The I Ching (Yi Jing) is an amazing oracular system developed in Ancient China more than 5,000 years ago. It continues to have relevance up until this day. It was first developed by an intensely Spiritual Man by the name of Fu Shi who's ethnicity harkens back to according to some Africa in some reports... In fact, there is a strong correlation between the I Ching and the Ifa system of Nigeria, West Africa.
64 Hexagrams X 63 =
4,032(1to 6 Changing Lines)
There are even more variations when you consider the subsequent questions that you may ask in order to gain "Deeper clarity." That would be something like 64 X 63 X 64 X 63=
This series of
videos will be to explain in depth what a "Life Path Reading" is. It
has been commonly termed by some as "Incarnation Objective."
A Life Path Reading
is essentially one of the most important readings that can be done. It is
similar to an astrology reading only I use the I Ching. It helps to determine
what challenges, triumphs, skills, talents, and deficits an individual may
have.
While some folks
deeply believe in re-incarnation, my belief is that we have come here for a
specific purpose and not necessarily to work out all that we didn't work out in
the past incarnation, that we can barely remember, btw. Imagine going to school
to take a test that you barely remember studying for?
LESSON 8, PART 1
I give full Life
Path Readings upon request.
You can refer to
this reading, from the day you receive it until the day you are finished with
this incarnation.
Please feel free to
leave your comments, questions and concerns in the comment section under this
video on my channel. For readings contact me: nanabaakan@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
Thank you for taking
this journey with me into "Understanding the I Ching."
LESSON 8, PART 2
Let me add here,
that there are still various cultural indicators surrounding the birth of a
child that can still be seen in practice today.
Many of them have
religious rituals and ceremonies attached to them and can be observed in the
form of Naming Ceremonies, Christening, Confirmations, and even circumcision as
a type of Rites of Passage, or entry of the child into the Physical world. Names
are often given to represent a relative, saint (deity) or historical figure.
Again, without
getting a Life Path reading then it is possible that the name does not depict
the actual path of the child. On the other hand, when a reading is done, it can
determine more succinctly the direction the soul is traveling and thus gives
the individual a strong guage to measure his/her progress as they mature.
LESSON 8, PART 3
Life Path Reading
Questions:
1. Dear Honorable
Spirits of the I Ching, Please comment on the nature of this person's Life Path
in this incarnation.
2 Please comment on
this person's most immediate assets.
3. Please comment on
this person's most immediate liabilities.
4. Please comment on
this person's most immediate path towards peace.
LESSON 8, PART 4
Please feel free to leave your comments, questions and concerns in the comment section under this video on my channel. For readings contact me: metaphysical.nana@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
Thank you for taking this journey with me into "Understanding the I Ching."
Greetings, Peace and
blessings to you, your family and loved ones.
My name is Nana Baakan and today I wish to share with you the I Ching
Oracle reading I received on March 19, 2020 concerning the Coronavirus aka Covid-19.
As is my usual
practice, that when there is something so confusing, so distorted, with so many
varying opinions on what is going on, I resort to consulting the I Ching, (Yi
Jing) for a better insight into what is really going on. I have trusted and continue to trust the
wisdom of the Yi. It has a sobering
effect on issues that may seem to be overwhelming to us and gives us guidance
on how to stay centered and in the middle, avoiding extremes.
The questions I
asked may appear even more cryptic than the Oracle itself at times, but, we
must remember that there is science to asking the Yi Jing questions.
You must first approach it with an open mind
and willingness to allow it to give you guidance. Therefore I take great pains in making my
questions as free of bias as possible.
Otherwise the Oracle will respond to your bias and that can often be
confusing.
I have been working
and studying the Yi Jing for over 30 years now, I have seen it unfold in many
situations as I have worked with hundreds of people along the way.
I also offer
tutorial sessions and online workshops for those who may be interested.
Feel free to use
these questions for your own exploration.
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Let me add this as
well, if you are not given to divination, and have a problem with anyone who
may be doing it, please just move along.
You do not have to watch this video, nor do you need to stop by and
leave a disparaging comment. Thank you
so much for all those who take the time to watch this video, I hope you are
able to gain some clarity about this current event. If you have other questions about this event
feel free to send them to me. Thanks
again.
For the full
narrative, links and videos please check out my blog
How are you doing? I
hope you are doing well and that you came safely thru this holiday season.
2017 is here and I
am sure that most would say that 2016 was a heck of a year.
Well, we are now moving full speed ahead into 2017, so, let's we hold on to our seats as we take the
2017 ride.
Of course, being a
Nana, I would strongly suggest you get a Reading for the Year. This reading
will help you to navigate the ups and downs, the surprises and the promises,
the challenges and triumphs that are certainly on the road ahead.
So contact me so we
can set up an appointment for that very Special Reading of the Year, 2017. nanabaakan@gmail.com
Please note that I
use the I Ching (Yi Jing) 5000 year old Oracle System from China. I have worked
with clients from around the globe; some countries including Australia, Haiti,
Spain, Germany, Russia, Ghana, Brazil, UK, Nigeria, France, Slovakia, Turkey,
Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Senegal, Liberia, India, Namibia and all
over the US.
I approach
consulting the I Ching from my unique perspective that I have developed over
30+ years of using it and 20+ years of giving thousands of consultations. To be sure, it is different. My students
benefit from this approach and to me, that is the most rewarding. I am also
able to couple my knowledge and experience as a Mental Health Professional,
combining what I have learned about Mental Health into the readings. I see the I Ching (Yi Jing) as a pocket
counselor that offers you guidance in the situations you ask it about. My goal
as an educator is to help my students gain access to their Inner Knowing in the
most profound way. To me, the best way
to do that, is to ask questions that will give them answers that make
sense. It's challenging, and we work
hard but the reward is immeasurable.
When consulting the
I Ching, it is always best to ask a general question. This general questions
opens the conversation between you and the I Ching Oracle. But, like any sage, the I Ching will address
your question with a parable that may or may not be understood in real time.
Therefore, I strongly encourage my students to go a bit further and develop
their conversation with the Oracle by asking supportive questions and/or more
questions about the details in the situation.
There are no quick
fixes with the I Ching. Remember you are communicating with a Sage, that is,
the Inner Knowing, the Inner Wisdom, that is within you but you may not be able
to reach directly which is why you are using the Oracle.
The initial general
question would be. Please comment on…..
Example: Please
comment on me working at the University of PA in the capacity of an Adjunct
professor.
That's the general
questions and this opens the conversation.
In most cases folks
have already made up their minds to take a certain job, start a certain
business, pursue a certain career, attend a certain institution of higher
learning, marry a certain person. These
decisions are made BEFORE consulting the
I Ching and particularly in the societal construct where asking the Oracle for
advise seldom takes place.
In Ancient times,
serious decisions about participating in activities that would strongly impact
on your life, would be preceded by a consultation with the elders. This process
has gone by the way side with the advent of "individualism" and the
so called "freedom of choice." However, in making these decisions we
may not realize that we are entering an arena where several other "choices
and decisions" have already been made that may impact on how one is able
to navigate through the situation. The I
Ching responses are predicated on its desire to counsel and guide you in the
situations you come upon. The Tao, or
the mean, or the balance is fundamental to its counsel. It will advise you on
how to accomplish this in your pursuits and activities. It will modify your
extremes and challenge your biases. It is there as a personal development
tool. Therefore it will communicate with
you in a unique way as you are on your own unique journey through life.
So, in the instance
of wanting to teach at a particular university, what must be taken into account
is the institution itself. Mind you, it is a business and has its own operating
procedures. Other particulars will include
but are not exclusive to: job interview, department, the student body, the work
load, the co-workers, the staff, the salary, the distance one may need to
travel, the work schedule, the benefits, the curriculum, etc., etc., etc.
When you ask a
general question all these things are considered when the Oracle responds. It
will encompass these topics and many more in the answer it gives.
What is most
helpful, I have found, is for the individual to continue to consult with more
specific questions about the details of a situation. Reflecting upon the
initial response from the Oracle, the additional questions about the details
make the initial response make more sense.
Using this method,
the Oracle will give its responses in the manner that will allow you to come to
your own conclusions about whether or not you want to take the position. It
will map it out for you in such a way that you will find yourself determining what
is the best course of action rather than you relying on the I Ching to tell you
to do this or that. If in doubt, your FINAL question would be to ask.
"Please comment
on the advisability of me taking this job."
Everything is
energy. There are seen and mostly unseen
forces at play in any situation. Having this conversation with the Oracle gives
you a bird's eye view of the situation you wish to enter and then you are able
to make an informed decision based on the merit that the Oracle has outlined
for you. Again, there are no quick
fixes. If you rush in an attempt to get an answer from the Oracle so you can
quickly go your way, the Oracle will communicate with you but it will do so in
such a way that you will have to slow down and take your time to even begin to
understand what it just said to you. Just like you would not rush into a room
full of elders and start barraging them with a host of questions, it is best to
be centered and calm when approaching the I Ching Oracle. So you collect yourself, clear your mind and
your schedule, sit down, write out your questions. The elders/Ancestors are asking you to
approach them respectfully, watch your manners and speak purposefully to the
Oracle.
Since we are talking
about taking a job at the University, let's take a look at the work
environment.
Please comment on
the nature of the work environment the University offers its employees.
This question will
give you some insight into how the University's administration interacts with
its staff overall.
To get more specific
you may want to ask:
Please comment on
the nature of the work environment the Department of Education at the
University of PA offers its employees.
This narrows it down
to the work place that you will be directly employed in.
You see…? Just looking at this situation could be the
turning point on your decision to take the job or not.
And there is much
more. A reading of this magnitude may take more than one sitting before you can
come to a conclusion as to whether or not you decide to take the position.
Remember, just because it is offered to you does not mean you are obligated to
take it!
I will be making
more videos on how to query the Oracle but for now, take a listen to one of my
students who discovers how important it is to ask about the details of a
situation.
