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The 64 Hexagrams

Explore the complete collection of I Ching hexagrams. Each hexagram represents a unique situation and offers wisdom for life's journey.

#1

The Creative

乾 (Qián)

creativitystrength
#2

The Receptive

坤 (Kūn)

receptivitynurturing
#3

Difficulty at the Beginning

屯 (Zhūn)

new beginningschallenges
#4

Youthful Folly

蒙 (Méng)

learninginexperience
#5

Waiting

需 (Xū)

patiencetiming
#6

Conflict

讼 (Sòng)

conflictopposition
#7

The Army

师 (Shī)

leadershipdiscipline
#8

Holding Together

比 (Bǐ)

unitycooperation
#9

The Taming Power of the Small

小畜 (Xiǎo Xù)

refinementgradual progress
#10

Treading

履 (Lǚ)

conductpropriety
#11

Peace

泰 (Tài)

harmonyprosperity
#12

Standstill

否 (Pǐ)

stagnationwithdrawal
#13

Fellowship with Men

同人 (Tóng Rén)

fellowshipcooperation
#14

Possession in Great Measure

大有 (Dà Yǒu)

abundancewealth
#15

Modesty

谦 (Qiān)

humilitymodesty
#16

Enthusiasm

豫 (Yù)

enthusiasminspiration
#17

Following

随 (Suí)

followingadaptation
#18

Work on What Has Been Spoiled

蛊 (Gǔ)

repairrenovation
#19

Approach

临 (Lín)

approachadvancement
#20

Contemplation

观 (Guān)

observationreflection
#21

Biting Through

噬嗑 (Shì Kè)

justicedecision
#22

Grace

贲 (Bì)

beautyelegance
#23

Splitting Apart

剥 (Bō)

declineerosion
#24

Return

复 (Fù)

renewalrebirth
#25

Innocence

无妄 (Wú Wàng)

spontaneitynaturalness
#26

The Taming Power of the Great

大畜 (Dà Xù)

accumulationrestraint
#27

The Corners of the Mouth

颐 (Yí)

nourishmentsustenance
#28

Preponderance of the Great

大过 (Dà Guò)

excessextraordinary
#29

The Abysmal

坎 (Kǎn)

dangerperseverance
#30

The Clinging

离 (Lí)

clarityillumination
#31

Influence

咸 (Xián)

attractioninfluence
#32

Duration

恒 (Héng)

enduranceconsistency
#33

Retreat

遯 (Dùn)

withdrawalstrategic retreat
#34

The Power of the Great

大壮 (Dà Zhuàng)

strengthpower
#35

Progress

晋 (Jìn)

advancementprogress
#36

Darkening of the Light

明夷 (Míng Yí)

adversityconcealment
#37

The Family

家人 (Jiā Rén)

familyrelationships
#38

Opposition

睽 (Kuí)

oppositiondifference
#39

Obstruction

蹇 (Jiǎn)

obstructiondifficulty
#40

Deliverance

解 (Jiě)

liberationrelease
#41

Decrease

损 (Sǔn)

reductionsacrifice
#42

Increase

益 (Yì)

growthbenefit
#43

Breakthrough

夬 (Guài)

breakthroughresolution
#44

Coming to Meet

姤 (Gòu)

meetingtemptation
#45

Gathering Together

萃 (Cuì)

gatheringunity
#46

Pushing Upward

升 (Shēng)

growthadvancement
#47

Oppression

困 (Kùn)

adversityexhaustion
#48

The Well

井 (Jǐng)

resourcesnourishment
#49

Revolution

革 (Gé)

changerevolution
#50

The Cauldron

鼎 (Dǐng)

transformationnourishment
#51

The Arousing

震 (Zhèn)

shockawakening
#52

Keeping Still

艮 (Gèn)

stillnessmeditation
#53

Development

渐 (Jiàn)

gradual progressdevelopment
#54

The Marrying Maiden

归妹 (Guī Mèi)

relationshipscaution
#55

Abundance

丰 (Fēng)

abundancefullness
#56

The Wanderer

旅 (Lǚ)

journeytravel
#57

The Gentle

巽 (Xùn)

gentlenesspenetration
#58

The Joyous

兑 (Duì)

joyharmony
#59

Dispersion

涣 (Huàn)

dissolutiondispersion
#60

Limitation

节 (Jié)

restraintlimitation
#61

Inner Truth

中孚 (Zhōng Fú)

sinceritytruth
#62

Preponderance of the Small

小过 (Xiǎo Guò)

humilitysmall actions
#63

After Completion

既济 (Jì Jì)

completionsuccess
#64

Before Completion

未济 (Wèi Jì)

potentialcaution

About the I Ching Hexagrams

The I Ching consists of 64 hexagrams, each made up of six lines that can be either solid (yang) or broken (yin). These hexagrams represent different life situations and provide guidance for decision-making and understanding change.

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Universal Patterns

Each hexagram represents fundamental life situations

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