RAVE I'CHING OVERVIEW

DESIRAE

PERSONALITY SUN 23° 5' 6 - Taurus

Assimilation - The practical acceptance of the values of another path.

Expansion and contribution through assimilation. The gift of communicating individual insight to the
collective.

Motive driven assimilation from an inferior position, i.e. for protection or nourishment. Motive driven
assimilation for acceptance and protection from the collective.

Gate: 23 Line: 5 Color: 3 Tone: 6 Base: 4

PERSONALITY EARTH 23° 5' 6 - Scorpio

Progression

The step by step adaptation to relationships which hinder breakthrough through practical actions which will
not jeopardize eventual success. The gift of knowing when an unique insight can be shared with effectively
with others.

A tendency to concentrate on harmonizing relationships that tends to strengthen the position of restrictive
forces rather than benefiting breakthrough. An over-reliance on the receptivity of others that turns harmony
into the conditioner of individual expression.

Gate: 43 Line: 5 Color: 3 Tone: 6 Base: 4

PERSONALITY MOON 14° 56' 31 - Libra

Self-fulfillment - An undiminishable resource.

The valued center, that as it gives, it receives and thus can continue to give. A depth and potential talent
that is of value to others.

A tendency to superficiality, that though generous and nurturing, will lack the inspirational quality that can
transform its gift into a common currency. Where the depth is limited the taste will be superficial and affect
the quality of the possible talent.

Gate: 48 Line: 6 Color: 5 Tone: 5 Base: 5

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PERSONALITY NORTH NODE 1° 16' 22 - Capricorn

The opportunist - The acceptance of norms until a successful transformation can be engendered.

Transformation that is transcendence to a higher code. The maintaining of behavioural patterns until the
right moment and opportunity for transformation.

Oportunism as a game and/or mental exercise. Altering one's behavioural patterns in order to take
advantage of opportunities.

Gate: 10 Line: 4 Color: 2 Tone: 3 Base: 1

PERSONALITY SOUTH NODE 1° 16' 22 - Cancer

The wallflower - Modesty as a shield against exposure of inadequacy.

A genuine form that may/or may not mask inadequacies. The uncomfortableness of the Self when it is out of
the flow.

An ultimately weak defense leading to exposure and humiliation. Extremism that keeps the Self out of the
flow.

Gate: 15 Line: 4 Color: 2 Tone: 3 Base: 1

PERSONALITY MERCURY 4° 8' 16 - Taurus

Greed - The obsession with having much more than one needs.

Here, the psychological manifestation. The obsession and dependency on knowing what is hidden. The
secret policeman. The power derived in having more than one needs, whether sexually, mentally, or
materially.

Mundane and wholly without redeeming value, greed, a lust that inevitably cripples and addicts. The lust for
power to get more than one needs.

Gate: 27 Line: 3 Color: 2 Tone: 5 Base: 1

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PERSONALITY VENUS 14° 43' 11 - Taurus

Genius - Unconscious and unlearnable alignment of stimulus and response. The natural.

The inner strength to focus and realize. A natural gift for unlearnable knowing.

Genius as madness. Knowledge exclusively as power for the enhancement of the ego. The delusion that
knowledge is power.

Gate: 2 Line: 2 Color: 4 Tone: 3 Base: 3

PERSONALITY MARS 5° 54' 28 - Aries

Understanding - The awareness that the best road is not necessarily the most interesting.

The following of the best road provides the experience necessary to meet the challenge of the road's end.
The understanding that the best opinions are grounded in detail.

The taking of short cuts. One may get to the end quicker, but essential experience will be missing. The
possibility of skipping details and limiting the value of the opinion.

Gate: 17 Line: 3 Color: 2 Tone: 1 Base: 1

PERSONALITY JUPITER 4° 52' 55 - Virgo

The one night stand - The tendency based on personality or circumstances to accept only temporary
unions that may be otherwise impossible or dangerous to continue.

The perfected relationship whether for a moment or an eternity. The power for intimacy regardless of
conditions.

The basic drive to move on, that seeks impermanency as a matter of course and not in response to
circumstances. The drive for sexual and intimate diversity.

Gate: 59 Line: 6 Color: 1 Tone: 3 Base: 4

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PERSONALITY SATURN 18° 18' 21 - Aquarius

The optimist - The ability to accept any limited interaction as a necessary step towards greater union.

The energy to persevere. Unlimited hope. The hope that openness will lead to better relationships.

Naivete. The translation of mutual interest into universality. The belief that mutual interests can be projected
on others.

Gate: 13 Line: 6 Color: 3 Tone: 3 Base: 1

PERSONALITY URANUS 17° 49' 22 - Capricorn

Covert interaction

The ability when stymied in formal relationships to use secret or purely informal channels, when it is the only
resort. The drive when blocked to use secret means to fuel ambition.

The insistence that formal channels, no matter how frustrating, can be overcome by the power of attraction.
The energy of ambition when blocked will fuel the power of attraction to overcome the obstacle.

Gate: 54 Line: 3 Color: 6 Tone: 2 Base: 3

PERSONALITY NEPTUNE 18° 48' 53 - Capricorn

Enlightenment/ endarkenment - Here, in this most mystical of positions, there is neither an exaltation
nor a detriment, for in truth, they are the same.

The Alpha and Omega. The end and the beginning. There is no description possible. Each planet will
manifest this energy uniquely with absolutely no guarantee that its effects will even be perceived. However,
the potential is always there. The fuel for transformation at its purest level. No polarity. No specific planetary
accent.

The Alpha and Omega. The end and the beginning. There is no description possible. Each planet will
manifest this energy uniquely with absolutely no guarantee that its effects will even be perceived. However,
the potential is always there. The fuel for transformation at its purest level. No polarity. No specific planetary
accent.

Gate: 54 Line: 4 Color: 6 Tone: 4 Base: 4

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PERSONALITY PLUTO 21° 31' 40 - Scorpio

Expediency

The powerful drive for regeneration that will, when breakthrough is threatened, use any means, align with
any force and endure any condemnation to achieve the goal. A certainty in knowing which can withstand
condemnation.

An oversensitivity to condemnation, that may preclude justified expediency and result in failure. Individual
insight abandoned in the face of condemnation.

Gate: 43 Line: 3 Color: 5 Tone: 6 Base: 5

DESIGN SUN 25° 5' 5 - Aquarius

Composure - Balance in the face of disorder.

The maximization of limitation in all cases. Stability through feelings, no matter what the situation.

The ability to maintain composure but at the expense of progress. Balanced through feelings but unable to
let go of them.

Gate: 30 Line: 1 Color: 4 Tone: 5 Base: 3

DESIGN EARTH 25° 5' 6 - Leo

The draftee - The ability to adapt to struggle when necessary but not as a permanent state.

The innate nature to apply energy in times of war and peace. The power to persevere when necessary but
not generally.

A deep impressionability whose mark from times of struggle may make a return to normal conditions
extremely difficult. Hesitation in making commitments based on past experience.

Gate: 29 Line: 1 Color: 4 Tone: 5 Base: 3

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DESIGN MOON 2° 0' 46 - Cancer

Sensitivity - The ability to sense when otherwise balanced behaviour must be adjusted to meet the
requirements of changing environment.

The power to grow. The capacity of the Self to grow through experiencing the extremes.

The tendency to overcompensate. The drive of the Self to overcompensate and disturb the flow.

Gate: 15 Line: 5 Color: 1 Tone: 1 Base: 3

DESIGN NORTH NODE 8° 55' 44 - Capricorn

Carried away

The tendency to practicality that while thoroughly enjoying external stimulation has the instinct to draw back
when its independent integrity is threatened. The energy to fuel independent integrity that will maintain its
identity in times of stimulation.

When its basic intelligence is effectively stimulated, its natural desire for attunement will lead it to identify so
strongly with the stimulation that it is at risk of losing its identity. The energy which fuels loss of identity in
times of stimulation.

Gate: 58 Line: 6 Color: 3 Tone: 3 Base: 1

DESIGN SOUTH NODE 8° 55' 44 - Cancer

Peacefulness

A harmonic and balanced attunement that is at ease regardless of the situation. The lack of pressure in times
of stillness.

Delusion as a substitute for genuine tranquillity. Given the positive nature of this position, the delusion may
be just as effective as the 'real thing'. Where the pacification of the energy is extreme, pressure real or
imagined does not disturb the stillness.

Gate: 52 Line: 6 Color: 3 Tone: 3 Base: 1

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DESIGN MERCURY 26° 47' 42 - Aquarius

Resignation - The acceptance of what is.

The awareness and manifestation of the law of regeneration. The laws of Karma, reincarnation and
resurrection. The feeling to accept what is.

The tendency by its very knowledge to encourage or avoid despair. The positive or negative feelings which
come with acceptance of what is.

Gate: 30 Line: 3 Color: 3 Tone: 5 Base: 1

DESIGN VENUS 24° 52' 26 - Capricorn

Influence

The enlightened Father figure whose recognized wisdom and powerful assertion can mold a generation by
its influence. The pressure to know that may result in influence and wisdom.

A tendency in power to want to enforce compliance to ensure lasting influence. The pressure in knowing to
resent challenges and demand acceptance.

Gate: 61 Line: 5 Color: 3 Tone: 3 Base: 2

DESIGN MARS 27° 12' 21 - Capricorn

Acceptance

The ability to maintain inner harmony when confronted by external limitations. Harmonic energy that can
deal with external limitations.

The drive for diversity, that when limited can become restless and agitated. Restless energy when
confronted with external limitations.

Gate: 60 Line: 1 Color: 6 Tone: 2 Base: 5

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DESIGN JUPITER 11° 31' 58 - Virgo

Conditions

In penetrating to the center, the understanding that instills the necessary harmony to survive disorder.
Amongst the confusion, the difficulty in finding the point.

The powerful temptation when having transition in sight, to hasty action. An urge to act when you think you
have made sense of the confusion.

Gate: 64 Line: 1 Color: 2 Tone: 1 Base: 1

DESIGN SATURN 11° 5' 42 - Aquarius

The team player - Individual approach which attracts and accepts cooperation.

The power and energy for outward activity and the ability to accept others as long as they can keep up. A
driving force that can benefit the whole group. The energy to seek out and exalt in the company of others.

Attractive and cooperative but a tendency to dissatisfaction with the contribution of others. A sensitivity
energized by the limitation of others.

Gate: 19 Line: 4 Color: 5 Tone: 2 Base: 2

DESIGN URANUS 16° 12' 10 - Capricorn

Discretion

The wisdom once a relationship is formally recognized to restrain the temptation to take advantage of past
informal interactions. The energy of restraint fuels ambition.

Recognition, in the formal sense, seen as a licence to take advantage of informal knowledge. A lack of
loyalty. Ambition energy which can fuel disloyalty.

Gate: 54 Line: 2 Color: 1 Tone: 6 Base: 3

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DESIGN NEPTUNE 17° 49' 33 - Capricorn

Covert interaction

The ability when stymied in formal relationships to use secret or purely informal channels, when it is the only
resort. The drive when blocked to use secret means to fuel ambition.

The insistence that formal channels, no matter how frustrating, can be overcome by the power of attraction.
The energy of ambition when blocked will fuel the power of attraction to overcome the obstacle.

Gate: 54 Line: 3 Color: 6 Tone: 2 Base: 4

DESIGN PLUTO 22° 55' 30 - Scorpio

Progression

The step by step adaptation to relationships which hinder breakthrough through practical actions which will
not jeopardize eventual success. The gift of knowing when an unique insight can be shared with effectively
with others.

A tendency to concentrate on harmonizing relationships that tends to strengthen the position of restrictive
forces rather than benefiting breakthrough. An over-reliance on the receptivity of others that turns harmony
into the conditioner of individual expression.

Gate: 43 Line: 5 Color: 2 Tone: 6 Base: 3

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