From what I can tell, 2022 is a year of gathering up acorns for a change of seasons.
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Check your Sidereal Rising and Moon signs below (and if you don't know them, but do know your birth date, time AND place, email me at kochisjohnathanj@gmail.com and I can get you your chart OR you can figure it out yourself here).
If you want to learn more about what this "transitional reading" I speak about is, please see my guide to divination with the I Ching here.
I have a free version of James Legge’s I Ching translation here. Also: For a free translation of the I Ching that I rely on (and I recommend if you want to see the lines that make up these readings), check this copy by the late, great, Bradford Hatcher.
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How To Use The Yearly Horoscopes
You can read just for your Sidereal Rising and Moon signs, however, what I do (and what I recommend) is reading for each house in your chart. For example, as a Libra Rising, I would look at that horoscope for my 1st house topics for the year, Scorpio for my 2nd house topics, Sagittarius for my 3rd, etc.
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The Horoscope For Everyone
Reading:
Hexagram 1.1.3.5 > 64
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 1.1 > 44.3 > 6.5 > 64
1) The Reality
The Three
Things are in progress, but there may be something "up" with the potential of it all. You may work yourself into a frenzy, so try to practice some level of restraint as you walk away from something with your ass handed to you. Connect with someone that has a little more leverage than you, and accept that any conflict that happens as a result has at least a little bit of a particular shiny metal lining it.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Expect to learn some lessons from whatever is getting kickstarted. And make a sacrifice for the eventual happiness.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect to be moving on in the wrong direction.
Don’t expect to gain what you “know” you’ll gain.
The reward is hurrying up a detachment.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Since things likely won't end in some magical moment of culmination this year, do the preparatory work to ensure you don't fall on your face when you eventually do reach the goal-line.
Lead, even if that leadership is short-lived.
More And Less
Do more dreaming, and less being selfish.
Think about increases instead of leading.
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Aries Rising/Aries Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 45.4.5 > 2
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 45.4 > 8.5 > 2
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1) The Reality
The Three
Be open to being guided, and *if* you don't fall on your face in the meantime, then consider it a success. If there's a lack of trust, continue to be trustworthy (it's really that simple). And be sure to let others come and/or go as they please, without trying to dictate their movement this year.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
There's a message that will cast a shadow on the year, and you may feel guilty about it. If you stumble into your own Greek tragedy, expect a reduction as a result.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect to be humble with your focus.
Don’t expect ignorance to be blocked.
The reward is the clarity of a response.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Let past experience be your guide. What does "then" tell you about "now"?
Get out innocently.
More And Less
Do more with guilt and less with lucidity.
Think a change of scenery instead of thinking “loss.”
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The Experience
I had this reading most recently on 11/10/20 when I asked about a coworker at the company I worked for submitting a family member to management as a potential candidate for an open position. You can call this reading "Safeguarding's Receptivity." So, it's about making things safe, while being open to the possibility, if we're basing it off of the primary, and relating hexagrams.
45.4 is usually always an "*if* this works out, it wouldn't have been a mistake" kind of line, which is relevant when you're ever potentially working side by side with someone you're related to. 45.5 is often a recommendation to continue to work towards building trust in a group if there's not a lot between you and others at the moment (which is usually always the case when there's a job candidate involved). And finally, the transitional line of 8.5 basically tells you to avoid forcing a connection. Let people come and go naturally, without applying any pressure.
If we look at the Change Patterns, we have Yang 45, and Yin 26. So this is a question of taking precautions, and the advice is to look at past experience in the situation. Both of those things sound a lot like the hiring process. And in looking at past experience, knowing that my employer didn't like to bring on the family of current employees, I didn't see it panning out. And ultimately, it didn't in this case.
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Taurus Rising/Taurus Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 26.4 > 14
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1) The Reality
The Three
You have something here, but delay, and restrain. Go back to the "basics" and get those bare minimums you require to meet your needs for the time being. Just don't expect anyone to throw a surprise life raft to you (so, try to invest in creating your own).
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Expect a completion, and it may start with an offer. You could have some power, so decide what you're saying "nah" to.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect a returning that brings freedom.
Don’t expect a reward from taking the lead.
The reward is an obstacle’s cessation.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Let things build, gradually, without any "forcing" on your part.
And deal with the weakness of being on the move.
More And Less
Do more damaging, and less of being energized.
Think "danger," but don't think about sigils.
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The Experience
One time that I received this line alone was on 3/30/21 for an hour I spent interviewing a candidate for the team I was managing. I felt that he had a lot of potential, and I was concerned that because of that, he would be picked off of my team for another role in the company. Ultimately, after going back and forth with the CEO about where he should end up (the delay that's always present with this line), he did get a spot on my team, and performed well. 26.4 is never a quick culmination.
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Gemini Rising/Gemini Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 11.4 > 34
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1) The Reality
The Three
Follow the rules governing the situation, and allow things to be removed. You're probably saying should I, shouldn't I, I want to, and why can't I, and it's understandable this year. Sit with those feelings, and if you have something to offer others that have a little less at the moment, then do it.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Expect still waters, but there could still be danger. Push past that, though, and persist, even if you might end up struggling because of that persistence.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect a sigil to bring an offer.
Don’t expect to focus on persuading.
The reward is the silencing of a temptation.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Patience doesn't mean the flow stops. So, try to let things unfold, despite how much you want to do the unfolding yourself.
And accept the precognition you may have had about a "boss."
More And Less
Do more regretting, and less separating.
Think selfless, and stop thinking about "energy."
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The Experience
11.4 has often come up for me when I want to be elsewhere. It's a line that comes up when you want to make moves. One recent time I had this line was on 5/5/21 for an hour that I spent contemplating career changes. 'Would I get an opportunity at *this* company? Let me look at even more readings'. Ultimately, nothing happened with *that* company, but the line accurately described the hour. I was restless, and "fluttering" like Bradford Hatcher's translation describes the action taking place here. But true to form, that's where it stopped.
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Cancer Rising/Cancer Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 14.1.5 > 44
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 14.1 > 50.5 > 44
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1) The Reality
The Three
Overindulgence might call your name, but determine what is and isn't trouble, and stay away from the former. Let things develop naturally, and give any other parties involved in your life the respect they (and you) deserve. There's something valuable here, and it might be a purpose that isn't immediately at eye-level.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
If you're in the dark, try to stay close. Consider this a form of practice, and try to lean into your persuasion skills a little bit.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect a delay to go along with any getting out of Dodge.
Don’t expect any negotiating to bring clarity.
The reward is the returning of a lover.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
What's your position in the kitchen? Assume that role, and let things cook. Slow and steady is better than burnt.
And be generous as you "what if."
More And Less
Do more jealousy, and less negotiating.
Think authenticity instead of thinking immaturity.
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The Experience
I had this reading back on 6/29/21 for an hour where I stopped working on my current job, and then dove into looking for writing samples for a potential writing gig a recruiter contacted me about. The trouble of 14.1 in this case was probably both me beginning my move away from my soon to be former job, while also ensuring that I could use the writing samples by eliminating any identifying information about a past client.
14.5 is about relating to others in a truthful, or sincere way, which, in my opinion, is relevant when I'm preparing a document to showcase things I've actually done in the past. And the transitional line of 50.5 is about something of value bubbling up that may be more important than other matters that might be asking for your attention, which is self-explanatory in this case.
The Change Patterns here are Yang 3, and Yin 50. So, it's a question of working on the confusing to make some sense of things (which is an accurate description of sorting through old writing work) and the advice is to let things come together naturally, even if there's some waiting involved (Hexagram 50). And that about describes what went down with this one.
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Leo Rising/Leo Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 32 Unchanging (32 uc)
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1) The Reality
The Three
If you *know* something is true, then stay the course. The right moment usually calls for the right amount of patience ... right? If there's any give or take with others, respect the restrictions that exist, and you'll figure out what's what for you.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Hold your tongue, and accept the initial "I don't knows." On the other end of all of that might be rewards, and forward movement.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect to gain some inspiration.
Don’t expect to stay censored and detached.
The reward is accepting the damage.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
"Trust The Process" was about the rebuilding efforts of the Philadelphia 76ers, but it also describes the advice of Hexagram 32 well.
And reduce the amount of persuading that's happening as you do that.
More And Less
Do more with attraction and less with peace.
Think humility instead of thinking damage.
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The Experience
I had this reading for an hour on 6/26/21 when I started to wind down for the night, and began thinking about the upcoming week. What I was thinking was 'I'm dead set on giving my resignation on Monday." 32 represents being loyal to a path, or a course of action, and I did indeed give my resignation when the weekend passed.
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Virgo Rising/Virgo Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 45.2.4.6 > 59
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 45.2 > 47.4 > 29.6 > 59
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1) The Reality
The Three
If you have something to offer up on life's altar, sacrifice what you'd prefer for the sake of another party. If you're separated from others, try to use the "middlemen" you can to succeed while sidestepping disaster. And if you catch yourself saying "shoulda, coulda" after looking for something in the wrong location, express your regrets, and move on.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
A change of location might lead you to saying "I fucked up." Share what you feel, and if you have to move on, you have to move on.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect the assumptions to stop.
Don’t expect childish wickedness.
The reward is responding with a withdrawal.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Ask what would need to be true for this to end up a complete failure. Then try to do the opposite of whatever is on that list.
And experience the unfairness that comes with a betrayal.
More And Less
Do more preparing and less regretting.
Think that things are "in progress," rather than "perfect."
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The Experience
I don't have an example for this reading, so I'll break it down into its parts: 45.2 is often about sacrificing something you may want for the benefit of someone else. With 45.4, there's good fortune *if* it doesn't blow up in your face, while the transitional line of 47.4 is often about being separated from others and needing to use people, or things, to interact with them in a less than ideal situation. With 45.6, it's often a matter of regrets, while 29.6 is usually about being immobilized in some way, while looking for rewards in places that you shouldn't.
The Yang Pattern here is 64, and the Yin Pattern is 63. So, it's a question of something being incomplete and the advice is to get things finished. As a whole, the reading says "less than ideal" to me. But try to make the most of it.
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Libra Rising/Libra Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 56.2.3.4 > 4
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 56.2 > 50.3 > 64.4 > 4
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1) The Reality
The Three
Yeah, you're clueless, but you may be getting some help in seeing things with a little less illusion (or delusion). Be real instead of showy, keep it brief instead of drawn out, and things should change on their own ... eventually. Prepare to put a lot of time into persisting, even if it feels like your end of the stick could be a little bit longer (or you want it to be something other than a stick).
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Something may be presented to you, and you should keep things intimate. Let wisdom be your guide, even if you're taking a subordinate role this year.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect to cooperate with some praying.
Don’t expect to get closer with practice.
The reward is a solo reduction.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Add to the good, and reduce what's negative. You don't want to just stand pat.
But when you are staying still, take it easy.
More And Less
Do more of what's tragic, and less escaping.
Think about punishment instead of arrogance.
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The Experience
One time that I had this reading was on 10/8/20 for an hour that was full of a lot of ignorance (4). I was asking a coworker a lot of questions about a new service I was being trained on (56.2 is often about getting help in making sense of things), while also looking over notes about the same subject (56.3's advice is to not draw things out, and 50.3 tells you that you may be hindered for the time being, but eventually there might be an opportunity, both of which seem relevant here). The hour ended with me asking my manager about when our meeting would start. 56.4 can be about not being at peace with what you do have (which was apt for how I was feeling about the state of things), while 64.4 tells you to get going if there's something to do, because there's an intensive task ahead for you (which seems appropriate as I was preparing for a meeting that would definitely take some time out of my day).
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Scorpio Rising/Scorpio Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 40.3.4.6 > 18
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 40.3 > 32.4 > 46.6 > 18
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1) The Reality
The Three
Fix things up, assess how that fix up is going, and be careful about being pulled in two different directions. Don't try to predict, and plan, how everything is going to go (because you're probably going to be wrong), and know that where you are might not be where whatever you want is. And if you do get a problem taken care of, it might carry with it some baggage you'll have to haul into the unknown that stands in front of you.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Take forward steps, despite the anxiety. But as you do, be careful about any assumptions, or ulterior motives.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect a partnership to hit the mark.
Don’t expect a loss that brings with it detachment.
The reward is saying “never” to an open-mind.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Try to find the right amount of restrictions. What Buddhism calls the "Middle Way."
And experience the fruitlessness of a particular focus.
More And Less
Do more with wisdom, and less with partnerships.
Think arrogant instead of thinking about offers.
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The Experience
One time that I had this reading was on 12/12/20 when I asked what would happen if I looked at the Change Pattern pairing whenever I received an unchanging hexagram from an I Ching question. This example is a little deep if your knowledge about the I Ching is shallow, but I'll try to make it simple:
40.3 is a line that tells you you're in two places at once, and it's leaving you vulnerable. This is appropriate because I'd be trying to interpret with an element that no one else really uses when looking at unchanging hexagrams. For 40.4, it's a reminder to not have any preconceived notions about how things will turn out, which is spot on when you're testing some new method of interpreting with the I Ching. But the transitional line of 32.4 can be a warning that whatever you're looking for isn't where you're currently looking, which wasn't a good sign for this question. 40.6 tells you that you may have tackled a problem temporarily, and 46.6 is advice to keep pushing ahead, despite not knowing where you're going.
The Yin Pattern here is 60, which is about deciding what restrictions are appropriate in the situation. While, I don't think it would be a disaster to do what I was asking about here, it ended up not being something I could reliably get value from when interpreting unchanging I Ching readings, so I abandoned the whole idea. In this case, that was my restriction. The relating hexagram here is 18, which is about making repairs and assessing the before and after to get a sense of things. After experimenting briefly, the message from 32.4, warning me that there was no "game" where I was hunting, was correct for me in this instance. I moved on to other things.
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Sagittarius Rising/Sagittarius Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 48.1.2.6 > 37
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 48.1 > 5.2 > 63.6 > 37
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1) The Reality
The Three
You have a role to play in your relationships, but any resources you're hoping to use might be tapped out for the time being. You're going to need to make some repairs for this to be worth anything, so try to brush aside any inner, or outer gossip about everything that's going on. Share what you have to offer, but don't overdo it, because you may not have the whole picture right now.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
The uncertainty is supposed to be there, but don't let it carry with it some selfishness. Handle any cravings responsibly, and have some talks.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect power in the form of being saved.
Don’t expect to change your mind about any balances.
The reward is the craving of silence.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Pursue what you're interested in, but try to keep an 'Exorcist' head on your shoulders, that can watch the road, while watching your back for anything unexpected.
Your job may be a betrayal relating to love.
More And Less
Do more with sigils, and do less gaining.
Think about hurrying instead of thinking "misunderstanding."
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The Experience
This is a reading that I don't have an example to go off of, but since this reading came up in the horoscopes I released on 5/10/21, I'll include my breakdown from then here:
I actually didn't find an example of this reading in my records, so we'll break it down, line-by-line. In 48.1, there's just nothing there to provide for you. In 48.2, there is something, but there's been some damage, and uncertainty is involved, which can be indicated by the anxious talk sometimes experienced with 5.2. With 48.6, I've found it to mean you should let some outside inspiration take the lead, and adapt to how things unfold. And finally, with 63.6, you may be allowing a fresh well get to your head.
The Change Pattern is helpful to look at here: Yang 41, and Yin 31. 41 is all about reduction, and giving something up. 31 can be about acting on an attraction, and pursuing it. So, it's a question of experiencing a loss of some sort, and the advice is to pursue what's attractive here, which is why I suggested looking for a way to fill whatever ends up voided in the next 7 days. It could be a bumpy week, but there's potential for success if you let it direct you. Isn't that how it is most weeks?
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Capricorn Rising/Capricorn Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 26.1 > 18
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1) The Reality
The Three
If something startles you, accept it. But there's some actual risk here that can spark up if you let things go on too long. Cut things short, because if you think there's trouble based on past experience, there probably will be.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
The location may change, and the ball may be rolling. If you're in the dark, expect some level of punishment from the shadows.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect distance, and silence.
Don’t expect unfinished damage.
The reward is the ephemerality of detachment.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
If you can't conquer something, put it out, and pull back. Not doing that is how forest fires can be seen from the space station.
And deal with rejection that may come as a result of magic.
More And Less
Do more sudden change, and less with good ideas.
Think about your assumptions instead of thinking "accumulation."
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The Experience
A very simple example of this line comes from 3/19/21. It was an hour when I was finishing readings, feeling tired, and watching college, and NBA basketball games. In this case, I believe 26.1 was telling me to wrap up my divination, especially because of the fatigue I was starting to feel. This line is kind of like a friend saying "don't say I didn't warn you." Or a parent telling you what a stove burner can do as you inch towards the oven. You can always keep going and see what happens, but it's wise to take the advice to heart.
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Aquarius Rising/Aquarius Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 59.3 > 57
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1) The Reality
The Three
Be "selfless" instead of "selfish." Adapt, and give a little, even if your heart isn't all the way in it. You won't regret the "give."
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Something is being lessened as something is being sparked. Expect a delay before you get the completion, though.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect the creativity to cease.
Don’t expect a switch-up to go unfinished.
The reward is a response involving a stranger.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
What's right and what's wrong? What's all about you, and what's all about "them"? Sometimes wanting the best for other(s) is the best medicine for us.
And your job may be surrendering some resources this year.
More And Less
Do more with disappointment, and less changing places.
Think "practice" instead of "observation."
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The Experience
One example of this reading comes from 2/17/21. It was a day I learned I'd be losing a valuable member of my team, and would be getting an old member back. The relating hexagram for 59.3 is 57, which can often be summed up as "Adaptation." And 59.3 is often about being selfless. Both of these elements were active here, as my team at work was going through it's seemingly neverending changes.
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Pisces Rising/Pisces Moon
Reading:
Hexagram 30.2.6 > 34
Transitional Reading:
Hexagrams 30.2 > 14.6 > 34
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1) The Reality
The Three
The fit may not be ideal, but don't bend any rules, or push any limits. Expect a little clarity, but also expect that you won't be seeing everything exactly as you need to for the moment. Decide who is with you, and who is against you, and let a higher power handle the execution *for* you.
The Practical Oracle Adds ...
Let things flow, but be careful about any hidden motives. If you flow right into some struggle, spend some time on prep work for what comes after.
Will And Won’t And Win
Expect a misunderstanding about what’s incomplete.
Don’t expect any magical change of pace.
The reward is an experiment’s deception.
2) How You Should Shape It
The Prescription
Check all the forecasts you have available to you to know what time it is. You don't want to show up to a beach with a jacket, or a snowstorm in some shorts.
Your job, though, may consist of being cursed because of an "enemy."
More And Less
Do more with generosity, and less with guilt.
Think "sigil" instead of "student."
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The Experience
One example for this reading comes from an hour on 11/25/20. I was trying to come up with an outline for my Strategic Divination post, which is definitely represented by the limited clarity of 30.2. My girlfriend was also leaning towards dropping out of a job hunt with an alcohol startup due to ethical reasons, which is a good example of 30.6, and how it often represents deciding who you should associate with, and who you should disassociate with. And I believe 14.6, which describes help coming from Heaven, represented me finishing up that outline, and finding examples from my readings to use in the piece.
The Yang Pattern for the reading is Hexagram 4, and the Yin Pattern is Hexagram 49. So this is a question of being a bit clueless, and the advice is to facilitate change (and often means that a change will happen).
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