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The 2,500 year old Yi-jing or I Ching, translated as the 'Book of
Changes', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy.
Dating from the 4th century BC, it is traditionally consulted by
performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass
stalks. The particular patterns formed when six stalks are dropped
are represented by 64 symbols called hexagrams, which show every
possible combination of broken and unbroken stalks. The Book of
Changes tells how to interpret the hexagrams to decide which is the
best approach or action in a given situation. I Ching: The Ancient
Chinese Book of Changes features the 64 hexagrams and their
successive interpretations, including the Judgment, written by King
Wen in the 12th Century BCE, The Commentary and The Image (both
attributed to Confucius, 6-5th Century BCE), and The Lines, written
by King Wen's son. Accompanying The Lines are present-day
interpretative texts. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese
binding and with a timeless design, this book will allow anyone
fascinated by the traditional philosophies of the East to follow in
the footsteps of Confucius and use the I Ching to predict their
destiny.
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In this beautiful package readers will find all they need to
consult the time-honoured I-Ching oracle to find love, understand
relationships and mend friendships. Based on the eight natural laws
(or energies) of the I-Ching - heaven, earth, water, thunder,
mountain, wind, lake and flame - this divination system offers
guidance and emotional insight into personal relationships. The
reader simply throws the three coins six times to create a hexagram
and consults the book to determine its meaning. Each of the
resulting 64 hexagrams can be equally read for platonic friendship,
an existing partnership or a new romance. With detailed
instructions on interpreting the hexagrams and consulting the
oracle, this book offers an easy way to rediscover the I-Ching's
ancient wisdom.
The I Ching Oracle - A guide through the human maze is designed to
help the reader find a way through the complexities and challenges
of everyday life. Timothy and Johanna Dowdle show the reader how to
consult the I Ching oracle and receive clear answers to important
questions. They explain the methods used for consulting the oracle
and how the oracle responds to the reader's questions. The authors
also provide a series of examples from their own consultations to
illustrate how the I Ching has guided them through many difficult
situations. All of the descriptions of the I Ching hexagrams are
based on the authors' lives. These autobiographical narratives can
help and support everyone who is living through similar
experiences. For those who are familiar with the I Ching and have
been consulting the oracle, this book offers new methods for
interpreting hexagrams with multiple moving lines and static
hexagrams. These methods have proven to give consistently clear and
accurate answers to the authors' questions over many years of
consultations. Timothy and Johanna Dowdle are an Anglo-Dutch couple
who have lived and worked in many different countries and are
currently living in the Netherlands. Over the years the authors
have studied and practised the art of divination, using divination
as a tool for making important decisions. A red thread running
through their lives together has been The I Ching or Book of
Changes. Their aim is to share the knowledge and wisdom of the I
Ching and make it accessible to everyone.
Translated by the eminent Taoist Master Alfred Huang, The Complete
I Chinghas been praised by scholars and new students of the I Ching
since its first edition. A native Chinese speaker, Master Huang
first translated the original ideograms of the I Ching into
contemporary Chinese and then into English, bringing forth the
intuitive meanings embodied in the images of the I Ching and
imbuing his translation with an accuracy and authenticity not
possible in other English translations. However, what makes his
translation truly definitive is his return to prominence of the Ten
Wings, the commentaries by Confucius that are essential to the I
Ching’s insights. This 10th anniversary edition offers a thorough
introduction to the history of the I Ching, how to use it, and
several new divination methods; in-depth and easy-to-reference
translations of each hexagram name, description, and pictogram; and
discussions of the interrelations between the hexagrams and the
spiritual meaning of their sequence.
The Mandate of Heaven was originally given to King Wen in the 11th
century BC. King Wen is credited with founding the Zhou dynasty
after he received the Mandate from Heaven to attack and overthrow
the Shang dynasty. King Wen is also credited with creating the
ancient oracle known as the Yijing or Book of Changes. This book
validates King Wen's association with the Changes. It uncovers in
the Changes a record of a total solar eclipse that was witnessed at
King Wen's capital of Feng by his son King Wu, shortly after King
Wen had died (before he had a chance to launch the full invasion).
The sense of this eclipse as an actual event has been overlooked
for three millennia. It provides an account of the events
surrounding the conquest of the Shang and founding of the Zhou
dynasty that has never been told. It shows how the earliest layer
of the Book of Changes (the Zhouyi) has preserved a hidden history
of the Conquest.
Centered on the study of sixty-four 6-line figures (The Hexagrams)
representing the yin and yang of the ten thousand things under
Heaven, The Classic of Changes or "I Ching," is one of the oldest
books in the world. In this revisioning of the "I Ching," retired
Jungian analyst Peggy Jones explores the processes of change and
balance as reflected in the hexagrams for the contemporary reader.
In Focus Chinese Astrology provides all you need to know about the
characteristics and workings of the Chinese zodiac signs, along
with information on how to interpret your astrological chart. Many
of us are familiar with the Western horoscope based on twelve signs
starting with Aries the Ram and ending with Pisces the Fish.
Similarly, the Chinese zodiac is based on twelve signs, all
represented by animals, that provide insight into your personality
and character. Though you are most likely familiar with your year
sign, you will soon discover there is much more beyond that. In
Focus Chinese Astrology is the perfect introduction-or refresher-to
interpreting your horoscope according to the Eastern zodiac. Learn
more about yourself and those around you in this compact but
illuminating guide that also features a 16x24-inch poster with an
at-a-glance references to the signs and meanings of the Chinese
Zodiac. This artfully designed guide covers a wide range of
astrology topics, including: The animals of the zodiac The elements
that are paired with your zodiac sign The effects of yin and yang
on your sign The four pillar system, based on the year, month, day,
and hour of your birth Predictions for the years ahead Advice on
love, careers, and more! The In Focus series applies a modern
approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects.
Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner's
guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly
illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book
includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside
the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the
most important information on the subject.
This book deals with harnessing the ancient powers of the oracle
for divination and interpretation, that is shown in over 150
photographs. It is an accessible guide to an ancient Chinese art,
offering a more harmonious approach to life, with an awareness and
a respect for the influences acting upon us. It provides
interpretations of the trigrams, giving spiritual guidance for all
kinds of questions and dilemmas. It features over 250 beautiful
photographs and specially commissioned illustrations accompany the
text, aiding interpretation of the I Ching. In its original form,
the I Ching was devised by the ancient shaman of China over 4,000
years ago. Developed by the legendary first emperor of China and
then the venerable philosopher Confucius, it evolved into a
sophisticated oracle that has bought wisdom and guidance to
generations in both the East and the West. The I Ching, or 'Book of
Changes', is believed to be a complex reflection of the natural
world. Each of the eight fundamental forces of nature - heaven,
earth, fire, water, thunder, wind, mountain and lake - are
represented by trigrams.These are matched together to make
hexagrams, and in a reading the hexagrams that you make as you
throw the symbolic coins will give you spiritual guidance to deal
with your question or dilemma. This book provides all you need to
call upon the wisdom of the Sage, and will help you to intuitively
find the right path to follow.
The Yijing (I Ching) or "Book of Change" is one of the oldest of
the Chinese classic texts and has held a key place in the Daoist
tradition for thousands of years. Explaining the ancient Yijing
system of prediction based on the Xiang (symbolism) and Shu
(numerology) knowledge of Bagua (the eight basic trigrams), which
have not previously been written about outside China, this book
makes the Yijing accessible to the Western world in a new and
fuller way. In the space of eight days' teaching, Master Zhongxian
Wu leads the reader towards a deep understanding of the Eight
Trigrams of the Yijing and shows how to apply this knowledge in
practical ways in daily life. Master Wu explores the numerology and
symbolism of Yijing and clearly explains how the reader can use the
Yijing divination system for themselves. Many real life examples
show the system in action. This remarkable book provides a
user-friendly eight day program that will be a fascinating read for
anyone with an interest in learning more about the Yijing or
Chinese philosophy and culture as a whole, as well as those who
wish to learn how to use the Yijing for practical purposes.
- How to use ancient symbolic tools to explore life-changing
questions.
- Find out what the Wanos, Swords, Cups and Pentacles of the
mystical Tarot deck will tell you about the course of your
life.
- Divine from the wisdom of the I Ching's trigrams how to guide
yourself through life and its changes.
- Beautiful photographs capture the essence of these mysterious
arts.
In a radically new translation and interpretation of the I Ching,
David Hinton strips this ancient Chinese masterwork of the usual
apparatus and discovers a deeply poetic and philosophical text.
Teasing out an elegant vision of the cosmos as ever-changing yet
harmonious, Hinton reveals the seed from which Chinese philosophy,
poetry, and painting grew. Although it was and is widely used for
divination, the I Ching is also a book of poetic philosophy, deeply
valued by artists and intellectuals, and Hinton's translation
restores it to its original lyrical form. Previous translations
have rendered the I Ching as a divination text full of arcane
language and extensive commentary. Though informative, these
versions rarely hint at the work's philosophical heart, let alone
its literary beauty. Here, Hinton translates only the original
stratum of the text, revealing a fully formed work of literature in
its own right. The result is full of wild imagery, fables,
aphorisms, and stories. Acclaimed for the eloquence of his many
translations of ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy, Hinton has
reinvented the I Ching as an exciting contemporary text at once
primal and postmodern.
In this fully illustrated workbook, Dr. Karin Taylor Wu instructs
you in the art of creating an individualized Chinese Four Pillar
astrology chart. For the first time to the western audience, learn
the traditional method of BaZi calculation without needing a
Chinese calendar. Detailed instructions show how your destiny is
contained within your birth chart, and how to understand its
changes over the whole lifespan. Dr Taylor Wu also explains the
relationship between your individual BaZi chart and your
personality, emotions, health, relationships, aptitudes, and life
chances. With many examples, and worked exercises, including a
detailed interpretation of actual charts and case studies, Dr
Taylor Wu demonstrates how to bring the GanZhi principles to life.
The workbook provides an essential tool for optimizing personal
life choices and for developing healing, consulting, and leadership
skills in order to help others.
A revised edition of the definitive translation of the world's most
important book of divination
- The first English translation from within the tradition by a
Chinese Taoist Master
- Includes translations of the Ten Wings--the commentaries by
Confucius essential to the I Ching's insights
Translated by the eminent Taoist Master Alfred Huang, "The Complete
I Ching" has been praised by scholars and new students of the I
Ching since its first edition. A native Chinese speaker, Master
Huang first translated the original ideograms of the I Ching into
contemporary Chinese and then into English, bringing forth the
intuitive meanings embodied in the images of the I Ching and
imbuing his translation with an accuracy and authenticity not
possible in other English translations. However, what makes his
translation truly definitive is his return to prominence of the Ten
Wings, the commentaries by Confucius that are essential to the I
Ching's insights.
This 10th anniversary edition offers a thorough introduction to the
history of the I Ching, how to use it, and several new divination
methods; in-depth and easy-to-reference translations of each
hexagram name, description, and pictogram; and discussions of the
interrelations between the hexagrams and the spiritual meaning of
their sequence.
A practical guide to the basics of I Ching and how to develop
deeper creative insight and intuitive power The I Ching, or Book of
Changes, is a mix of Taoist and Confucianist philosophies that has
evolved over many centuries and may be the oldest book in
existence. Its main philosophy is that nothing is static and
everything changes over time, so our task is to adjust to the ebb
and flow of changing circumstances. The I Ching can help us: * Make
decisions * Manage sensitive relationships * Tap into our creative
insight and intuitive power In I Ching, Orion Plain and Simple, Kim
Farnell has made the divination system as modern, straightforward,
and user-friendly as possible.
First among the ancient classics, the "I Ching" or "Book of
Changes" is one of the world's most influential books, comparable
to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.
The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its
users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins
about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by
people of many cultures and eras.
This groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is
based on the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou
Dynasty, study of documents showing how it was used in the dynasty,
and on current archaeological research findings. Her translation
removes centuries of encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the "I
Ching"'s core truths for today's readers.
Whether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method
of making wise choices or in understanding the world view of the
early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.
* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and
Spirit Category * The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better
understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony.
Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have
significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu
explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn
from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal
signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the
Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and
live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with
nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide,
you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make
choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships,
career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest
potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals
accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its
relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating
read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their
life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.
The I Ching Gift Set includes Wu Wei's newly revised and updated
edition of The I Ching: The Book of Answers. Also included are 50
yarrow stalks, hand-picked by farmers in Northeast China
specifically for use in divination with the I Ching, and a
step-by-step picture guide to using yarrow stalks, the original and
only favorable way to access this ancient wisdom. These are
exquisitely packaged for gift-giving.
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