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The 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching

The I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes, is a cornerstone of ancient Chinese philosophy and a revered classic in East Asian culture. Originating over 3,000 years ago,...

I Ching Hexagram 64. Wei Chi / Before Completion

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...

I Ching Hexagram 63. Chi Chi / After Completion

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...

I Ching Hexagram 62. Hsiao Kuo / Preponderance of the Small

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...

I Ching Hexagram 61. Chung Fu / Inner Truth

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...

I Ching Hexagram 60. Chieh / Limitation

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...

I Ching Hexagram 59. Huan / Dispersion (Dissolution)

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...

I Ching Hexagram 58. Tui / The Joyous, Lake

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...

I Ching Hexagram 57. Sun / The Gentle (The Penetrating, Wind)

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...

I Ching Hexagram 56. Lu / The Wanderer

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...