The Book of Changes · Everyday life
One situation. Six changing stages.
Each lesson follows the classical hexagram and its six lines from the bottom upward. A short bilingual narration connects the imagery to a focused everyday decision. Read or play at your own pace.
LESSON 01 · 乾 QiánWhen 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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LESSON 02 · 坤 KūnHow 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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LESSON 03 · 屯 ZhūnA 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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LESSON 04 · 蒙 MÉNGWhen 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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LESSON 05 · 需 XŪWaiting 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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LESSON 06 · 訟 SÒNGNot 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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LESSON 07 · 師 SHĪDiscipline 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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LESSON 08 · 比 BǏBelonging 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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LESSON 09 · 小畜 XIǍO XÙSmall 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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LESSON 10 · 履 LǙWalk 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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LESSON 11 · 泰 TÀIWhen 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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LESSON 12 · 否 PǏWhen 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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LESSON 13 · 同人 TÓNG RÉNA 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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LESSON 14 · 大有 DÀ YǑUAbundance 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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LESSON 15 · 謙 QIĀNThe 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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LESSON 16 · 豫 YÙEnthusiasm 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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LESSON 17 · 隨 SUÍChoose 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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LESSON 18 · 蠱 GǓRepair 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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LESSON 19 · 臨 LÍNApproach 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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LESSON 20 · 觀 GUĀNSee 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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LESSON 21 · 噬嗑 SHÌ KÈClear 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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LESSON 22 · 賁 BÌBeauty 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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LESSON 23 · 剝 BŌProtect 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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LESSON 24 · 復 FÙThe 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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LESSON 25 · 無妄 WÚ WÀNGAct 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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LESSON 26 · 大畜 DÀ XÙStore 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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LESSON 27 · 頤 YÍWhat are you feeding?
An illustrated bilingual lesson on Nourishment, hexagram 27 of the I Ching: what are you feeding?.
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LESSON 28 · 大過 DÀ GUÒWhen 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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LESSON 29 · 坎 KǍNHold 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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LESSON 30 · 離 LÍKeep 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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LESSON 31 · 咸 XIÁNLet 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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LESSON 32 · 恆 HÉNGCommit 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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LESSON 33 · 遯 DÙNStep 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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LESSON 34 · 大壯 DÀ ZHUÀNGPower 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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LESSON 35 · 晉 JÌNRise 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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LESSON 36 · 明夷 MÍNG YÍProtect 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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LESSON 37 · 家人 JIĀ RÉNBuild 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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LESSON 38 · 睽 KUÍDifference 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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LESSON 39 · 蹇 JIǍNFind 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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LESSON 40 · 解 XIÈRelease 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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LESSON 41 · 損 SǓNCut 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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LESSON 42 · 益 YÌMake 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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LESSON 43 · 夬 GUÀIMake 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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LESSON 44 · 姤 GòuWhen 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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LESSON 45 · 萃 CuìWhat 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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LESSON 46 · 升 ShēngGrowth 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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LESSON 47 · 困 KùnWhen 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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LESSON 48 · 井 JǐngKeep 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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LESSON 49 · 革 GéChange 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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LESSON 50 · 鼎 DǐngBuild 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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LESSON 51 · 震 ZhènStay 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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LESSON 52 · 艮 GènThe 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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LESSON 53 · 漸 JiànEach 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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LESSON 54 · 歸妹 Guī MèiMake 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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LESSON 55 · 豐 FēngKeep 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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LESSON 56 · 旅 LǚLive 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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LESSON 57 · 巽 XùnLet 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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LESSON 58 · 兌 DuìChoose 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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LESSON 59 · 渙 HuànDisperse 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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LESSON 60 · 節 JiéMake 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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LESSON 61 · 中孚 Zhōng FúLet 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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LESSON 62 · 小過 Xiǎo GuòSmall 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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LESSON 63 · 既濟 Jì JìStay 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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LESSON 64 · 未濟 Wèi JìAlmost 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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