I-Ching
Thousands of years ago, rulers in ancient China
would consult the I-Ching for council, much like ancient
Greeks consulted the Oracle at Delphi. Around the third
century, a young scholar by the name of Wang Pi, realized
that the real value in the I-Ching would be found as a tool
for self-discovery. By developing a little personal understanding
of the imagery and words used in the I-Ching, it is possible
to advance your inner understanding.
The I-Ching, the most ancient classic Chinese text, presents
a system of images that identify an order to what seem like
chance events. This ancient system forms a core of Chinese
cultural beliefs. The philosophy of the I-Ching images center
on the view that we live in a dynamic play of balancing
opposites. Yang energy, represented by an unbroken line,
is an initiating masculine energy; yin, represented by a
broken line, is a receptive feminine energy.
| Yang Energy |
Unbroken line |
 |
Masculine / Initiating |
| Yin Energy |
Broken line |
 |
Feminine / Receptive |
The I-Ching images are represented by 64 Hexagrams
of six lines each; these Hexagrams each convey an energetic
image that communicates wisdom passed through the ages.
Each of the 64 I-Ching Hexagrams is made up of two Trigrams.
There are eight possible Trigram combinations that make
up each of the 64 Hexagrams. Each of the eight Trigrams
of the I-Ching represents a visual image. Simply Your Self™ color-codes these
I-Ching Trigrams according to Astrological Sign.
|
I-Ching
Trigram |
Visual
Image |
Astrological
Sign |
 |
Earth |
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Taurus |
 |
Mountain |
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Cancer |
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Water |
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Leo |
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Wind |
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Libra |
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Thunder |
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Aries |
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Fire |
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Aquarius |
 |
Lake |
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Capricorn |
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Heaven |
|
Scorpio |
Information calculated using the time of your birth,
is used to create energetic body maps of the mental, spiritual,
emotional and physical layers of your consciousness. These
maps or personal Mandalas, show the pathways of energy through
your consciousness. The I-Ching Hexagrams, enhanced with
Astrological information, form the core of your energetic
map in a given state of consciousness. Simply Your Self™,
shows you how to
use this information as a tool for self-discovery and effortless
living. To get started on your journey of self-discovery,
visit our members information page and find out about all
the tools available to you through Simply Your Self™
that will help on
your path to effortless living.
