Guide to the Yi King
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Yi KingTrigram Qian (Heaven)Qian, Heaven, is the trigram of three solid lines: strength, creative drive, authority. Image, traditional attributes, hexagram no. 1 and points for reflection.Yi KingTrigram Kun (Earth)Kun, Earth, is the trigram of three broken lines: receptivity, support, active gentleness. Image, traditional attributes, hexagram no. 2 and points for reflection.Yi KingTrigram Zhen (Thunder)Zhen, Thunder, is a trigram with one solid line beneath two broken lines: stirring, first movement. Image, attributes, hexagram no. 51 and points for reflection.Yi KingTrigram Kan (Water)Kan, Water, is the trigram of one solid line between two broken lines: danger, depth, perseverance. Image, attributes, hexagram no. 29 and points for reflection.Yi KingTrigram Gen (Mountain)Gen, Mountain, is the trigram of one solid line above two broken lines: stillness, stopping, limits. Image, attributes, hexagram no. 52 and points for reflection.Yi KingTrigram Xun (Wind)Xun, Wind, is the trigram of one broken line beneath two solid lines: gentleness, penetration, slow influence. Image, attributes, hexagram no. 57 and points for reflection.Yi KingTrigram Li (Fire)Li, Fire, is the trigram of one broken line between two solid lines: clarity, light, dependence. Image, attributes, hexagram no. 30 and points for reflection.Yi KingDui Trigram (the Lake)Dui, the Lake, is the trigram with one broken line above two solid lines: joy, speech, exchange. Image, attributes, hexagram no. 58 and pointers for reflection.Yi KingThe I Ching, Book of Changes: history and readingThe I Ching is a Chinese classic of 64 hexagrams, first a divination manual and later a book of wisdom. History, structure, consultation methods, and limits.
The meanings mentioned belong to tradition and symbolism. They are neither promises of results nor medical advice.