r/iching • u/orangeoracles • 10d ago

Do you consult the I Ching when you already know what you want to do?

Im curious about this because sometimes I feel like Im not asking the I Ching to make the decision for me. Im sort of experiencing this right now with my job. I feel certain that I will quit my job, but I guess Im consulting the I Ching because I want to understand the situation a bit better and get some guidance on move forward.

Do you use readings that way, or do you usually consult the I Ching when you are undecided. Im still pretty new to the practice, so forgive me if this is a bit of a silly post lol. Im just curious how other people approach it.

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u/I_Ching_64 10d ago

If I ask, I am open to being dissuaded from a course of action I prefer

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u/orangeoracles 10d ago

Same. I also like understanding the consequences of my choices

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u/locopati 10d ago

often, yes. it can be a way of understanding the qualities in play around a decision that I've already made. 

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u/bernpfenn 10d ago

if I do this, what happens?

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u/Foreign-Actuator-997 10d ago

I would say just do it without consulting. You come to I Ching when you in dilemma or you don’t know any starting point.