Thank you for joining me for this forecast for July 2026.
My name is Helen and the guidance we are receiving comes from the I Ching,
The ancient book of changes filled with wisdom rooted in both Stoicism and Daoism.
So for the time ahead we have received a very specific teaching from the sacred text and to receive it in the most optimal way I invite you to take a minute or two to relax.
Quieten your mind and open your heart.
Please do whatever you need to to make yourself comfortable.
Take a few gentle breaths in and out allowing your body to soften.
Letting the mind grow quiet and feeling your heart full with love,
Compassion.
Opening more and more.
Let's take a gentle breath in together and a soft exhalation.
Repeat that once more.
And now let's set our intention together.
And you can repeat this outwardly or inwardly.
I try.
The guidance I am receiving from this ancient teaching along with my own inner wisdom is aligned for my highest good.
And for the greater good of all.
Take a breath in and reaffirm with the words.
Eye traps.
Then gently exhale and relax.
Keeping the body intentionally relaxed.
Mind quiet and trusting those first responses that arise within you.
As we move forward to receive the teaching for the month of July,
2026.
The hexagram for this time is hexagram number 38,
Known as opposition or divergence.
And within this hexagram,
We see the elements of fire and water.
Fire is above water.
Iron naturally rises upwards while water flows downward.
However,
There appears to be a tagging between them.
Because they are moving in opposite directions.
And this speaks to disunity.
Conflict division or differing viewpoints.
The good news is that one of the trigrams is that of the lake.
And the lake signifies harmony and connection.
In other words,
These setbacks are temporary.
In the meantime,
While navigating these challenging circumstances.
We are guided to retain our integrity.
Maintain freedom of thought.
And remain optimistic in the face of difficulties.
Reconcile differences where you can.
And allow yourself to completely let go.
Of that which is no longer part of your life.
While there is guidance toward reconciliation.
It is with those who are presently in your life.
Rather than those who have moved on.
Those who appear to have lost their principles.
In times of conflict,
It is worthwhile to remind ourselves not to misjudge our companions.
As those can create unnecessary friction.
Honesty and sincerity can help us relate more deeply to one another.
During times of opposition.
It is easy to focus only on differences.
But can we also see the similarities?
Just like the symbols within this hexagram,
Water and fire may appear to have many differences.
And yet.
.
.
Their capacity to clean is transformed.
Bring warmth,
Joy,
And harmony clearly illustrates the shared and connective quality.
There is clear guidance from the I Ching during this period of opposition to avoid open conflict.
Instead,
Let conflict illuminate the shadow within.
May it reveal our triggers,
Our conditioned responses,
And the old thought patterns arising in response to an inner call for transformation.
In other words,
This is a profoundly supportive time for self-healing,
Self-work,
Self-parenting.
Instead of reacting outwardly,
The practice of conscious inner response can go a long way.
Toward healing burnt bridges.
And restoring connection.
Some wise words from the I Ching.
Respond calmly and resolutely to difficulties that arise.
Act honestly and sincerely at all times.
Don't take advantage of others.
And make sure that no one takes advantage of you.
Remain optimistic in the face of challenges ahead.
Remembering that opposition will eventually be superseded by harmony.
Because in small matters,
There will still be good success.
Don't try to sort out everything at once when things are going bad.
You will get back to a harmonious situation by taking things one step at a time.
Let's pause to take a breath in.
And as we exhale,
Bring relaxation once more to the body and mind.
Can you take a step back for a moment and reflect on this teaching?
In relation to your life right now.
What is the most important message for you to hold close at this time?
And how might you apply this wisdom in your life going forward?
How can you remind yourself regularly to self-parent?
And guide yourself kindly through your inner terrain.
Take the time now to set an intention you need in order to support yourself.
Through July 2026.
If you would like further guidance on this particular hexagram,
You can find it in the Eaching playlist.
At the bottom of my profile page,
Where you will discover a further transmission on hexagram 38.
In closing,
The I Ching reminds us,
Retaining your integrity and freedom of thought and will are the most important things in life.
May this wisdom guide you gently through the month ahead.
