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  I Ching symbols
The I Ching is not a means of Fortune Telling, but like the Runes, it may be seen as a practical guide to life.
Ching translates into Book, and I means Change or Changes, yet at the same time the I also signifies constancy.
In his principle of Synchronicity, he attempts to explain the uncanny accuracy of the I Ching, in that there is interdependence at work between the moment of casting, the psychic state of the observer and the collective unconscious.
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 I Ching - divination
The I-Ching is based upon an entire philosophy which is the unified and cyclical universe, the future develops according to fixed laws and numbers.
The I-Ching philosophy itself is thought to date back thousands of years.
The final writings connected with the I-Ching did not reach the west until the 19th Century when it was translated into German and then into English.
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 The I-Ching - chinese.astrology.com!
The I-Ching, or "Book of Changes," is an ancient Chinese oracle book that deals with philosophy and divination.
Dating to the Chou dynasty (1100 BC), the I-Ching was heavily influenced by Confucius, who used his considerable scholarly abilities to help form the Ten Wings -- the commentary that offers explanations of the hexagrams.
In the I-Ching, the hexagrams used for the purpose of obtaining answers are formed by the tossing of coins.
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 ESP and Divination
The future was viewed in the livers and intestines of slaughtered animals, from fire and smoke, from the reflection of precious stones, from the murmerings of springs, and the shape of plants, the movements of trees, and the activity of animals - particularly snakes.
Carl Jung (1949), the great Swiss Psychiatrist, described the I Ching divination method as an example of his principle of ”synchronicity,” in that the failing of the coins or yarrow stalks and th state of mind of the questioner were all a function of and unified by the moment in time of the divination process.
Another tradition of divination, or precognition, existed in Greek philosophy, beginning with Socrates and was inherited by the neoplatonic philosophers.
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 Unbleached Silk - I Ching
The logic of the I Ching is based upon the eternal and natural cycle of growth, development, and decay of all things.
Because the I Ching divines the universal flow of energy, for centuries people have consulted it to clarify the events in their life.
The I Ching suggests how to be in harmony with the time, place, and circumstances of their life.
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 Cassandra Eason - an introduction to I Ching
It is also the earliest and most profound classic of Chinese ancient literature that represents one of the first efforts of civilised humankind to understand his or her place in the world and the course and meaning of his life.
So the future written in the I Ching is not fixed, but depends on recognising the opportunities and pitfalls highlighted by the chosen hexagram, the eight lined unit of meaning that underpins I Ching divination - and then using the wisdom to determining for oneself the direction of the nature of any change.
For divination purposes the shell of the tortoise was heated until it cracked and the cracks were interpreted.
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 I Ching - A Brief History of the I Ching   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Though the exact origin of the I Ching system is unknown, legend tells us that it was originally given to Fu Hsi, a Chinese sage who was that country's first emperor, having united all the Chinese people for the first time.
Tan had been thoroughly instructed in the I Ching by his father, and it was he who interpreted the meanings of each of the individual lines of the I Ching.
So profound was the wisdom of King Wen and his sons, wisdom which was gained through the study of the I Ching, that they were able to provide so strong a foundation for their dynasty that it lasted for 800 years, the longest in the history of China.
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 Dictionary of Divination
Perhaps the simplest definition of "divination" is that it is an attempt at obtaining "divine" knowledge, that is, knowledge that would not normally be obtainable my mere mortals.
Divination by study of the movements of heavenly bodies, particularly the major planets.
This form of divination is, of course, closely related to oracles.
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 I Ching   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
I Ching: An Annotated Bibliography by Edward Hacker, Steve Moore, Lorraine Patsco (Routledge) With over one thousand entries covering a diverse range of sources including books, articles, unpublished dissertations, taped lectures, devices and software, this is the most comprehensive annotated bibliography of English works on the I Ching.
Jung's interest in the I Ching was central to the development of his hypothesis of "synchronicity," and his ideas have been further explored and expanded by his followers.
It appeared to me that the perspective and the conceptual devices with which the 1 Ching depicts the essential conditions of the social world were of significance in modem social sciences and their main ideas could be translated without much difficulty into sociological terminology.
www.sirreadalot.org /religion/religion/chinichingR.htm   (4465 words)

  
 Buddhist Network - Articles
I Ching is an oracle, and its primary use is as a divination vehicle.
The I Ching is basically saying: "Ok, I've divined what the correct action is; now you need to act to know why." Even this point may not be enough and if you run into a brick wall, and still don't get it, you consult again the next excuse the particular situation gives you to.
When you receive a divination concentrate on the text, which is the first part of the translation, and the commentaries of King Wen and The Duke of Chao.
www.buddhistnetwork.org /articles/article_17.html   (558 words)

  
 I Ching   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Derived from ancient Chinese oral traditions of divination, I Ching literally translates as "The Book of Changes", the text of which gives the enquirer an insight into the 'changes', or forces, which are operating at any given moment in time.
As with many ancient 'traditions', the patterns in nature as seen by diviners, were used as indicators of all manner of events in time.
These hexagrams are determined or chosen not by the picking or choosing of sticks, or by the tossing of coins, but by the forces of Yin and Yang within the individual, which roughly correspond to the Western concept of feminine and masculine.
www.baps.ws /subjects/iching.htm   (167 words)

  
 I Ching - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Western cultures, the I Ching is regarded by some as simply a system of divination; many believe it expresses the wisdom and philosophy of ancient China.
When a hexagram is cast using one of the traditional processes of divination with I Ching, each of the yin or yang lines will be indicated as either moving (that is, changing), or fixed (that is, unchanging).
This was concomitant with the reassessment of Confucianism by Confucians in the light of Taoist and Buddhist metaphysics, and is known in the West as Neo-Confucianism.
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 Divination
“Divine” after all, is, on the one hand, “of, from, or like God or a god”, and on the other, “discover by guessing, intuition, inspiration, or magic.” We often seek to divine another’s intent -- and based on Madison Avenue’s track record, this can be done statistically for large numbers of individuals pretty well.
Dowsing: Divination by the use of a pendulum, forked stick or metal rod.
I Ching: Divination using three coins or chips to create one or more hexagrams, which are then related to the interpretations of one of the 64 hexagrams in the
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 i ching decision maker at The Computer Connection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Confucius wrote that the I Ching's power comes from describing 64 basic patterns of change that we see in the natural world.
The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is the world's oldest decision-making system.
If your question is sincere and complete, the I Ching will release to you a powerful and very enlightening vision.
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 I Ching Divination
The I Ching or otherwise known as the Book of Changes is the Chinese classic book of wisdom which has been studied and written about by many philosophers since ancient times.
Instead, it seeks to find the explanation of change in the person, things or events itself.The fundamental block of I-Ching consists of trigrams which is formed by two types of lines: the broken line "Yin" and the continuous line "Yang".
Master Huang use the King Wen type of I-Ching Divination (Wen Wang Gua) method to help his many customers to resolve their problems in term of wealth, romance, career, health or yearly luck and feng-shui.
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 eBay Guides - Divination
Divination is the ancient mystical art whereby the diviner becomes a channel of higher consciousness.
A genuine diviner has committed themselves to being a channel for truth, and knows that sometimes the advice the Oracle gives will not be ego pleasing.
The I-Ching or The book of Changes is considered one of the five great classics of ancient China and has been used with respect and reverence for countless generations.
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 I Ching   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The I Ching is an ancient system of philosophy dating back to the origins of Chinese civilization.
Thus, the name may be translated as "The Book of Changes." It is a philosophy of "right living," and is based on the premise that everything in the universe arises out of two forces, Yang and Yin.
The basic concept underlying the I Ching is that if you follow the way of nature, you will find the right way and right time for any action or non-action in your life.
www.tryskelion.com /iching.htm   (184 words)

  
 Herbal Shop - Ask I Ching
I Ching, Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese system of divination.
According to the most tradition, the essential text of the I Ching was developed before 1,000 B.C.by King Wan and the duke of Chou.
An oracle of I Ching is cast by flipping coins or more traditionally, by manipulating yarrow stalks.
www.herbalshop.com /iching/i-ching.html   (322 words)

  
 Divination: I Ching UFOseek directory for Divination/I Ching
Indicates that I Ching is a Chinese fortune-telling book used from ancient times and is today a book of knowledge, truth, and wisdom.
Also features an article on how I Ching may be used to further spiritual development.
Joseph D. Leone, I Ching consultant, helps you find inner clarity and outer solutions by using the profound guidance of China's ancient I Ching.
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 I Ching / Divination
The yarrow stalk method relates the divination process to the energy of the time and also to the King Wen arrangement.
Here is an extract from the Wilhelm translation of the I Ching regarding the yarrow stalk divination method (From chapter IX of Ta Chuan).
The key is consistency, once you've found a way which is natural and easy to remember, stick with it.
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 CHI Creative Healing Institute - Classical Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology, I Ching Divination, Certified Hypnotherapy ...
The I Ching is the most ancient book, a complex system of divination, which has been in continuous use over thousands of years to communicate with the Universe.
The I Ching or The Book of Changes uses the historical events of the declining Shang dynasty and the rising of the Zhou dynasty to revel every human situation, to explain the cyclic changes of life through the arrangement of 64 hexagrams.
When we are in a dilemma or at a crossroad the I Ching wisdom provides us a fresh perspective, a clear guidance to help to make beneficial decisions, to choose the right action and the right time in the course of our career, relationships, health or in any other area of our life.
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 Astrology Tarot and the I Ching - Divination, horoscopes, self-help.
Astrology Tarot and the I Ching - Divination, horoscopes, self-help.
Divination can help you to understand the past, know the present and even predict the future.
Tarot and the I Ching are tools for the same job but provide for a more intuitive look at our sinchronistic connection with the Universe.
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 I Ching divination - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Among the many forms of divination is a method using the I Ching or Book of Changes.
The book is structured as an 8x8 matrix of sixty-four hexagrams representing the states and the dynamic relationships of the eight elements, each represented by a trigram.
The process of consulting the book as an oracle involves determining the hexagram by a method of random generation and then reading the text associated with that hexagram, and is a form of bibliomancy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/I_Ching_divination   (2352 words)

  
 Reading the I Ching with a Tarot Deck
The original yarrow straw method of divination for the I Ching was based on 16th ratios.
Knowing and using the I Ching can be useful to a tarot reader, because the two divination systems have much in common, even though from two different cultures.
The fact that I had the tarot deck already in hand, meant that this method could be used without a lot of hunting around for three coins (or 49 yarrow stalks, god forbid!).
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 I Ching Resources: real-life I Ching divination experiences
This site is dedicated to the I Ching as an oracle and to the experience of those who consult it, for it is when the I Ching is questioned that its ancient images become alive and vibrant with meaning.
Every answer the I Ching gives is completely individual and personal; its meaning emerges from the relationship between questioner, question and answer.
It does not matter in the least whether you are a seasoned expert or a complete novice: the I Ching works for everyone, and every experience with it is equally valuable.
www.ichingresources.co.uk   (271 words)

  
 Divination: I Ching: Page 2 UFOseek directory for Divination/I Ching
A timescale overview introduces a Daoist site featuring a 'Spin the Dao' oracle for casting I Ching, political writings by MetalDragon and Earthrise, as well as products and membership information for this geomantic composite, complete with an array of awards for their hard work.
New I Ching interpretation which blends eastern and western, calendars as an interactive planning guide and oracle.
The Millennium Calendar wall calendar, the Spiritual Warrior's I Ching and our latest creation Metaldragon's Heaven Board are three of the many ways to enhance your personal cultivation at this award winning website.
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 The I Ching
, or "Classic of Changes", is an ancient Chinese oracle, one of the five classics of Confucianism, traditionally used for divination and as a moral, philosophical, and cosmological text.
Yet great as it's relevance to an understanding of ancient and modern Chinese thought is, the I Ching goes beyond that, giving an insight into science and objectve and subjective reality.
A Comparison of the I Ching and the Ten Sefiroth in Kabbalah
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 Practical I Ching divination course
The I Ching is the ancient oracle of China.
I'm a working I Ching diviner, reading and interpreting the hexagrams and lines daily to help people in all kinds of situations.
This practical I Ching divination course is available in self-study or correspondence versions.
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