I ching hexagrams (exploring the wisdom of change)

The Book of Changes is one of the most important cultural heritages in ancient China. Through the combination and change of sixty-four hexagrams, the operation law of all things in the universe is revealed. Divination in the Book of Changes can be used not only for divination and prediction, but also as a wise guide to teach people how to deal with changes and difficulties. In this article, we will explore the wisdom in the Book of Changes and learn how to use them to guide our lives.

What is the Book of Changes?

I ching hexagrams are composed of eight diagrams and sixty-four hexagrams. Eight diagrams include dry, Kun, truth, smoke, watching, reason, root and right, each of which represents a specific energy and attribute. Sixty-four hexagrams are composed of two hexagrams and three hexagrams, each of which has two states: yang hexagrams and yin hexagrams. The Book of Changes reveals the operation law of the universe and the wisdom of human life through the combination of eight diagrams and sixty-four hexagrams.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of divinatory symbols.

Before using Yijing images, we first need to understand the meaning of each image. Dry divination represents vitality and leadership, Kun divination represents pliancy and acceptance, Zhen divination represents encouragement and excitement, Kun divination represents gentleness and flexibility, Kan divination represents introspection, leaving divination represents enthusiasm and creativity, root divination represents stability and persistence, and exchanging divination represents harmony and interaction.

The second step: the combination and change of hexagrams.

The combination and change of divinatory symbols is the core of Yijing. Combine two three hexagrams together and you can get sixty-four hexagrams. Each hexagram has its own unique meaning and attributes. In addition, new divination positions can be formed by changing divination positions. This change represents the development and change of things, and we can predict the future trends and changes by observing the changes of divinatory symbols.

Step 3: Use the wisdom of hexagrams.

The wisdom of the Book of Changes is not only used to predict the future, but also to guide our lives. By using the meaning and attributes of hexagrams, we can learn how to deal with changes and difficulties and how to develop our potential. For example, when we encounter difficulties and challenges, we can use the soft and introspective characteristics of cantaloupe to find a solution to the problem. When we need to create and innovate, we can use our enthusiasm and creativity to stimulate our creativity.