The Book of Changes is a philosophical system of ancient Asians. The basic philosophical thought is based on the foundation of balance through opposition and change (transformation). Currently, the Book of Changes is considered the quintessence of ancient Asian studies. It is applied to many areas of life such as astronomy, geography, military, human destiny… This […]
Category Archives: Hexagrams
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Upper trigram: Li The Clinging, FlameLower trigram: K’an The Abysmal, Water The Judgement Before Completion. Success. But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, Gets his tail in the water, There is nothing that would further. The Image Fire over water: The image of the condition before transition. Thus the superior man is careful In the differentiation […]
Upper trigram: K’an The Abysmal, WaterLower trigram: Li The Clinging, Flame The Judgement After Completion. Success in small matters. Perseverance furthers. At the beginning good fortune, At the end disorder. The Image Water over fire: the image of the condition In After Completion. Thus the superior man Takes thoughts of misfortune And arms himself against it in advance. The […]
Upper trigram: Chên The Arousing, ThunderLower trigram: Kên Keeping Still, Mountain The Judgement Preponderance of the Small. Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done. The flying bird brings the message: It is not well to strive upward, It is well to remain below. Great good fortune. The Image Thunder on the mountain: […]
Upper trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, WoodLower trigram: Tui The Joyous, Lake The Judgement Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers. The Image Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions. The Lines These texts apply only […]
Upper trigram: K’an The Abysmal, WaterLower trigram: Tui The Joyous, Lake The Judgement Limitation. Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in. The Image Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines that were […]
Upper trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, WoodLower trigram: K’an The Abysmal, Water The Judgement Dispersion. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers. The Image The wind drives over the water: The image of Dispersion. Thus the kings of old sacrificed to the Lord And built temples. The Lines These texts […]
Upper trigram: Tui The Joyous, LakeLower trigram: Tui The Joyous, Lake The Judgement The Joyous. Success. Perseverance is favorable. The Image Lakes resting on one another: The image of the Joyous. Thus the superior man joins with his friends For discussion and practice. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines that were marked, when the hexagram was […]
Upper trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, WoodLower trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, Wood The Judgement The Gentle. Success through what is small. It furthers one to have somewhere to go. It furthers one to see the great man. The Image Winds following one upon the other: The image of the Gently Penetrating. Thus the superior man Spreads his commands […]
Upper trigram: Li The Clinging, FlameLower trigram: Kên Keeping Still, Mountain The Judgement The Wanderer. Success through smallness. Perseverance brings good fortune To the wanderer. The Image Fire on the mountain: The image of The Wanderer. Thus the superior man Is clear-minded and cautious In imposing penalties, And protracts no lawsuits. The Lines These texts apply only for the […]