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I-ching as Oracle

=> Read also:
- Introduction to I-ching by R. Wilhelm;
- Introduction to I-ching by Carl Jung
- I-ching Composition

In the ancient China, I-ching was used as an oracle or means of predicting future events. Starting with the Confucian period, I-ching gained still another function, of book of wisdom, mainly related to the Confucian moral doctrine.

I-ching as oracle uses the 64 hexagrams as landmark of orientation regarding the future evolution of the present events. Each hexagram describes a typical situation and are accompanied by oracular indications of the kind: "good fortune", "misfortune", "remorse", "humiliation". Several typical situations may be found here along with their indications, that is, the advice to be followed in the given circumstances.

An example of I-ching used as oracle in the ancient China may be found here.

Also you may consult I-ching online by clicking here.
 

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