Today’s I Ching Hexagram for 3/21

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Everyone:

43: Determination

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Hexagram 43

General Meaning: Personal resolution points to a breakthrough, but decisive action is required. As long as you diligently hold your ground and ward off negative tendencies and influences, the good will prevail.

The persistence of negativity, which is that which opposes the good, is a constant in human affairs. Just when it is thought to have been eradicated, up it will pop again, sprouting through some crack in the pavement of civilized society. Evil need not take dramatic or extravagant forms, such as those exhibited in Nazi Germany. Garden-variety lies and deceit are much more common and persistent, but should be rooted out just as diligently. One must be determined to not accidentally feed negativity — either in one’s social or professional life, or in one’s own soul. In either case, definite rules must be followed for the struggle to succeed.

The first rule: do not compromise with evil. Destructive or exploitive actions must be identified openly for what they are, and discredited. The second: one cannot successfully resist negativity on its own terms. New, positive alternatives that lead away from the source of the problem are generally more successful, and appropriate than trying to counter negativity with raw power. The third rule: the means used to counter negativity must be consistent with the end to be achieved. One cannot stop the spreading of lies by spreading more of them.

Today’s Tarot Card for 3/21

Today’s Tarot Card for Everyone:

The World

This Tarot Deck: Oswald Wirth

General Meaning: What has traditionally been known as the World card points to the presiding intelligence, called “Sophia,” or Wisdom, which upholds life on this and all worlds. A more precise title for this card might be “the Soul of the World,” also applicable as a symbol of personal empowerment and freedom. In most Tarot decks it is a female figure that has become our standard World image. She originates in Hebrew, Gnostic and Alchemical lore, and stands between heaven and earth as the Cosmic Mother of Souls, the Wife of God and our protector from the karmic forces we have set loose upon the Earth in our immaturity and ignorance.

Where the Empress energy secures and fertilizes our terrestrial lives, the goddess of The World invites us into cosmic citizenship — once we come to realize our soul’s potential for it. Just as the Chariot stands for success in achieving a separate Self, and Temperance represents achievement of mental and moral health, the World card announces the awakening of the soul’s Immortal Being, accomplished without the necessity of dying.

This card, like the Sun, is reputed to have no negative meaning no matter where or how it appears. If the Hermetic axiom is “Know Thyself”, this image represents what becomes known when the true nature of Self is followed to creative freedom and its ultimate realization.

Daily Horoscopes for 3/21

 

General Daily Horoscope

 

We should expect the unexpected as the Sun joins shocking Uranus in impulsive Aries. This conjunction releases pent-up tensions and reveals unconventional answers to old questions. We may be excited by the temptation of taking a risk as previously suppressed feelings explode into awareness, possibly destabilizing relationships. However, the Moon’s shift into incisive Scorpio at 3:16 pm EDT enables us to get to the core of a significant issue.

 

Aries Horoscope
Aries Horoscope (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You are not willing to live your life in the same old way anymore. You’re ready for a big change, but you might not be able to communicate your new perspective to anyone else because you don’t want to shock your friends and associates with your radical ideas. It’s not necessary to stress about something you haven’t yet shared; everything will come out into the open when the time is right.

 

Taurus Horoscope
Taurus Horoscope (Apr 20 – May 20)

You don’t usually like surprises that can upset your day, so you probably won’t just go along with whatever happens today if your plans run into a snafu. You might even consider reevaluating your long-term goals if they no longer fit into your current situation. Go ahead and think about changing the direction of your life, but don’t make any important decisions for several days to allow things to settle down.

 

Gemini Horoscope
Gemini Horoscope (May 21 – Jun 20)

It may be quite exhilarating if you are given new freedom at work, yet it can also be a bit disconcerting if you didn’t see any changes coming. Thankfully, you’re skilled at reacting quickly and should be able to make the most of the current instability. Don’t look back to wonder what you might have done differently. Instead, look ahead to think about what you can do to improve your life right now.

 

Cancer Horoscope
Cancer Horoscope (June 21 – Jul 22)

Your self-protective shell is developing cracks and you aren’t feeling as safe as you want. Travel plans may need to be altered due to unforeseeable complications. Or, maybe, you discover something entirely new that can alter the way you perceive yourself in the world. No matter how this transit plays out, remember that your direction in life is shifting. Give yourself permission to explore the new paths that are opening in front of you.

 

Leo Horoscope
Leo Horoscope (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may receive an important message from the universe today that ultimately takes you on an amazing adventure. You might feel as if a lightning bolt shatters your perceptions about a friend or business partner. You have held on to a belief that worked well for you in the past, but is no longer doing you justice now in the present. Don’t be afraid to let go of an outmoded idea that can get in the way of your present happiness.

 

Virgo Horoscope
Virgo Horoscope (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

A powerful person who is close to you may act so far out of character now that you don’t know how to interpret his or her odd behavior. You might react fearfully, but you also could laugh uncontrollably, as if you were a child hearing that school is canceled for the day because of bad weather. Keep in mind that others may act out your own rebellious streak. Instead of judging them for their outrageous behavior, do something crazy yourself.

 

Libra Horoscope
Libra Horoscope (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You may want to explore different relationship tactics today, but nothing seems to help you sidestep a disruption in your daily routine. You might be ready for something new, but may not be prepared for so much transition all at once. Sticking to your agenda could become a study in frustration, so stop holding on to old habits just because you don’t want to deal with change.

 

Scorpio Horoscope
Scorpio Horoscope (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You may try new ways of approaching your work today, without telling anyone anything about your plans. However, you won’t likely be able to contain your enthusiasm or your anxiety as emotions run to the extremes. You could say more than you intend, but it all happens so fast that you might blurt out the truth before you realize what you said. Don’t stress about it; once you’ve spoken your piece, you’ll feel a great sense of relief.

 

Sagittarius Horoscope
Sagittarius Horoscope (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Perhaps your initial idea was to be more collaborative today. You want to hear everyone’s opinions and then integrate what you learn into your position. But compromise is more challenging now than you expected, especially if you don’t take your own strong point of view into account. Although it’s fine to know what you want, don’t be too eager to impose your will on others unless you want to start a fight.

 

Capricorn Horoscope
Capricorn Horoscope (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your need for order at home and in the family can make it difficult to handle the surprising twists and turns that come out of nowhere today. Although you may think you need to react quickly to capitalize on the power shift, there’s nothing you must do now. The big shift is not in your behavior but in your emotional reaction. As you change your mind, everything else in your life will follow.

 

Aquarius Horoscope
Aquarius Horoscope (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Your ruling planet Uranus is in charge today as its alignment with the Sun in your 3rd House of Immediate Environment brings radical shifts in your relationships with those you encounter on a daily basis. Others may seem less dependable now, or even less predictable. However, the real lesson is about learning to trust yourself, even if you don’t meet someone else’s expectations. When you stop judging yourself, your judgments of everyone else will mellow, too.

 

Pisces Horoscope
Pisces Horoscope (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your friends don’t know what to expect from you now because you aren’t interested in toeing the party line. You want to be treated fairly and are ready to cut your ties to make your point. Unfortunately, financial concerns can make your decisions more complicated because you must be able to meet your expenses. Preemptive downsizing makes sense; don’t wait until it’s too late.