Hello there. I've never had a Plum Blossom reading, and right now I am going through a difficult situation.
Will I be able to graduate successfully in July, get a job in my major, and be accepted into a Master's?
Situation: I am in my final year of college, and I haven't really attended the mandatory courses and labs last semester because my self-comparison and my lack of skills have reached an all-time high, thus was easier for me to just skip and avoid, even though I have had moments where I tried to get myself up and actually do something to solve this issue.
And haven't talked with my thesis supervisor about my graduation project. As a result, I had a lot of due exams I couldn't take, I fear some teachers wouldn't allow me to acquire all the credits (basically take every exam), and the supervisor wouldn't take my project either.
I can't do a gap/additional year because a lot of other plans will be derailed. I have talked with someone and I might get a job (but that isn't guaranteed), and my parents will be solding out the apartment we have. So I will be in a financial rut for a while.
I need a change of perspective, but now it isn't the moment. I am too deep into trouble.
Hi there, I’m so sorry for the late reply. Let’s get straight into your reading.
Hexagram: The Joyous (Lake over Lake)/Changing Line: 4/Transformed Hexagram: Limitation (Water over Lake)/Nuclear Hexagram: Development (Wind over Mountain)
Since you are feeling quite overwhelmed and anxious, I’ll get right to the heart of the matter. According to your primary hexagram, The Joyous, it feels like you are trying to handle everything through words—reassuring yourself and those around you—but lacking concrete action. You seem trapped in emotions and thoughts caused by unresolved issues, though deep down, you know exactly where these problems originated. There is a lack of practical movement; your inner self is highly unstable even as you continue to 'negotiate' with yourself and others on the surface.
With the nuclear hexagram, Development, which represents the process, the message is about 'step-by-step' progress. This implies that the knots you need to untie (credits, thesis, graduation) won't be solved by a sudden miracle. You must follow a sequence to unravel the mess (e.g., meet your professors -> request make-up exams -> work on the project). If you are too impatient to 'reach the finish line' in July and skip these small steps, everything could collapse.
The transformed hexagram, Limitation, represents the result. Tiết is the image of bamboo joints, symbolizing moderation and discipline. I believe your worries can be resolved, but you must let go of some expectations and goals. You need to accept certain boundaries—for instance, graduating a bit later or postponing your Master’s degree.
Looking at the overall elements, I can only offer this sincere advice: Your current situation isn't dictated by fate. You likely realize that these difficulties stem from your own avoidance and self-doubt. I’m not saying this to blame you, as I know you understand your situation better than anyone. I say it because if the issues start with you, it means you have the power to change them.
Tarot cards: I pulled three cards for you: 6 of Pentacles (Reversed), The Hermit (Reversed), and Strength.
This trio perfectly mirrors your current state. You are drained and out of balance. Mentally, you’ve fallen into a 'passive' mode, waiting for help and acting more in your mind than in reality. Don't pretend to be okay just to keep others from worrying or judging you. Be realistic about your situation and what you currently have.
The Hermit reversed reinforces the feeling that you just want to hide from the world, coiling yourself in a cocoon of self-doubt and comparison. But you know that avoidance doesn't solve anything; it only feeds your fear.
Strength is your advice and solution. You need to face the 'inner beast' of your emotions—specifically your self-doubt. This doubt is what makes you shrink back; the more you fear it, the more that 'beast' thrives.
Final Advice: Combining the I-Ching and Tarot, if you continue to hesitate and remain silent without taking action, you are blocking your own path. You must act, regardless of how many self-deprecating thoughts or judgmental voices are in your head. You have to move past your own self-judgment.
Take action immediately (email or meet your professors directly to find a solution). Be honest with them about your situation and your mental health. Don’t worry about whether they will give you a chance or not; the first step is whether you are willing to give yourself a chance.
You also need to be more disciplined. Don't view discipline as something scary; start with small habits. Furthermore, you have too many desires and goals right now. You must prioritize. Focus entirely on clearing your credits to graduate first. Trying to carry too much at once won't help you achieve everything.
Lastly, life isn't easy, but it isn't terrifying either—it’s a balance. You need to trust yourself more, because you are the only real miracle for your own life.
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