THE ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATED SERIES · 六十四卦图解与课程

The 64-hexagram library

Follow King Wen order from Qian to Wei Ji. Each entry leads to a moving illustrated lesson and its matching classical-text guide with six line images.

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HEXAGRAM 01 · 乾 Qián

When to rise, when to pause

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Qian, the first I Ching hexagram: the six stages of creative strength, timing, guidance, and knowing when to stop.

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HEXAGRAM 02 · 坤 Kūn

How to carry without carrying everything

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Kun, the second I Ching hexagram: support, boundaries, shared responsibility, and six changing stages.

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HEXAGRAM 03 · 屯 Zhūn

A hard beginning is still a beginning

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Zhun, the third I Ching hexagram: how to establish a base, discern allies, and avoid forcing a new venture.

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HEXAGRAM 04 · 蒙 MÉNG

When learning begins, ask honestly

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Youthful Folly, hexagram 4 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 05 · 需 XŪ

Waiting is an active skill

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Waiting, hexagram 5 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 06 · 訟 SÒNG

Not every conflict should be won

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Conflict, hexagram 6 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 07 · 師 SHĪ

Discipline before force

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on The Army, hexagram 7 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 08 · 比 BǏ

Belonging requires a sound center

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Holding Together, hexagram 8 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 09 · 小畜 XIǍO XÙ

Small restraints, steady growth

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Small Taming, hexagram 9 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 10 · 履 LǙ

Walk carefully near power

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Treading, hexagram 10 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 11 · 泰 TÀI

When exchange begins to flow

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Peace, hexagram 11 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 12 · 否 PǏ

When the channels close

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Stagnation, hexagram 12 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 13 · 同人 TÓNG RÉN

A wider circle of people

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Fellowship, hexagram 13 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 14 · 大有 DÀ YǑU

Abundance asks for stewardship

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Great Possession, hexagram 14 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 15 · 謙 QIĀN

The strength of modesty

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Modesty, hexagram 15 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 16 · 豫 YÙ

Enthusiasm needs direction

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Enthusiasm, hexagram 16 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 17 · 隨 SUÍ

Choose what you follow

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Following, hexagram 17 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 18 · 蠱 GǓ

Repair what has been neglected

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Repairing Decay, hexagram 18 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 19 · 臨 LÍN

Approach with care

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Approaching, hexagram 19 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 20 · 觀 GUĀN

See before deciding

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Contemplation, hexagram 20 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 21 · 噬嗑 SHÌ KÈ

Clear the obstruction fairly

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Biting Through, hexagram 21 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 22 · 賁 BÌ

Beauty needs substance

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Grace, hexagram 22 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 23 · 剝 BŌ

Protect what remains

An illustrated bilingual YiPhase lesson on Stripping Away, hexagram 23 of the I Ching, with six line-by-line everyday examples.

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HEXAGRAM 24 · 復 FÙ

The art of turning back in time

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Return, hexagram 24 of the I Ching: the art of turning back in time.

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HEXAGRAM 25 · 無妄 WÚ WÀNG

Act honestly without forcing the outcome

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Innocence, hexagram 25 of the I Ching: act honestly without forcing the outcome.

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HEXAGRAM 26 · 大畜 DÀ XÙ

Store strength before the crossing

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Great Taming, hexagram 26 of the I Ching: store strength before the crossing.

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HEXAGRAM 27 · 頤 YÍ

What are you feeding?

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Nourishment, hexagram 27 of the I Ching: what are you feeding?.

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HEXAGRAM 28 · 大過 DÀ GUÒ

When the load bends the beam

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Great Exceeding, hexagram 28 of the I Ching: when the load bends the beam.

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HEXAGRAM 29 · 坎 KǍN

Hold steady through repeated danger

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Abysmal, hexagram 29 of the I Ching: hold steady through repeated danger.

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HEXAGRAM 30 · 離 LÍ

Keep the light without burning out

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Clinging, hexagram 30 of the I Ching: keep the light without burning out.

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HEXAGRAM 31 · 咸 XIÁN

Let influence touch, not pull

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Influence, hexagram 31 of the I Ching: let influence touch, not pull.

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HEXAGRAM 32 · 恆 HÉNG

Commit to a direction that can last

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Duration, hexagram 32 of the I Ching: commit to a direction that can last.

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HEXAGRAM 33 · 遯 DÙN

Step back at the right time

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Retreat, hexagram 33 of the I Ching: step back at the right time.

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HEXAGRAM 34 · 大壯 DÀ ZHUÀNG

Power needs a right course

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Great Power, hexagram 34 of the I Ching: power needs a right course.

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HEXAGRAM 35 · 晉 JÌN

Rise without losing your center

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Progress, hexagram 35 of the I Ching: rise without losing your center.

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HEXAGRAM 36 · 明夷 MÍNG YÍ

Protect your light in a dark place

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Darkening of the Light, hexagram 36 of the I Ching: protect your light in a dark place.

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HEXAGRAM 37 · 家人 JIĀ RÉN

Build a household people can trust

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Family, hexagram 37 of the I Ching: build a household people can trust.

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HEXAGRAM 38 · 睽 KUÍ

Difference does not have to become war

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Opposition, hexagram 38 of the I Ching: difference does not have to become war.

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HEXAGRAM 39 · 蹇 JIǍN

Find another way around the block

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Obstruction, hexagram 39 of the I Ching: find another way around the block.

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HEXAGRAM 40 · 解 XIÈ

Release what has been holding you

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Deliverance, hexagram 40 of the I Ching: release what has been holding you.

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HEXAGRAM 41 · 損 SǓN

Cut back without cutting the roots

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Decrease, hexagram 41 of the I Ching: cut back without cutting the roots.

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HEXAGRAM 42 · 益 YÌ

Make increase reach the people who need it

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Increase, hexagram 42 of the I Ching: make increase reach the people who need it.

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HEXAGRAM 43 · 夬 GUÀI

Make a clear decision without violence

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Breakthrough, hexagram 43 of the I Ching: make a clear decision without violence.

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HEXAGRAM 44 · 姤 Gòu

When a new connection arrives

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Encounter (I Ching hexagram 44): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 45 · 萃 Cuì

What brings people together

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Gathering (I Ching hexagram 45): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 46 · 升 Shēng

Growth has a pace

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Pushing Upward (I Ching hexagram 46): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 47 · 困 Kùn

When effort meets a wall

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Oppression (I Ching hexagram 47): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 48 · 井 Jǐng

Keep the shared well usable

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Well (I Ching hexagram 48): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 49 · 革 Gé

Change at the right time

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Revolution (I Ching hexagram 49): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 50 · 鼎 Dǐng

Build a vessel for change

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Cauldron (I Ching hexagram 50): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 51 · 震 Zhèn

Stay steady when thunder strikes

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Shock (I Ching hexagram 51): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 52 · 艮 Gèn

The wisdom of a timely pause

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Keeping Still (I Ching hexagram 52): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 53 · 漸 Jiàn

Each step needs a place to land

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Gradual Development (I Ching hexagram 53): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 54 · 歸妹 Guī Mèi

Make the commitment real

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Marrying Maiden (I Ching hexagram 54): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 55 · 豐 Fēng

Keep the light at its height

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Abundance (I Ching hexagram 55): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 56 · 旅 Lǚ

Live well as a guest

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Wanderer (I Ching hexagram 56): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 57 · 巽 Xùn

Let steady influence enter

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Gentle Wind (I Ching hexagram 57): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 58 · 兌 Duì

Choose a joy you can trust

An illustrated bilingual lesson on The Joyous (I Ching hexagram 58): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 59 · 渙 Huàn

Disperse danger, restore connection

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Dispersion (I Ching hexagram 59): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 60 · 節 Jié

Make limits people can live with

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Limitation (I Ching hexagram 60): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 61 · 中孚 Zhōng Fú

Let trust prove itself

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Inner Truth (I Ching hexagram 61): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 62 · 小過 Xiǎo Guò

Small steps, right measure

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Small Exceeding (I Ching hexagram 62): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 63 · 既濟 Jì Jì

Stay attentive after success

An illustrated bilingual lesson on After Completion (I Ching hexagram 63): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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HEXAGRAM 64 · 未濟 Wèi Jì

Almost there is not there yet

An illustrated bilingual lesson on Before Completion (I Ching hexagram 64): six classical lines told through a connected everyday story.

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