I-Ching

I-Ching or the "Book of Changes" has been used since time immemorial to identify chance events and prediction of outcomes by Emperors. Its philosophy and applications are still as lively and applicable as ever in the present era across the globe.

I-Ching encompasses the creative and receptive aspects of life and universe that sometimes we fail to notice or recognize in our busy lifestyle.

Take a breather to enjoy the beauty of this universe - abundance on the plain and dynamic life amidst tranquility.

We provide I-Ching consultation service at highly interactive level. It is a personalized consultation as the outcome of your hexagrams hold amazing truth or foresight for your area of concern in the ever-changing conditions.

Development of I-Ching

I-Ching was written by the Chinese Emperor Fu Xi (伏羲) in around 2700BC. It was believed the 8 trigrams were revealed to him on the tortoise back. These 8 trigrams were then doubled to form 64 hexagrams which were recorded in the scripture Lian Shan or Lian Shan Yi (連山). King Zhou Wen formulated the hexagram whilst in captivity during the Shang dynasty.

The explanation of Yao Ci (爻辭) that clarifies the significance of each line in the hexagram was created by King Zhou Wu, son of King Zhou Wen. It was believed the I-Ching’s philosophy influenced tremendously the literature and government administration of the Zhou Dynasty in China. Subsequently Confucius added commentaries or the "Ten Wings", Shi Yi (十翼) to the hexagrams.

The Fu Shi Arrangement of the Trigram The King Wen Arrangement of the Trigram

Structure of I-Ching

The I-Ching or “Yì Jīng” is also known as the “Book of Changes” or “Classic of Changes” is the most ancient form of divination that has existed for centuries. I-Ching is the world’s oldest known book that used the symbol system to identify order in chance events and decision-making of any complexity.

Each of the 64 hexagrams consists of six lines that are either solid or broken lines. And the varying combinations of lines make each and individual hexagram distinctive.

The first three lines of the hexagram or the lower trigram reflect the inner aspect of the change that is occurring. As for the upper trigram it describes the dynamic outer (external) situation. The eight trigrams of I-Ching are as follow:

Significance of I-Ching

I-Ching readings have been used for thousand of years by Chinese sages and emperors in predicting the outcome of a particular event. It is also used in other circumstances such as to predict one’s fortune or to gain insights into personal questions and situations to seek solutions, especially in the present ever-changing conditions. Sincere use of the I-Ching will help one make the right moves at the right time, minimize pitfalls and enhance one’s opportunities of success.

Ways to use I-Ching

I-Ching is traditionally consulted by tossing yarrow stalks or a set of three coins. To perform a I-Ching divination one must have a clear and specific question in mind. Concentrate on your single question soulfully and toss the coins. Do not rush when tossing the coins. Each toss builds a line in the hexagram which is either solid (the yang) or / and the broken (the yin).

Toss the coins six times patiently and you will get the six lines that form the hexagram. The way the coins fall corresponds to one of the 64 hexagrams that embrace the profound wisdom of the ever-changing dynamics of the yin (negative) and yang (positive) energies. Sometimes you may get two hexagrams - one represents the current situation and the "moving" lines evolving into a new situation.

Hexagram #1 Ch'ien symbolizes strength, vitality and the patriarchal force of a strong leader. The image of the powerful dragon indicates auspicious outcome and the person's success. There will be good fortune in matters of promotion, career and business. The person, however, should refrain from being overly arrogant and dictatorial.

#1: Ch'ien - The Creative

For Hexagram #55 Fêng, the person will experience attaintment of great success, abundance and joy that are as brilliant as the lighting streaking magnificently across the sky accompanied by the roaring thunder. The person should stay humble even though he is intellectual. In addition the person should maintain humility otherwise the success and glory will be transient like the impermanent nature of the lighting or wind. It is necessary for the person to guard against over-confidence in the midst of success and glamour as indicated in the hexagram.

#55: Fêng - Abundance

The relationships and insights are reflected between the lines of the hexagrams. The varying combinations of lines make each and individual hexagram distinctively unique like the ever-changing dynamic energies.

#2. K 'un - The Receptive