I-ching or the Book of Changes is an ancient divination
book used by the Chinese emperors and princes.
It consists of 64 short essays on the lineal figures named hexagrams.
Each hexagram is made of six yin and/or yang lines as shown in the example below:
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_____ Hexagram 54 - Kuei Mei
/ The Marrying Maiden
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_____
The yin is represented by a
broken line__ __ and the yang as a continuous _____ one.
Each hexagram has a name (tag).
Each name points
to a specific life situation, human attitude or object.
Each hexagram is assigned a so-called Judgment in the form of a short statement
sometime followed by an advice regarding the issue of a future intended action.
For example one wishes to marry or move to another place, start something new or
cure a disease and so forth.
The statement refers to the outcome of the question and may instruct one on how to act in order to avoid a danger or attain
his goal.
Methods of divination
One may consult the I-ching oracle by casting coins or yarrows or even online
through this device (see the instruction on the left).
More about the
I-ching consultation:
- James Legge version of I-ching - https://baharna.com/iching/legge/
- Richard Wilhelm version of I-ching -
https://www.labirintoermetico.com/09IChing/Wilhelm_R_The_I_Ching_or_Book_of_Changes_(abriged).pdf
- Carl Jung's introduction to the Wilhelm/Baynes version (PDF) -
https://bitly.cx/ScYw1
Explains the content of I-ching book, the consultation methods, and gave an example of
interpretation of the answer.
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Special thanks to Dan Enright for this great script!