64 hexagrams
64 forms of change
A hexagram is not a fate label, but the shape of a moment. It shows where a situation has ripened, where to wait, and where action needs measure.
№ 1 · 乾
The Creative
Strong beginning needs form, or energy scatters as sparks.
№ 2 · 坤
The Receptive
Earth does not push the seed, but gives it place, nourishment, and quiet.
№ 3 · 屯
Difficulty at the Beginning
A sprout breaks soil not because the path is easy, but because time has come.
№ 4 · 蒙
Youthful Folly
Not knowing is no shame. It is dangerous to demand answers while refusing to learn.
№ 5 · 需
Waiting
Waiting is not emptiness if you prepare the vessel for rain.
№ 6 · 訟
Conflict
Conflict asks you to separate principle from pride and fact from noise.
№ 11 · 泰
Peace
Peace arrives when above and below begin exchanging, not commanding.
№ 12 · 否
Standstill
Standstill shows exchange between levels is broken: words do not arrive, efforts are not received.
№ 24 · 復
Return
Return begins quietly: one line of light comes back from below.
№ 29 · 坎
The Abyss
The Abyss teaches crossing danger not by heroism, but skill and sobriety.
№ 36 · 明夷
Darkening of the Light
Sometimes wisdom is not shining brighter, but preserving fire until safe time.
№ 39 · 蹇
Obstruction
An obstacle is not always an enemy; sometimes it shows where another route is needed.
№ 1 · 乾
The Creative
Strong beginning needs form, or energy scatters as sparks.
№ 2 · 坤
The Receptive
Earth does not push the seed, but gives it place, nourishment, and quiet.
№ 3 · 屯
Difficulty at the Beginning
A sprout breaks soil not because the path is easy, but because time has come.
№ 4 · 蒙
Youthful Folly
Not knowing is no shame. It is dangerous to demand answers while refusing to learn.
№ 5 · 需
Waiting
Waiting is not emptiness if you prepare the vessel for rain.
№ 6 · 訟
Conflict
Conflict asks you to separate principle from pride and fact from noise.
№ 11 · 泰
Peace
Peace arrives when above and below begin exchanging, not commanding.
№ 12 · 否
Standstill
Standstill shows exchange between levels is broken: words do not arrive, efforts are not received.
№ 24 · 復
Return
Return begins quietly: one line of light comes back from below.
№ 29 · 坎
The Abyss
The Abyss teaches crossing danger not by heroism, but skill and sobriety.
№ 36 · 明夷
Darkening of the Light
Sometimes wisdom is not shining brighter, but preserving fire until safe time.
№ 39 · 蹇
Obstruction
An obstacle is not always an enemy; sometimes it shows where another route is needed.
№ 40 · 解
Deliverance
Deliverance comes when the knot can be untied, not hacked apart.
№ 48 · 井
The Well
The Well is a resource that nourishes many if not polluted or forgotten.
№ 52 · 艮
Keeping Still
The mountain does not rush to answer. It shows where movement must stop to see form.
№ 55 · 豐
Abundance
Abundance is peak light, where it matters not only to receive, but not to go blind.
№ 59 · 渙
Dispersion
Dispersion melts ice, but asks not to lose form together with tension.
№ 64 · 未濟
Before Completion
Before completion, the most dangerous thing is deciding everything is already done.
№ 7 · 師
The Army
Hexagram The Army shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 8 · 比
Holding Together
Hexagram Holding Together shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 9 · 小畜
Small Taming
Hexagram Small Taming shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 10 · 履
Treading
Hexagram Treading shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 13 · 同人
Fellowship
Hexagram Fellowship shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 14 · 大有
Great Possession
Hexagram Great Possession shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 15 · 謙
Modesty
Hexagram Modesty shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 16 · 豫
Enthusiasm
Hexagram Enthusiasm shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 17 · 隨
Following
Hexagram Following shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 18 · 蠱
Work on the Decayed
Hexagram Work on the Decayed shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 19 · 臨
Approach
Hexagram Approach shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 20 · 觀
Contemplation
Hexagram Contemplation shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 21 · 噬嗑
Biting Through
Hexagram Biting Through shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 22 · 賁
Grace
Hexagram Grace shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 23 · 剝
Splitting Apart
Hexagram Splitting Apart shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 25 · 無妄
Innocence
Hexagram Innocence shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 26 · 大畜
Great Taming
Hexagram Great Taming shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 27 · 頤
Nourishment
Hexagram Nourishment shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 28 · 大過
Great Excess
Hexagram Great Excess shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 30 · 離
The Clinging
Hexagram The Clinging shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 31 · 咸
Influence
Hexagram Influence shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 32 · 恆
Duration
Hexagram Duration shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 33 · 遯
Retreat
Hexagram Retreat shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 34 · 大壯
Great Power
Hexagram Great Power shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 35 · 晉
Progress
Hexagram Progress shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 37 · 家人
The Family
Hexagram The Family shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 38 · 睽
Opposition
Hexagram Opposition shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 41 · 損
Decrease
Hexagram Decrease shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 42 · 益
Increase
Hexagram Increase shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 43 · 夬
Breakthrough
Hexagram Breakthrough shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 44 · 姤
Coming to Meet
Hexagram Coming to Meet shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 45 · 萃
Gathering Together
Hexagram Gathering Together shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 46 · 升
Pushing Upward
Hexagram Pushing Upward shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 47 · 困
Oppression
Hexagram Oppression shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 49 · 革
Revolution
Hexagram Revolution shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 50 · 鼎
The Cauldron
Hexagram The Cauldron shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 51 · 震
Shock
Hexagram Shock shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 53 · 漸
Development
Hexagram Development shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 54 · 歸妹
Marrying Maiden
Hexagram Marrying Maiden shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 56 · 旅
The Wanderer
Hexagram The Wanderer shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 57 · 巽
The Gentle
Hexagram The Gentle shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 58 · 兌
The Joyous
Hexagram The Joyous shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 60 · 節
Limitation
Hexagram Limitation shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 61 · 中孚
Inner Truth
Hexagram Inner Truth shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 62 · 小過
Small Excess
Hexagram Small Excess shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.
№ 63 · 既濟
After Completion
Hexagram After Completion shows where the situation asks not for fear-based guessing, but for the exact rhythm of change.