Fu / Return

Twenty-Fourth Hexagram Thunder regenerates deep within Earth's womb: Sage rulers recognized that the end of Earth's seasonal cycle was also the starting point of a new year and a time for dormancy. They closed the passes at the Solstice to enforce a rest from commerce and activity. The ruler himself did not travel. You have passed this way before but you are not regressing. This is progress, for the cycle now repeats itself, and this time you are aware that it truly is a cycle. The return of old familiars is welcome. You can be as sure of this cycle as you are that seven days bring the start of a new week. Use this dormancy phase to plan which direction you will grow.

Changing Lines Line Six You have missed the opportunity for a triumphant return. You must now wait years before such an opportunity cycles your way again. Grave misfortune. Line Five Openly admitting your mistake, you humbly and nobly return. No blame. Line Four As the masses move on, you see a better path and return alone. Line Three Return after return after return. Risky, but never a mistake. Line Two Your return is welcome. Great fortune. Line One Return after straying off-trail. Good fortune and no blame.

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