and this means it is particularly good to take when you are wanting to connect with a professional, like the divine right doctor for you. Scelantros (sp.?)is another bachflower essence which is for when you can't make up your mind. It is often perscribed for diabetes as in blood sugar that goes up and down - like it can't make up it's mind. Perhaps it would be useful for eyes that don't focus. The people at the healthfood store may be able to direct you to a more informed choice. But they can't hurt you. It's just water that has had flowers in it and a drop of brandy to keep the water fresh.
I know all of this is sort of off the I Ching topic but after I first decided NOT to post this info I posted something on the "I Ching on the I Ching" thread and it was printed twice - a most unusual "accident", like the IC had "double vision" and I took it as an omen to come back over here and comment and share the bachflower remedy thoughts = although of course that does not mean you should use them!
I see your 14 - 22 toss as saying you have a very good attitude and as you continue to 14.focus on the positive in your life, your life becomes that 22.vision.

thank you everybody for your advise. I have gone to the doctor checked all my blood pressure and I have already taken bach flowers called confid to increase my self steem and confidence. I think that what I have to do is what bruce says healing inside of me. I have asked to the I ching how can I create light inside of me and he has answer me . the number 55 and 62. which I think is relating with healing . does anybody live in bradford? thanks