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Today · 今日更新 2026年5月18日

I Ching Original Text — Hexagrams 6, 7, 8: Song, Shi, Bi

Three new chapters in our I Ching Original Text · 易经原文 series are live. Read the complete original classical Chinese text of Hexagrams 6-8: Song (讼卦, Conflict), Shi (师卦, The Army), and Bi (比卦, Union) — with modern Chinese translation, English translation, and bilingual commentary.

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Coming Next · 下次更新 2026年5月19日

Hexagram 9: Xiao Xu (小畜卦) — Small Accumulation

The ninth chapter in our I Ching original text series. Hexagram 9 represents the gradual accumulation of small things into great force.

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I Ching — The Book of Changes

One of the oldest Chinese classics, serving as a guide to understanding the patterns of the universe for over 3,000 years. Read our articles →

Yin & Yang

The fundamental duality of the universe — light and dark, active and passive, male and female. All phenomena arise from the dynamic interplay of Yin and Yang, the building blocks of Chinese philosophy.

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The 64 Hexagrams

Each of the 64 hexagrams represents a unique life situation or universal pattern — from Hexagram 1 "The Creative" to Hexagram 64 "Before Completion." By consulting the I Ching, one can gain profound insight into any circumstance.

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Divination & Guidance

Traditionally consulted by tossing three coins six times, the I Ching provides guidance for decision-making, relationships, career, and personal growth with remarkable depth and accuracy.

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Embracing Change

The core teaching: change is the only constant. By understanding the rhythms of change — the ebb and flow of circumstances — we learn to flow with life rather than resist it, finding peace in every season.

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I Ching Original Text · 易经原文

Read the original classical Chinese text of the I Ching, with modern Chinese translation, English translation, and bilingual explanations. Updated regularly with new chapters.

䷀ Hexagram 1: Qian (乾卦)

The Creative — Heaven. The purest expression of Yang energy. Complete original text with line-by-line translation, commentary from the Ten Wings, and in-depth bilingual explanations.

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䷁ Hexagram 2: Kun (坤卦)

The Receptive — Earth. The pure expression of Yin energy. Complete original text with line-by-line translation, commentary from the Ten Wings, and in-depth bilingual explanations.

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䷂ Hexagram 3: Zhun (屯卦)

Difficulty at the Beginning. The first hexagram after Creation — how all great endeavors begin with struggle, perseverance, and the wisdom of building foundations.

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📖 Full Text Series

We are translating the complete text of all 64 hexagrams — one chapter at a time. Each chapter includes classical text, modern Chinese, English, and explanations.

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Ba Gua — The Eight Trigrams

The eight fundamental symbols that form the foundation of I Ching, representing the primal forces of the universe. Each trigram consists of three lines — broken (Yin) or solid (Yang).

Qian (乾) Heaven · Creative
Kun (坤) Earth · Receptive
Zhen (震) Thunder · Arousing
Xun (巽) Wind · Gentle
Kan (坎) Water · Abysmal
Li (离) Fire · Clinging
Gen (艮) Mountain · Still
Dui (兑) Lake · Joyful

The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.

— Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

Feng Shui — The Art of Placement

An ancient Chinese practice dating back over 3,000 years — harmonizing individuals with their surrounding environment to promote health, prosperity, and well-being.

Compass School

Using the Luo Pan compass to analyze directional energy and determine the most auspicious orientations for homes, offices, beds, and desks.

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Form School

Examining the landscape, shapes, and forms of the surrounding environment — mountains, water, roads, and buildings — to assess the quality of energy flow.

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Qi (Energy Flow)

Qi is the vital life force that permeates everything. Good Feng Shui ensures that Qi flows smoothly and gently through a space, bringing vitality.

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Five Elements Balance

Balancing Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water within a space through colors, shapes, and materials. Each element supports specific life areas.

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Wu Xing — The Five Elements

The five phases of energy that describe the cycles of nature, the human body, relationships, and the entire cosmos.

Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
Water

The Cycles of Creation & Control

Creation Cycle (Sheng): Wood fuels Fire → Fire creates Earth (ash) → Earth bears Metal → Metal collects Water → Water nourishes Wood. This is the nurturing, generative cycle of the Five Elements.

Control Cycle (Ke): Wood parts Earth → Earth absorbs Water → Water extinguishes Fire → Fire melts Metal → Metal cuts Wood. This is the balancing, regulating cycle.

These cycles form the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), martial arts, Feng Shui, Chinese astrology (Ba Zi), and even Chinese cuisine. Understanding them reveals how everything in the universe is interconnected.

About the Author · 作者介绍

Meet the person behind I Ching Wisdom — bringing authentic Chinese traditional knowledge to the world.

David Chen 陈明远

I Ching & Feng Shui Practitioner · Family-Trained · 12+ Years of Practice

I was born into a family where the I Ching was part of everyday life. My grandfather, a respected practitioner of Chinese metaphysics, passed down his knowledge through patient, rigorous teaching — starting when I was 16. For over a decade, I have helped hundreds of people navigate life's challenges through the wisdom of the I Ching, Feng Shui, and the Five Elements.

Every article on this site is rooted in original classical Chinese texts and real-world consulting experience — not secondhand summaries.

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Interactive tools based on traditional Chinese wisdom. More coming soon.

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A virtual wooden fish for mindfulness and meditation. Tap to hear the sound, count your strikes, and find your inner peace.

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📅 Chinese Almanac · 看黄历

Check today's auspicious and inauspicious activities, lunar calendar date, and traditional Chinese almanac information.

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Cast a hexagram and receive guidance from the ancient Book of Changes. Wisdom at your fingertips.

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