The Sixty-Four Hexagrams of the I Ching
| Sixty-four hexagrams | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01. Dry | 02. Kun | 03. Tun | 04. Meng | 05. Need | 06. Litigation | 07. Teacher | 08. Comparison |
| 09. Small Animal | 10. Shoes | 11. Thai | 12. No | 13. Fandom | 14. Great | 15. Humility | 16. Yu-Ching |
| 17. Follow | 18. Gu | 19. Clinical | 20. View | 21. Shi Ke | 22. Ben | 23. Peeling | 24. Complex |
| 25. Wuwang | 26. Big Livestock | 27. Yi | 28. Major offense | 29. Kan | 30. Separation | 31. Salty | 32. Heng |
| 33. Escape | 34. Big and strong | 35. Jin | 36. Ming Yi | 37. Family | 38. Kui | 39. Jian | 40. Jie |
| 41. Loss | 42. Yiqi | 43. The | 44. Gou | 45. Cui | 46. Ascension | 47. Trapped | 48. Well |
| 49. Leather | 50. Ding | 51. Earthquake | 52. Gen | 53. Gradually | 54. Guimei | 55. Feng | 56. Travel |
| 57. Xun | 58. Exchange | 59. Disappearance | 60. Festival | 61. Zhongfu | 62. Minor offense | 63. Jiji | 64. Unsuccessful |
Hexagram 1: Qian
Qian represents heaven (Qian Gua) and strives for self-improvement
Image says: A trapped dragon gets water and good luck comes to it. It can't help but feel happy. All its wishes will come true and its fortune will gradually improve in the future.
Hexagram 2 Kun
Kun represents the earth (Kun hexagram) and is a symbol of great virtue and tolerance.
Xiang says: A fat sheep loses its flock and runs into a hill. A hungry tiger sees it and opens its mouth wide. It is happy to eat the delicious food and fill its stomach. If this hexagram is used for divination, it will be very auspicious.
Hexagram 3: Tun
Water Thunder Tun (Tun Gua) - Difficult Beginning
Image says: The wind blows the silk into a tangled mess, making you feel confused and worried. If you go slowly, things will go smoothly, but if you go too fast, you will feel restricted.
Hexagram 4: Meng
Mountains and rivers Meng (Meng Gua) Enlightenment and striving
Xiang says: The lines in the hexagram indicate a small loss, and the fortune of a gentleman is not good. There will be trivialities in marriage and partnership, and one will suffer hardship when doing things.
Hexagram 5: Xu
Water and Heaven (Xu Gua) - Stay positive and wait
Image says: A bright pearl has been buried deep in the earth for a long time, and has been dull and lifeless until now. Suddenly, a strong wind blows away the earth, and it naturally reveals itself again.
Hexagram 6: Litigation
Tianshui Song (Song Gua) - Be cautious in disputes and avoid lawsuits
Xiang says: If you have something on your mind, it will be difficult to do anything. It is just like two people fighting for the way to go. When it rains, both of them want to be the first. Whoever is willing to give way to the other person will go a step further.
The 7th Diviner
Earth Water Master (Shi Gua) Take risks but go smoothly
Xiang says: The generals receive orders to go to war, riding fierce horses and pulling strong bows. They can shoot the arrow accurately from a hundred paces away, and when the arrow hits the gold, they feel happy.
Hexagram 8: Bi
Water and Earth Bi (Bi Gua) Honesty and Unity
Xiang says: When sailing with the wind, the sail is spread out, and the sky helps with a gust of wind. You can go freely without any effort and go as you please with great success.
Hexagram 9: Xiaoxu
Feng Tian Xiao Xu (Xiao Xu Gua) - Raising and waiting for advancement
Xiang says: When the seedlings encounter drought, all the tips are scorched; when the clouds are thick, no rain falls; the farmer looks up and sighs; don't be too proud.
Hexagram 10: Lu
Tianze Lu (Lu Gua) - down-to-earth
Xiang says: The phoenix landed on Mount Xiqi, and with its long cries a sage emerged. King Wen was sent from heaven to establish a great empire, and the country enjoyed wealth and glory for eight hundred years.
Hexagram 11: Tai
Tai Gua (Di Tian Tai) changes with the times
Xiang says: You enter the examination room with a full belly of knowledge, and return home triumphantly with top three honors. From now on, you will be free from worries and depression, and be filled with joy like thunder out of the blue.
Hexagram 12: No
Heaven and earth are not connected.
Image says: A tiger falling into a pit is in a terrible state. It is easy to move forward but difficult to retreat. Your plans will not go as you wish, and you will be involved in illness and quarrels.
Hexagram 13
Tianhuo Tongren (Tongren hexagram) upper and lower harmony
Xiang says: There is something suspicious in your heart, and your previous plans have not been realized. Fortunately, you meet a wise person who guides you, and all your worries will disappear.
Hexagram 14: Great
Fire and Heaven Dayou (Dayou Gua) Follow the will of heaven and time
Xiang says: If you chop trees and catch birds, you will be successful. Gossips will naturally disappear. Marriage and partnership will be effortless. If you ask about getting lost, you will not escape.
Hexagram 15: Humility
Di Shan Qian (Qian Gua) High inside and low outside
Xiang says: God gives a poor man a letter of gold, and they divide it equally without fighting or arguing. After both of them get the gold, all their wishes come true.
Hexagram 16 Yu
Thunder Earth Yu (Yu Gua) Follow the trend
Xiang says: Taigong put down the apricot yellow flag, took the monster as his disciple and returned to Xiqi. From then on, the Azure Dragon got the throne, and everything went well as soon as he planned.
Hexagram 17: Sui
Ze Lei Sui (Sui Gua) - Be flexible at any time
Image says: After walking in the mud for several years, the cart is now leaning against a cliff. Now you should make more effort and climb up the cliff to make a fortune.
Hexagram 18: Gu
Mountain Wind Gu (Gu Gu) Revitalizes the Weak and the Weak
Xiang says: The lines in the hexagram are like pushing a mill. If things go smoothly, it will be a blessing, but otherwise it will be a disaster. What is good in your heart will come late, and everything will go wrong because of being in a hurry.
Hexagram 19: Lin
Di Ze Lin (Lin Gua) teaches people to protect people
Xiang says: When the king is unjust, the people are in dire straits, and they always wish for the clouds to clear and the sky to appear. Fortunately, they meet a wise ruler who governs with benevolence, and they can live in peace and happiness again.
Hexagram 20: Guan
Fengdi Guan (Guan Gua) Observe the lower and look up
Xiang says: When the hexagram encounters a drought and a river, there will be high interest in business, and someone will come to help in marriage, and you will never suffer when going out.
Hexagram 21: Shi Ke
Fire Thunder Shi Ke (Shi Ke Gua): Combination of Hardness and Softness
Xiang says: Bad luck is like being hungry, but fortunately you are served food, which fills your stomach and makes you happy, and your worries gradually disappear.
Hexagram 22: Ben
Mountain Fire Ben (Ben Gua) Decoration and Quality
Xiang says: Recently, the fortune has been good, and the gentlemen are looking for a beautiful lady. The great auspiciousness of bells and drums, the fortune teller will be happy when he encounters it.
Hexagram 23: Peel
Mountain Peel (Peeling hexagram) stops with the trend
Xiang says: A magpie roosts in the woods late at night, unaware that there is an eagle in the woods first. Although they live together, they feel bad for each other. If this happens, the right and wrong will not be taken lightly.
Hexagram 24: Fu
Di Lei Fu (Fu Gua) implies movement and compliance
Xiang says: Ma and Taigong are not in harmony, and people in the world are full of worries and doubts. The benefactor is ungrateful and turns into a grudge, and right and wrong arise out of the blue.
Hexagram 25: Wuwang
Tianlei Wuwang (Wuwang Gua) is obtained without any intention
Image says: A flying bird misses its chance and falls into a cage. Even if it tries to fly, it cannot soar. It should just do its duty now. It will never be possible to climb high.
Hexagram 26 Daxu
Mountain and Heaven Great Livestock (Great Livestock Hexagram) Stop but Don’t Stop
Xiang says: Worry often locks your brows, and thousands of thoughts are on your mind. From now on, be careful not to break out of the formation, and act arbitrarily without being involved.
Hexagram 27 Yi
Mountain Thunder Yi (Yi Gua) Pure and righteous to nourish
Xiang says: Taigong was fishing alone in the Weishui River, holding a fishing rod and feeling full of worries. Then King Wen came and visited him, and he was never tortured again from then on.
Hexagram 28 Daguo
Zefeng Daguo (Daguo hexagram) Extraordinary action
Image says: You dream of gold and silver at night, but when you wake up you still don’t see a penny. For now you should just focus on your duties, and thinking too much is just a waste of time.
Hexagram 29: Kan
Kan represents water (Kan Gua) Take risks and use them
Xiang said: A bright moon shines on the water, but only its shadow can be seen, not the moon itself. A foolish man thinks it is treasure and goes down to take it, but finds nothing after searching for a long time.
Hexagram 30: Li
Li represents fire (Li Gua) and supports
Xiang says: If an official comes to divine, he will be promoted; if a farmer comes to divine, his property will increase; if a business owner comes to divine, he will make a lot of profit; if a craftsman comes to divine, he will be very prosperous.
Hexagram 31: Xian
Zeshanxian (Xian Gua) Mutual Induction
Xiang says: When luck is gone, gold loses its luster, when luck comes, sticks sprout, the month is extremely good, and you will be happy and generous.
Hexagram 32 Heng
Thunder and Wind Heng (Heng Gua) Perseverance leads to success
Image says: The fisherman has good luck in finding fish, the fish hit the net and cannot escape, others cannot earn the money, but whoever wants to catch it can just make do with it.
Hexagram 33: Dun
Tianshan Dun (Dun Gua) escape from the world to save the world
Xiang says: Thick clouds cover the sun and it is not bright. I advise you not to travel far. Marriage and wealth are not favorable. Be careful of gossip.
Hexagram 34 Da Zhuang
Thunder and Heaven Great Strength (Da Zhuang Gua) Do not act rashly
Xiang says: The hexagram indicates that the carpenter has obtained a large piece of wood. He should start working on the road now. Good luck will come and everything will go smoothly. If there is any problem, he can take care of it himself and be at ease.
Hexagram 35 Jin
Fire Earth Jin (Jin Gua) Seeking Progress and Development
Xiang said: If you hoe the ground and get rid of the weeds among the seedlings, whoever wants money will come to you. If you hoe and get silver, this is considered good luck.
Hexagram 36 Ming Yi
Earth Fire Ming Yi (Ming Yi Gua) Darkness turns to light
Image says: When you are out of luck you can't go anywhere, you rush to cross the river but destroy the bridge, your benefactor becomes ungrateful and turns into a grudge, all your hard work is in vain.
Hexagram 37: Family
Fenghuo Jia Ren (Jia Ren Gua) governs the business with sincerity and authority
Xiang says: A flower blooms in the mirror, it looks very beautiful but cannot be touched. I advise you not to fall in love with the flower in the mirror. It would be strange if the master of this hexagram encounters this.
Hexagram 38 Kui
Huo Ze Kui (Kuai Gua): Seeking Common Ground in Difference
Xiang says: This hexagram indicates bad luck, just like Taigong doing business, he sells pigs and cows quickly but sells sheep slowly, and when he sells both pigs and sheep at the same time, they cannot be slaughtered.
Hexagram 39: Jian
Water and Mountain Jian (Jian Gua) Dangers and obstacles lie ahead
Image says: Heavy rain is pouring down on the ground and snow is all over the sky. People on the road are suffering and feeling cold. They are dragging their feet and struggling. Things are not going as they wish and they are getting impatient.
Interpretation of Hexagram 40
Lei Shui Jie (Jie Gua) Judo leads to cure
Xiang says: The current month is like passing a test, you will suffer untold hardships, but when the time comes, someone will rescue you, and it will be irrelevant what you do.
Hexagram 41 Sun
Shan Ze Sun (Sun hexagram) Balance of gains and losses
Xiang says: Good fortune does not require too much worry, it is like the torture of pushing a cart, the mountain road is rugged and the ears are hanging down, and you can't push them left and right.
Hexagram 42 Yi
Wind and Thunder Yi (Yi Gua) harms the upper and benefits the lower
Image says: Good luck is coming, the dead tree that has been dead for years is blooming again, the branches and leaves are growing luxuriantly again, everyone who sees it will praise it.
Hexagram 43: Que
Ze Tian Que (Gua) - Decision and Harmony
Xiang says: The spider escapes from the web like a celestial army, and gets stuck to the wings and feathers of a bee. Fortunately, a strong wind blows the web apart, and the spider escapes from the disaster and is free.
Hexagram 44: Gou
Tian Feng Gou (Gu Gua) There is wind in the world
Xiang says: It is a joy to meet friends in a foreign land. You should know that your luck and fortune will be increased. From now on, you will have a smooth journey and will be unrelated to others in the future.
Hexagram 45
Zedi Cui (Cui Gua) Gathering and gathering
Xiang says: The fish playing in the water is startled by the net, it jumps over the Dragon Gate and turns into a dragon, the three-foot willows hang golden threads, and ten thousand peach blossoms show your ability.
Hexagram 46: Sheng
Earth Wind Rising (Sheng Gua) Gentle and modest
Xiang says: If a scholar comes to divine, he will gain fame, and his business will be prosperous. Craftsmen will have good transactions, and farmers will have a good harvest.
Hexagram 47: Kun
Zeshuikun (Kun Gua) - Seeking a solution to a difficult situation
Xiang says: It is so sad when good luck does not come to you. You go up and lift the ladder, but you cannot get the wings of a tube of insects. You go up and cannot come down.
Hexagram 48: Well
Water Wind Well (Well) - Seeking Talents
Xiang says: The dry well has been broken for many years, but one day fresh spring water comes out, which can provide life and relieve thirst, and people will envy you. Good luck will come naturally.
Hexagram 49: Ge
Zehuo Ge (Ge Gua) Follows the will of heaven and responds to people
Xiang says: The seedlings gradually wither during drought, but fortunately the rain comes from heaven, the worries go away and joy comes, and everything turns around, and all your plans and actions will go as you wish.
Hexagram 50: Ding
Fire and Wind Ding (Ding hexagram) Steady and Changeable
Image says: Orioles, ducks, clams fall on the beach, the clams, orioles and ducks flap their wings, the fisherman moves forward and gains double benefits, the lost traveler is at ease.
Hexagram 51: Zhen
Zhen means thunder (Zhen Gua) - stay calm in the face of danger
Xiang said: There is a golden bell in the mud, and everyone is taking it as a toy stone. Suddenly one day the bell is hung up, and its loud sound is known throughout the world.
Hexagram 52 Gen
Gen represents mountain (Gen Gua) and moves and is done at the right time
Image says: Money often crosses your mind, but unfortunately it is hard to get it. Be patient when things don't go as you wish, and don't speak when you encounter trivial matters.
Hexagram 53: Gradual
Wind Mountain (Jian Gua) Gradually Accumulate Virtue
Xiang says: The handsome bird is lucky to get out of the cage, and escapes the disaster, showing its majesty. Once it is successful and blessed, it can go anywhere it wants.
Hexagram 54 Guimei
Lei Ze Gui Mei (Guimei Gua) Establishing a Family and Prospering a Business
Xiang says: If you want to catch fish, you must go into the water. It is not convenient to look for them on trees. It will be difficult to do as you please after climbing up and down. Your efforts will be in vain and your luck will be mediocre.
Hexagram 55: Feng
Thunder and Fire (Feng Gua) is slanting at noon
Image says: The ancient mirror has been dim for several years, but once it is polished it becomes as bright as the full moon. If a gentleman encounters this hexagram when planning things, good luck will come naturally.
Tribe 56
Huoshan Lu (Lu Gua) according to the meaning and time
Xiang says: Birds build nests on trees, and villains plot to set them on fire. If you get this hexagram, it is unlucky, and all your plans will be in vain.
Hexagram 57: Xun
Xun represents wind (Xun Gua) Humility brings benefits
Xiang says: A lonely boat is stranded on the beach. It has oars but no water, so it is difficult to move forward or backward. When it rains heavily, the rivers and lakes overflow, and it can move back and forth without any effort.
Hexagram 58 Dui
Dui represents marsh (Dui Gua) is firm inside and soft outside
Xiang says: This hexagram is really desirable. You will feel that doing things is effortless. Don't miss this opportunity. Everything will go as you wish.
Hexagram 59: Huan
Feng Shui Huan (Huan Gua) saves from disunity
Xiang says: You see a gold ingot across the river, but the bank is wide and the water is deep. It is difficult to get the wealth, and it is in vain to think about it day and night.
Hexagram 60
Water and Marsh Festival (Jie Gua) All things have their own rules
Xiang says: Good luck is coming and happiness is born. Jiang Taigong comes on stage to confer the title of god. At this point, all gods abdicate and even if there is a disaster, it will not be a serious one.
Hexagram 61 Zhongfu
Fengze Zhongfu (Zhongfu Gua) - Honesty and Integrity
Image says: People on the road are in a hurry, rushing to cross the thin ice without a bridge. They can get through with caution, but a wrong step will lead them into the water.
Hexagram 62: Xiaoguo
Leishan Xiaoguo (Xiaoguo hexagram): Actions should be moderate
Xiang says: When a pedestrian passes by a single-plank bridge, he will be frightened in his heart and look around. If you walk quickly, you will be able to pass. If you walk slowly, you will definitely feel uneasy.
Hexagram 63: Ji Ji
Water and Fire in Harmony (Ji Ji Gua) - The Peak Will Decline
Xiang says: Your name is on the top of the list of successful candidates, which means that your hard work has paid off. It is auspicious for people to encounter this hexagram, and all their plans will be successful.
Hexagram 64: Wei Ji
Fire and water are not yet complete (Wei Ji Gua) - career is not yet completed
Xiang says: If the ground is several feet deep above the person, it is to prevent people from stealing the camp and robbing the village. Later, Tai Sui was regarded as an evil spirit, so be careful at all times to avoid disaster.
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