Mystic Window
Be on guard for self-generated feelings of repression and insignificance. Look for opportunities to be charitable to others and allow the remarkable Tao to instruct you in correct and virtuous behavior. Avoid group think or being swept away by the emotions of a crowd. Now is the time to embrace solitude.
Poem — Sifu John A. Fey
Mountains reaching up will cradle the
Heavens
While a virtuous man,
Standing alone,
Engages consummate transcendence.
Regal, Lofty, Noble, Freedom, Perseverance, Moonlight, A test, Solitary dragon, Horses unrestrained
Alchemic Wisdom — Yao Tsi (Line Verses)
Line 1
Stop!
Leave matters unfinished.
Danger approaches from oblique quarters.
Line 2
The Qi of support is broken And the axle has slipped away.
It is impossible to continue.
Line 3
A good horse will follow you
Wherever you go.
Practice the art of war:
Movement, attack, defense.
Embrace the Qi of the sun and the earth And have a place for rest and recuperation.
Line 4
Move forward in a sacrifice of human energy.
Supreme abundance will follow.
Line 5
Wear the talisman proudly.
Abundance will follow.
Line 6
How does one speak to heaven?
Embrace the smooth Qi of the soul.
Reach up and heaven will reach down.
Enjoy unobstructed and continuous congress
With the Great Mystery.
Present yourself as an offering to the Tao.
Structure
6
Yang
5
Yin
4
Yin
3
Yang
2
Yang
1
Yang
HIDDEN HEXAGRAM:
54
Practice
Focus Point
Hand, Open, Palm, Right
Heaven & Earth Meditation
Lake
Strength Issuing Point
Gov 15 Window of the sky
Summary
- Hexagram symbolism (Mountain and Heaven)
- Meditation themes (Lake)
- Poem about mountains and transcendence
- Musing words (Regal, Noble, Freedom, etc.)
- Warning against repression and group think
- Emphasis on solitude and charity
- Alchemic wisdom and line verses
- Importance of movement and sacrifice
- Connection with the Tao and heaven
- Focus point for meditation (Hand, Open, Palm, Right)