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Jun 2, 2001 · For example, a heterogeneous mixture of vegetable and flower seeds is made meaningful when one sorts them into their separate categories. The disparate elements then become coherently "united" -- in I Chingterms, each line obtains its proper correlate as in Hexagram number 63.
The I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most ancient manuscripts. While some obscure Sumerian or Egyptian texts may pre-date it slightly, the I Ching is unique in that it is more available today than at any other time in its history: it has to be the oldest continuously published book on the planet.
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When guests gather at the door, enthusiasm is high, and divergent agendas are not yet apparent—such are the beginnings of fellowship. Use these moments carefully; they are opportunities not to be missed. To foster goodwill among a group at the start of an enterprise or consortium, avoid secret agreements. Goodwill is a fruit that blossoms in the li...
Fellowship within an exclusive group can bring regret or humiliation. When social contacts are elitist, divisiveness and unhealthy quarreling result. This creates limitations for everyone. Avoid pettiness and shallow discrimination; be open to others and their offerings. Serious loss is unlikely, but hard feelings created by an attempt to gain a te...
Those who mistrust their allies, spying on them and planning surprise maneuvers, usually become trapped in their own nets. Avoid unnecessary plotting and scheming, for it is a sign of the disintegration of your community. When such a pattern has begun, put a stop to it immediately! Things will only get worse if you play games, especially now.
Quarrels and misunderstandings among associates have a way of settling themselves, and this brings good fortune. Let a natural resolution form between you, because fighting openly is not a good idea at this time. Imagine someone on a journey who, after a small mistake, has the patience to see the error of his or her ways, before it is too late to c...
The strongest bond is the one between two human hearts that have come to know and share each other’s inner thoughts and desires. Whether separated by circumstances or fate, divided by differences of opinion, or angered by each other’s behavior, if the bond is true, nothing can break it. This type of union can experience difficulty, but it will ulti...
There is fellowship with convenient associates, but warmth is lacking. A group of cordial people may be neighbors or associates, yet no great purpose unites them. That is okay; civility may be a less connected form of community, but it serves its members all the same. Though the situation may not be terribly satisfying, neither is it a cause for re...
May 26, 2001 · In the I Ching rain always means the union between heaven and earth, above and below, Self and ego, thought and feeling, etc. The supreme union is a holy marriage, as described in hexagram number eleven.
study the ancient and venerable I Ching, or Book of Changes. There are many English interpretations of this world classic, four of which are both well-regarded and generally available. These are: The James Legge translation -- 1899 The Wilhelm/Baynes translation -- 1950 The John Blofeld translation -- 1965 The Da Liu translation – 1975
Mar 19, 2001 · See the great man -- his will is accomplished in the south. Legge: The character for this hexagram means advancing in an upward direction, or ascending. The figure symbolizes the promotion of an able officer to the highest pinnacle of distinction.
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The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is the most widely read of the five Chinese Classics. The book was traditionally written by the legendary Chinese Emperor Fu Hsi (2953-2838 B.C.). It is possible that the the I Ching originated from a prehistoric divination technique which dates back as far as 5000 B.C.
