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Publisher's Note
The author of I Ching - Wisdom Revealed, Vincent Koh, is our
long-time collaborator and friend. We are honoured to be able to
publish his fifth book on the I Ching, one of the most ancient and
profound texts in history. An expert on the topic of Feng Shui
and the I Ching , Vincent has always been generous with his
knowledge, hoping to expose more peo ple to this divine Chinese
art.

The origins of the I Ching date back to a few thousand years,

and has been considered the quintessence of Chinese culture
since then. The 64 hexagrams and eight trigrams combine the
knowledge of Heaven and Earth, and is a guide for people as
they navigate through their futures . However, it is not a text
that can be easily understood.

In this edition, Vincent's simple and practical interpretation of

the text will bring readers through the ancient book with ease,
so that they will be able t o interpret and analyse the results of
their own divination. We would like to wish you the all the best in
your attempts to understand the future.

We would like to thank Vincent Koh for giving us the honour of

publishing this important book, Jasie Seah for her cover design
and the production team for their best efforts in putting this
book together.
 Vincent Koh is the founder of the Singapore Feng Shui Centre.
The Author He developed an interest in Feng Shui during his long
successful career in the building industry which spanned over
30 years. Over time, many of his clients began to seek his
advice on Feng Shui.

After many years of research, practice and mentoring in Feng

Shui, Vincent began sharing his knowledge in public seminars
and through his teachings. To date, he has successfully trained
over a thousand students globally through the "Basic Science
of Feng Shui" course. "Four Pillars of Destiny", "Zi Wei Dou
Shu" and "The I Ching" are some of the popular courses
taught by him.

Vincent has written four other books on Feng Shui : Hsia

Calendar, Feng Shui for the New Millennium, Unveil Your
Destiny and Basic Science of Feng Shui. He has also designed
an Engl ish version of the Luo Pan (Feng Shui Compass), and
the popular I Ching Divination Cards.

Vincent holds a Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered

Institut e of Marketin g (UK), a Diploma in Sales and Marketing
(Marketing Institute of Singapore) and is an executive
committee member of the International Feng Shui Association
(IFSA) . He has been a moderator and speaker at the
International Feng Shui Convention (IFSC) held in Singapore.
He was awarded the title of Grand Master at the 6th IFSC in
2009.

Vincent's role as a mentor and educator of the art and science

of Feng Shui is a unique and groundbreaking achievement.
Accordin g to Vincent, "Feng Shui is subtle, simple and
graceful", and he applies the art and science to compliment
the aspects of bui lding and design aesthetics.

You can contact the author at:

Singa pore Feng Shui Centre
10 Ubi Crescent #04-66, Ubi Techpark
Singa pore 408564
Tel: ( +65) 6747 8226
Fax: ( +65) 6747 8020
Email : [email protected]
Facebook Group: Singapore Feng Shui Centre
 This book has been a long time comi ng. When I was a young
Foreword chap, I was captivated by the study of the I Ching. This happened
after I bought my first book on the subject, James Legge's I
Ching: or the Book of Changes. It wa s a great read and since
then, I was determined in my quest to study the subject in
detail. What intrigued me further was Confucius' devotion to the
I Ching and his endorsement of the I Ching as one of the premier
Chinese classical texts. Also, scholars from the Western world
have been studying and translating the classical text since the
19th century.

Access to the subject matter back then was very limited. Now,
with the Internet and more books avai lable in the market, there
is a wealth of knowledge on this subject out there. Even courses
on I Ching are taught in English and other languages, thus opening
the study of I Ching to a far wider aud ience than before.

I have always wanted to wri te a book about the I Ching, as I

have been teaching the subject for many years. I had received
numerous requests from students and friends to publish such a
book. Eventually, I managed to squeeze some time out of my
schedule to complete this book on the I Ching.

Personally, I have benefite d immensely from the study and

application of the I Ching. It must be said that an in-depth study
of the I Ching, due to its theoretical , classical and divination
nature, is not only fairly complex but also extremely time
consuming. However, I must stress to those who are pursuing
the study of this subject th at it is a very fulfilling and self-
actualising process . We learn new thi ngs every day and so the
learning process must be life-l ong. I wish you all good luck and
all the best.

I hope that you will enjoy reading this book.

I wish to acknowledge the following people who have contributed

to the publication of this book: Max Koh , for his precious research
work; my wife Nancy, for typing and edit ing the script; and Master
Ong Teck Chuan, who enlightened me with his knowledge on the
interpretation of the I Ching. I also like to extend my sincere
thanks to Jasie Seah, my student who designed the cover of this
book, my publisher; Mdm Lim Li Kok who has motivated me to
continue writing and sharing my research work. And lastly, to al l
my students who brought case studies to class for my analysis
and in the course verfied the ama zi ng accuracy of I Ching
divinations.

Vincent Koh
 Contents
1. Introd uction 1

2. The Origin of He Tu and Luo Shu 3

3. The Principles of Yin and Yang 5

4. The Hsia Calenda r 7

5. The Fi ve Element s and their Attributes 15

6. I Chi ng Divination is an Art 21

7. The Eight Trigra ms 31

8. Formation of th e 64 Hexagrams 47

9. Plum Blossom Divination 57

10. Erecti ng a Hexagram 73

11. Further Interpret ations of Hexagrams 91

12. Li u Yao Divination 97

13. Labelli ng t he 12 Earthly Branches 119

14. Gu idelines to th e Li u Yao Analysis 139

15. Using the Na Jia Method to Deduce Annual Hexagra m s

157

16. Case Studies 159

17. Hua ng Ji Jing Sh i or the Imperial Time Classics 181

18. I Ch ing and the Flying Stars 193

19. Sum m ary of the 64 Hexagrams 199

App en dix 223

Chart 1: The Index Chart of the 64 Hexagra ms, on page 60; Chart 2: The Eight Families Chart, on page 106;
Chart 3 : To Match Each Line with an Earthly Branch, on page 120; Chart 4: Names of Hexagrams, on page
11 1; Chart 5: To Locate the Subject and Object line (part 1), on page 122; Chart 6: To Locate the Subj ect and
Object line (part 2), on page 123; Chart 7 : Combinations and Clashes of the Earthly Branches, on page 140;
Chart 8 : Life Cycle of the 10 Heavenly Stems, on page 141; Chart 9 : Heaven Void, on page 143; Chart 10:
Locating the Conception Line, on page 147; Chart 11 : Ere cting the 64 Hexagrams, on page 199 .
 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1. About the I Ching

What is the I Ching? The I Ching is an ancient Chinese art of divination. It is

considered t he ultimate subject in Ch inese met aphysics st udy, since it provides
the foundation for other fields of study such as Feng Shui. For thousands of
years, the ancient Chinese have consulted the guidance of the I Ching for their
day to day life, just like that of any western oracle system . However, the I Ching
does not mention God or preach about religi on. It talks about philosophy and
dispenses words of wisdom on moral guidance and way of life.

The book of I Ching, also known as the Book of Divination, or the Book of
Changes, is an ancient classic. It is an oracle that offers interpretations of great
wisdom, and many people have consulted t he I Ching fo r guidance in major
decisions. However, if you treat the oracle with disres pect by asking silly
questions, or consulting on the same question multiple t imes, the I Ching will
give you irrelevant answers.

The study of I Ching consists of symbols, fo r mulas and permutations. The I

Ching is based on a series of symbols refered to as trigrams and hexagrams.
They are made up of straight lines that are either broken or continuous, to
reflect the concepts of Yin and Yang respectively . A trigram is made up of
three such lines, while a hexagram is made up of two trig rams, with a total of
six lines. An understanding of the eight basic tri grams will provide great insight
into the stu dy of I Ching, and facilitate a deeper understanding of the patterns
of change inherent in nature and human life . '

There is a reality beyond Yin and Yang . This is known as Tai Ji (Tai Chi). These
lines are used to create hexagrams in the I Ching and are always constructed
and read from bottom to top. Each line in a hexagram can be either Yin or Yang.
The various combinations give rise to 64 different hexagrams.

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 2. Understanding the Art of I Ching

The I Ching communicates through the 64 hexagrams for the purpose of

divination. In order to interpret a hexagram, it is necessary to understand its
root trigram, and its relevant texts and judgments.

The text also considers the next appropriate course of action to take. Any kind
of question can be put to the I Ching for advice, comment and recommendation.

-- To consult the I Ching, all you need to do is to erect a hexagram

that consists of two trigrams or six lines. There are only two
possibilities of lines - a continuous line (Yang) or a broken line

-- -- (Yin). The I Ching's answer to your question will be embedded

in these six lines. There are only 64 hexagrams in total that
could convey your answer. This process is a simple yet complex
task to perform.

There are eight trigrams, fo rmed from all possible combinations of Yin and
Yang lines. Each of the trigra m is associated with a basic element that reflects
the quality of its energy: Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water, Fire,
Mountain and Lake.

Each trigram has a symbolic meaning. For example, the first trigram is Qian
(~), which signifies Heaven, Metal, head, father and so on. When two trigrams
are stacked one on top of t he other, they will interact and give the resultant
hexagram its own unique characteristics. The position of each line in a hexagram
also implies a different meanin g.

For beginners, you can use t he texts and interpretations provided in the oracle
for guidance. However, to perform an I Ching divination effectively, one must
be familiar with the images, s mbols and meanin s of each hexa ram . For
advanced users, you need to understand the positions of the six lines and the
meaning an imp ication of eac combination. - -

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 Chapter 2

THE ORIGIN OF HE TU AND LUO SHU

1. Formation of the He Tu or River Map Diagram

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Legend tells us that China's first sage, Fu Xi (Fu Hsi), was sitting on the bank
of the Yellow River when a "Dragon Horse" emerged from the water. Fu Xi
noticed unique markings inscribed on the creature's back. On its back, the
creature bore black and white dots which formed a pattern comprising of the
five combinations, elements and the directions North, South, East, West and
Centre. This unique configuration forms the basis of the He Tu or River Map
Diagram. In the He Tu formation , there is no movement, no change and no
passage of time.

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Fu Xi observed these markings, and transcribed them as the Early Heaven

Trigram Arrangement. Through observation, he came to understand how the
trigrams reflect basic truths and the way energy moves. In doing so, he laid the
foundation for the traditional I Ching divination.

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 2. Derivation of the Luo Shu

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According to legend, Yu, the emperor of the Xia dynasty, witnessed a huge
tortoise emerging from the River Lo in Central China. He saw some very
interesting markings on the shell of a giant t ortoise. Similar to those discovered
by Fu Xi, there was a special and significant pattern inscribed at the back of the
tortoise shell.

There were circular dots of numbers on the giant tortoise that were arranged in
a three by three nine grid pattern on its shell. Thus, the Luo Shu is often drawn
in the form of a nine-square chart, with each square representing a direction on
a compass, namely North, South, East, West, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast,
Southwest and the Center.

The pattern of numbers on t he giant tortoise in any given direction (i.e.

horizontal, vertical or diagonal) added up to a sum of 15. The Luo Shu on the
other hand, depicted the universe in a constant state of change.

The Chinese system of time dimension is divided into nine stages, each lasting
20 years. Three occurrences of 20 years make up one period. A fu ll
cycle consists of a total of 180 years. Each period is assigned a number from
one to nine.

The Luo Shu configuration is the foundation of the Flying Stars Feng Shui.

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 Chapter 3

THE PRINCIPLES OF VIN AND VANG

1. The Two Forces

Yin and Yang can be expressed as a, broken and un broken line. The unbroken

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Yang Yin

The mythical sage Fu Xi, believed to be the source of I Ching, suggested that
Tao refers to Yin and Yang. Therefore in the I Chi ng, there is Tai Ji which
produced the two elementary forms namely Yin and Yang. Tai Ji is an ancient
Chinese philosophical term meaning "S upreme Ultimate". It refers to the
concept of dualism that forms Yin and Yan g.

The concepts of Yin and Yang are peculia r to ancient Chinese cosmology. They
are opposing, yet complement and need each other t o exist and flourish. They
are like male and female. Yang (male ) would not be able to grow without Yin
(female). Similarly, Yin (female) would not be able to give birth without Yang
(male). Yin and Yang are the ways of Heaven and Earth, the fundamental
principles of a myriad of things, and th e father and mother of change and
transformation. In general, Tai Ji represents an entire celestial phenomenon.

Yin

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The image above signifies the orientation of Yan g and Yin. Yang, which
represents heat that rises on the Left (East), reaches it s peak at the top (South).
Yin, wh ich represents coolness that descends on the right (West), reaches its
maximum at the bottom (North) . Similarly, the sun ris ing in the East reaches its
hottest at noon, before it sets in the West, submerging into darkness. Yet,
within Yin there is a seed of Yang waiting to arise, and within Yang, there is a
seed of Yin waiting to descend. This orientation can be applied to time, seasons
and directions. The concept of Tai Ji implies that everything in the universe has
a duality of Yin and Yang, which will continually interact and create change.

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 2. Tai Ji and its Origins

0 Wu Ji represents a state of "Void" or "Emptiness".

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As time and change take place, the Supreme Ultimate, Tai Ji,
produces the two forms Yin and Yang. This is known as Liang Yi.

Liang Yi then prod uces the four symbols, known as Si Xiang, and

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these four symbols produced the eight trigrams. These trigrams
collectively represent the trinity of Heaven, Earth and Man.

Yin, a broken line, represents the "Passive Force".

Yang, a solid line, signifies the " Active Force".

Yin and Yang

According to Chinese philosophy, there are two opposing

forces active in the universe. In order for life to manifest,
there must be two poles of energy, positive and negative.
This energy is represented using Yin and Yang. Yang refers
to the male, positive, light, heat , heaven, summer, and the
sun. Whereas Yin refers to the female, negative, passive,
dark, cold, earth, winter, and the moon.

Do take note that Yin and Yang do not completely exclude each other. In the Tai
Ji symbol, there is a small circl e of Yin in the Yang dom ain and vice versa. Even
though they are opposites, Yin and Yang cannot exist alone without the other.
Examples of such cases are: Light cannot exist without darkness; day cannot
exist without night; and summer without winter.

In Feng Shui application, harmonising forces play a vital role in the Yin and Yang
dynamism. Excessive Yang or excessive Yin can bring upon conflict, imbalance
and intolerance.

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 Chapter 4

THE HSIA CALENDAR

1. Hsia Calendar

The Hsia Calendar, also known as the farmer's calendar, is one of the
calendars commonly used by the Chinese. This calendar is based on the
movement of the Earth revolving around the sun. The Hsia calendar matches
the four seasons more closely as compared to the Gregorian calendar. Thus, the
start of the New Year does not fall on first of January like the Western calendar,
but begins in Li Chun (Ji.ff), the start of Spring that occurs usually around the
4th of February.

The Hsia calendar is unique in the sense that it is related to the five basic
elements : Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. Each year, month and day in the
Hsia calendar is expressed in terms of two elements . For example, the year
1998 is expressed in the Hsia calendar by HS (rlt) - E3 (~). The first character
represents the Heavenly Stem and the latter represents the Earthly Branch.
This calendar is a necessity for those who want to pursue the Four Pillars of
Destiny Analysis.

Year 1998

HS (r\t) Heavenly Stem

Yang Earth Element

E3 (~) Earthly Branch

Yang Wood Element

The other Chinese calendar, commonly known as the Lunar Calendar, is based
on the moon's rotation around Earth. The first lunar m onth is not January, but
simply referred to as the First Month .

Likewise , a person's birth data (year, month, day and hour) can be expressed in
a set of Four Pillars containing eight characters. Simila r ly, for I Ching divination,
it is important to know the time factor. Therefore, it is necessary to know the
attributes of the Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch when you decide to perform
the divination. This may be done by referring to a Hsia Calendar based on the
dates.

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 2. The Theory of 10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches

The table below shows the basic characters for the 10 Heavenly Stems and 12
Earthly Branches in the Hsi a Calendar. They come in pairs to reflect the
elemental influence from H aven and Earth. The 10 Heavenly stems represent
the influence of the Heaven with either a Yin or Yang element attached.

HEAVENLY STEMS

Hl (Ef3) Yang Wood H6 Cc) Yin Earth

H2 ( Z:) Yin Wood H7 (~) Yang Metal

H3 ( ~) Yang Fire
. HS (¥) Yin Metal

H4 (T) Yin Fire H9 (~) Yang Water

H5 (nG) Yang Earth HlO (~) Yin Water

The 12 Earthly Branches are connected to the energy of the earth and
corresponds to the 12 ani mals of the Chinese horoscope. According to the
Chinese zodiac, the configu rati on of a person at his time of birth is represented
by an animal sign. Each Earthly Branch refers to a year, month, day, hour,
season, direction and an attachment to the Yin and Yang elements.

EARTHLY BRANCHES

El (-1-) Yang Water E7 (~) Yang Fire

E2 (33:) Yin Earth ES (* ) Yin Earth

E3 (jl) Yang Wood E9 ( $ ) Yang Metal

E4 (!1P) Yin Wood El 0 (g[) Yin Metal

E5 (Jli) Yang Earth El 1 (BG) Yang Earth

E6 (8) Yin Fire E12 (~) Yin Water

The Earthly Branches has various types of combinations such as the seasonal,
three and the six combinat ions. In addition, there are also various types of
clashes within the Earthly Branches. However, they are mainly applied to the
studies of Four Pillars of Dest iny and wil l not be discussed in detail here.

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The Stems and Branches method is the most significant counting system in the
Chinese calendar. Initially, the stems were created to count the days only. For
example, the 1st day is Hl (El3), 2nd day H2 (Z:,), 3rd day H3 (p;J) ... 10th day
HlO (~ ), and the 11th day goes back to Hl (El3) and so on.

The branches were used to count months. They were representative of the 12
selected animals, and were also used to record the yea r, month, day and hour.

For the convenience of the counting system , ancient scholars decided to pair the
10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches to form 60 permutations which
begin from Hl (El3) - El (r), and end with HlO (~) - E12 ( ~ ).

THE 60 YEAR CYCLES OF THE HEAVENLY STEMS AND EARTHLY BRANCHES

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 The Hour Chart and its Associated Properties

EARTHLY BRANCHES HOURS ELEMENTS

El Zi r 2300 - 0100 Yang Wa te r

E2 Chou 11 0100 - 0300 Yin Earth
E3 Yin ]if 0300 - 0500 Yang Wood
E4 Mao gp 0500 - 0700 Yin Wood
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E6 Si B 0900 - 1100 Yin Fire
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0700 - 0900 ES H5 ES H7 ES H9 ES H1 ES H3 ES
0900 - 1100 E6 H6 E6 HS E6 HlO E6 H2 E6 H4 E6
1100 - 1300 E7 H7 E7 H9 E7 H1 E7 H3 E7 H5 E7
1300 - 1500 ES HS ES HlO ES H2 ES H4 ES H6 ES
1500 - 1700 E9 H9 E9 H1 E9 H3 E9 H5 E9 H7 E9
1700 - 1900 E10 HlO E10 H2 E10 H4 E10 H6 E10 HS E10
1900 - 2100 Ell H1 El l H3 El l H 5- Ell H7 Ell H9 Ell
2100 - 2300 E12 H2 E 12 H4 E12 H6 E12 HS E12 H 10 E12

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3. Combination and Clashes of the Heavenly Stems

Five Combinations of the Heavenly Stems

FIVE COMBINATIONS RESULTING ELEMENT

H1(if!) + H6 (2) Earth

+Wood 1 -Earth
H2(Zt + H7 (~) Metal
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H3(~) + HS(¥) Wate r
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HS (r.lt) + H10 (~) Fire
+Earth -Water

Clashes of the Heavenly Stems by Elements

H3 (p;;J) + Fire H7 ( ~ ) + Metal

H4 (T) - Fire HS($ ) - Metal I

H7 (EJ;t) + Metal - - H1 ( Efl ) + Wood

HS($) - Metal H2 ( Z. ) - Wood

H1 (Efl ) +Wood HS (ft ) + Earth

H2 ( Z.) - Wood - - H6 ( B ) - Earth

HS (ft ) + Earth - H9 ( ::£- ) + Water

H6 ( B ) - Earth H10 (~ ) - Water

H9 (::£- ) + Water H3 (pq ) + Fire

H10 ( ~) - Water H4 ( T ) - Fire

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 4. Combination and Clashes of the Earthly Branches

Three Combinations of the Earthly Branches by Season

THREE COMBINATIONS BY SEASON

E3 (~) + E4 (!1P) + ES (JN) Spring

Tiger Rabbit Dragon

E6 (8) + E7 ( l:f) + ES C*) Summer

Snake Horse Ram

E9 ($) + E1 0 ( W) + E11 (.ell) Autumn

Monkey Rooster Dog

E12 (~) + E1 (f-) + E2 (B:) Winter

Pig Rat Ox

Three Combinations of the Earthly Branches by Elements

THREE COMBINATIONS BY ELEMENTS

-

E9 ($) + E1 (f-) + ES (JN) Water

Monkey Rat Dragon
E12( ~) + E4 (!1P) + ES C*) Wood
Pig Rabbit Ram
E6 (8) + ElO (W) + E2 (B:) Metal
Snake Rooster Ox

E3 (~) + E7 (l:f) + Ell (.ell) Fire

Tiger Horse Dog

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 Three Persecuting Clashes of the Earthly Branches

E3 (Ji[) E6 (8) E9 ($)

Tiger Snake Monkey

E2 (:B:) ES C*) Ell (BG)

Ox Ram Dog

Six Combinations of the Earthly Branches

SIX COMBINATIONS RESULTING ELEMENT

El (T- ) + E2 (B:) Earth

Rat Ox

E3 ( ~) + E12 (~) Wood

Tiger Pig

E4 (9P ) + Ell (.Et) Fire

Rabbit Dog

ES (JN ) + ElO (~) Metal

Dragon Rooster

E6 (8 ) + E9 ($) Water
Sna ke Monkey

E7 ('F ) + ES C-*) Fire

Horse Ram
•

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 Six Clashes of the Earthly Branches

El(-T) E7(!f)
Rat Horse

E2(B:) ES(*)
Ox Ram

E3(Jl) - - E9($)
Tiger Monkey

E4 (9P)
Rabbit
. ElO(W)
Rooster

ES (.IN) Ell(JX)
Dragon Dog

E6(8) E12(~)
Snake Pig

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 Chapter 5

THE FIVE ELEMENTS AND THEIR ATTRIBUTES

1. The Five Elements

The study of the Five Elements is fundamental, yet extremely profound. It is a

system in the Chinese philosophy based on the observations of the interacting
processes of t he natural world. It refers to Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth.
Understanding the interaction of the five elements is essential in an analysis
study of I Ching divination.

There are five types of energies dominate at different times. Water dominates in
Winter, Wood in Spring, Fire in Summer, Meta l in Autum n, and the transitional
periods between the seasons are dominated by Earth.

Water, Wood, Fire, Metal and Earth are intangible forms of energy that exist in
nature. Each of these elements has its own attributes and characteristics that
follow the natural law. They can be in the productive or destructive cycle,
depending on how they interact with one another.

You can find a brief description of each element and what they represent
symbolically on the next page.

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 Wood - Spring Season
Wood is the element of Spri ng. Its imagery is of a plant emerging from the soil
and growing upward. It is associated wit h the capacity to look forward, plan and
make decisions. Wood requ ·res sunlight, Water & fertile soil to survive. Wood
also represents endurance, the rectangular and the colour green.

Fire - Summer Season

Fire is the element of Sum m er. Fire is associated with the sun, heat, light and
flames. It helps to transform matter into energy, and spreads in all direct ions.
Radiant, and hot, it also represents the warmth in human relationships . Fire
symbolises the triangular, and colours red, orange, peach and pink.

Earth - Prospers in All Season

Earth is the element of harvest, abu ndance, nourishment and fertility . It is
associated with soil, rock, wall and mountains. Earth symbolises stability, being
properly anchored, the squa re and the colour brown.

Metal - Autumn Season

Metal is the element of Autumn. Metal is associated with the force of gravity,
and the powers of electrica l conductivity and magnetism. Sharp and pointing,
Metal pierces inwards. It ca n be represented by sword, a tool and jewels. Metal
needs Fire to mould it and t urn into useful tools. It symbolises the round, and
colours white, gold and silver .

Water - Winter Season

Water is the element of Wint er. It is the origin of life. It is flowing downwards in
all directions. Water is associ ated with the ocean, river or lake. It symbolises the
liberal, wavy, and colours black and blue.

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2. The Elemental Cycle

The five elements encompass all that is needed to survive in this Creation.
Without any one of the five, the universe would cease t o exist. When the five
elements are in balance, we are living in harmony with the nature. When the
elements are out of balance, disharmony and chaos wil l affect the environment.
By understanding the positive and negative aspects of each element, we can
work with our minds, heart and souls to use each elem ent in the most effective
way.

Cycle of Birth

The Cycle of Birth shows the five elements in a harmonious relationship. Each
element is used to support a weak elemental force. In the Cycle of Birth, Metal
produces Water, Water nourishes Wood, Wood activates Fire, Fire enriches Earth
and Earth yields Metal.

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 Cycle of Destruction

The Cycle of Destruction shows how each element is capable of weakening

and eventually destroying another element. When an element is excessively
strong, it needs to be weakened in order to prevent it from being too
aggressive. In the Cycle of Destruction, Fire destroys Metal, Metal conquers
Wood, Wood penetrates Earth, Earth controls Water, and Water exting uish es
Fire.

Cycle of Exhaustion

~WATER

*METAL wooo~

~ t

We should also understand the Cycle of Exhaustion, which shows how one
element is capable of draining another element. In this cycle, Fire drains Wood,
Metal exhausts Earth, Wood drains Water, while Earth exhausts Fire, and Water
drains Metal. Understanding this cycle will help in analysing the implications
while conducting a case study .

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3. Strength of the Elements in Various Seasons

Each season is ruled by a specific element. Spring with Wood, Summer with Fire,
Autumn with Metal, and Winter with Water. Each season consists of three
months. The first two months of any given season is represented by the its
element. For example, in the first two months of Summer, Fire dominates.
However, the third month in any given season is always governed by the Earth
element. The Earth phase is seen as the natural buffer between the changing
seasons .

SEASON Prosper Born Die Imprison Retreat

Relative Strength 5 4 1 2 3
Spring Wood Fire Earth Metal Water
Summer Fire Earth Metal Water Wood
Autumn Metal Water Wood Fire Earth
Winter Water Wood Fire Earth Metal
All Seasons Earth Meta l Water Wood Fire

Spring Season
In Spring, Wood prospers. As the mother of Fire, Wood gives birth to Fire. When
Wood turns strong, it naturally destroys Earth, making Earth extremely weak,
hence placing Earth at the death stage . Weak Earth is unable to produce Metal,
therefore it is imprisoned. Since Wood is strong in Sp ri ng, it does not require the
support of Water, hence Water retreats.

Summer Season
Summer is the strongest phase for Fire making it prosperous. Since Fire is the
mother of Earth, the child Earth is born. When Fire t urns strong and aggressive
it destroys Metal, hence placing Metal at the death stage. When Metal is
extremely weak, it is unable to produce Water, therefore it is imprisoned. Since
Fire is at its peak during Summer, it does not req uire the support of Wood,
hence Wood retreats.

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 Autumn Season

Metal prospers in Autumn. As Metal is the mother of Water, the child Water is
born. Since Metal is the strongest element in Autumn, it destroys Wood, thus
Wood dies in this season. When Wood is extremely weak, it is unable to nourish
Fire, therefore imprisoning Fire. Since Metal is the strongest in Autumn, it does
not need Earth anymore, hence Earth retreats.

Winter Season
Winter is the most prosperous phase for Water. Since Water nourishes Wood, it
is said to be born. A strong Water during Winter destroys Fire, and therefore Fire
dies . Since Fire is extremely weak in Winter, it is unable to produce Earth, hence
imprisoning Earth. Since Water is the strongest in Winter, it does not need the
support of Metal, hence Metal retreats.

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 Chapter 6

I CHING DIVINATION IS AN ART

1. Application and Interpretation

Like other form of arts, there is no hard and fast rule in the
methods of consulting the I Ch ing. You ca n cast the hexagram
in various ways, by picking grains from soil, picking leaves
from a tree, using the yarrow sticks, t ossing coins, using
imagery, and even counting the number of times a phone
rings, as long as you have a clear mind and objective.

When it comes to interpreting the hexagram, it is similar t o performing an art

form such as singing or painting - the more you do it, the better you will be.
Sometimes the real meaning behind the hexagram is not obvious, and you will
only be able to capture its subtle meaning through practi ce .If you consult the
I Ching for answers, your questions must be clear and precise.

I Ching Interpretation: Your Perception Matt ers the Most

In I Ching divination, when presented with the same hexagram, different

people will have different interpretations. There is no right or wrong
interpretion . Every answer is relative to your own circum stances. The I Ching
only clarifies your own situation and suggests a possible outcome. The final
answer lies within yourself, as depends on how you percei ve the situation. It is
for you to decide and make your own judgement.

0
Sometimes, even if you cast the wrong hexagram, you could still interpret it
the correct way! As long as you have a clear state of mind and are sincere in
seeking guidance, the I Ching will always show the way. Therefore, do not be
afraid to make mistakes at the beginning. It is important to sharpen your
intuition, and this will come with lots of practice.

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 2. Rules of Thumb When Consulting the I Ching

1. Consult the I Ching with a clear objective in mind and be concise in

your question.

2. The shorter the time frame is, the higher the accuracy your answer w ill
have. Do not ask a b out an event occurring in the distant future as the
energy will not be connected.

3. Do not consult if you already know the answer, or if it is about a past

event. The I Ching is intended for finding an answer when you sincerely
have trouble making a decision, and should not be asked for the sake of
asking.

4. Avoid recasting a hexagram after your first attempt, just because the
answer was not favourable. Your next answer will not be accurate.

5. Do not use the I Ching for any forms of gambling, as this is a misuse of it.
Treat the I Ching with respect.

6. When you are interpreting the hexagram, do not be too rigid. The same
hexagram result c a n mean different things in different contexts,
depending on the q uestion asked.

7. Lastly, do not expect the I Ching to give you a straightforward answer.

The I Ching will not tell you what to do, it will only show you the current
situation, a possible c ourse of action and consequences that may arise.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide on your next move.

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3. Various Methods of I Ching Divination

In its development, I Ching studies evolved into two schools:

• Confucius, the moral and reason school

This study focuses on the philosophical and mpra l teaching of the I
Ching as a way of life. The emphasis is. on studying classical texts
and judgement.

• Taoist Study, the symbol and number school

This study emphasises on the symbolism and numerology contained
in the hexagrams and their lines, to explain the natural phenomena
of the universe.

THE HISTORY OF THE I CHING

• Eight Trigrams
- Invented by Fu Xi (4477 BC)

• Wen Wang Gua or Liu Yao Method

Invented by King Wen from the Zhou dynasty (11 22 BC)
Labelling each hexagram with elements and different aspects of life for
precise answers.

• Kua Text with Ten Wings

Confucius (550 BC) appended the Kua Text with Ten Wings

• Plum Blossom Divination or Mei Hua Yi Shu (:ffif::tt~I&)

Invented by Master Shao Kang Jie (961 AD) from t he Song Dynasty
Using upper and lower trigram interactions to forecast an event.
It is the most imaginative method.

• Huang Ji ling Shi (~fl~t!t) or Imperial Time Classics

This method of divination uses time dimension as based on the book
written by Shao Kang Jie

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 4. Common Divination Methods

Below are some simple and commonly used methods to cast the hexag ram, in
the modern day consultati on of the I Ching. The book will take you through the
mechanics, construction and symbolism of the hexagrams.

a. Tossing Coins
Using three ancient Chinese coins, you can derive four
possibilities to determine a Yin or Yang line, and whether it is
static or moving line. You can also use other coins, but the
three of them must be of the same size and
denomination for consistency in the divination.

b. Time Dimension

We can cast a hexagram based on the time we consult the I Ching. In the Plum
Blossom method, many practitioners, especially those with a strong lineage from
China, used the lunar calendar. But you can also adopt the solar calendar or
Hsia Calendar, as long as you are consistent in your own method.

c. Sound and Visual Perception

Another method introduced by the founder of Plum Blossom Divination, Master

Shao, is to use a sound or visual image around us. We can cast the hexagram
based on the number of times a phone ring or the number of knocks on the door.
We can also cast based on what catches our sight in our surroundings, such as
an old lady sitting on a red chair. Whichever method you choose, remember to
be spontaneous and let you r intuition guide you.

d. Numerology and Alphabets

This is a commonly used method due to its simplicity. You can take any numbers
from any situation, such as a house number, telephone number or even
calendar dates. You can also use the alphabets of a person's name, for example,
by assigning 'a' to 1 and 'z' to 26. Whatever you choose to do, remember to
always be consistent in the method you adapt.

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e. The Yarrow Stick Method

The yarrow stick method was one of the earliest forms of divination for the I
Ching to originate from the period of Zhou . Although t his traditional method to
erect the hexagram may seem rather tedi ous and co m plex, do remember that
this method will allow the person to clear his mind and focus on the question he
is asking .

Preparation:
Concentrate on your question. Take a bundle of SO yarrow stalks. Remove one
stalk and set it aside. Now you will have 49 stalks to work with.

Step 1:
Divide the 49 stalks randomly into two bu ndles. Place one bundle to your left
and one bundle to your right. Take one stalk from t he right hand batch and
place it in a "remainder pile."

Step 2:
Count and divide the right bundle into groups of four st alks at a time; when you
are down to the last group which should contain 1-4 stalks, place them in the
"remaind er pile" with the single stalk. Now do the same thing with the left
bundle.

Step 3:
Gather up all the stalks except those in the remainder pile and repeat steps 1
and 2.

Step 4:
This time, as you count out by four as usual, place each group of four in
separate piles. You will end up with si x, seven , eight, or nine piles:

6 = Changing Yin (broken) line.

This is also called an "old Yin" line.
7 = Static Yang (solid) line. •"
This is called a "young Yang'1 line.
8 = Static Yin "young Yin"
9 = Changing Yang "old Yang"

You have already determined the first (bot tom) line of the six line hexagram .
Now gather all 49 stalks together and:

Repeat steps 1-4 all over again for each of the five remaining lines to erect the
hexagram.

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 Is this a true form of probability analysis? Some scholars believed that the
yarrow stick method was a biased random number probability generator as
compared to the three coins method .

According to research st dies, though the probability of getting Yin or Yang was
equal, the odds of getting old Yang as to old Yin were a ratio of three to one.
This essentially means t hat the yarrow stick method skews more towards
getting old Yang.

Other scholars argued th at using binary codes, the yarrow stick method yielded
more accurate probability chances compared to the three coin method. This
different group of scholars believed that the yarrow stick method yielded a
mathematically "different chance" result. However, the fundamental reason for
such a divination method was to generate an appropriate answer regardless of
the probability factor:

To understand the differe nce between old Yin and old Yang lines, follow the
Cycle of Birth, Growth, Repose and Death. The old Yin and old Yang are now
prepared to transform and change into their correlative young selves.

Number of Number Line Name ·

Stalks
e
36
32
9
8 -- Old Yang
Young Yin
28 7 Young Yang
24 6 -x- Old Yin

The concept of the chan gin g lines is derived from the theory of Yin and Yang. If
your hexagram consists of changing lines (Yao), you may create a second
hexagram, which contains the possible future outcome of the situation after the
change has occurred.

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 f. I Ching Cards

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Another fuss-free method of
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divination would be to use
i t he 64 I Ching cards. A
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R EU Earth
ft deck contains 64 I Ching
cards which represent each
S !ill Metal
l' E7 flre of the 64 hexagrams. They
R E5 Earth
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W - - - E3 Wood
0 El Water m arket.
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Shuffle the deck, think of your question, pull a card out and flip it over. It is as
. j I easy as it sounds. Flip to the relevant chapter in t he Book of Changes that
corresponds to the hexagram on your card .

A more advanced form of looking at the 64 I Ching cards is to identify the

Subject and Object lines and your Earthly Branch, wh ich could be E7 (!:f) if you
had conducted your consultation between 1100-1300 hrs.

We will need to find the moving line to read the hexagram in detail. This concept
will be explained later in Chapter 8. To obtain the m oving line, we will use the
numerical value of the Earthly Branch. If t his value is greater than 6, use the
mod value of 6 to find the remainder. Fo r Hour of E7 (!:f), take 7 - 6 = 1.
Hence, line 1 is the moving line.

Refer to this Hour chart to determine the moving line.

Hour Chart
2300 - 0100 Elr 1100 - 1300 E7 q:.
0100 - 0300 E2 :fr 1300 - 1500 ES
0300 - 0500 E3 jij'. 1500 - 1700 E9 *Ef3
0500 - 0700 E4 gp 1700 - 1900 ElOgm
0700 - 0900 ES~ 1900 - 2100 Ell fX;
0900 - 1100 E6 8 2100 - 2300 E12 :?<

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 S. Interpreting the I Ching according to the Classical Text

Many centuries after th e time of Fu Xi, the trigrams were revised by Wen Wang,
(1131-1115 B.C.) kin g of the Zhou dynasty. Wen Wang was wrongfully
imprisoned by the tyra nt Shang emperor. During his imprisonment, he occupied
himself with the study of the trigrams, rearranging and exploring all possible
combinations of the tri grams to form the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching, a manual
for divination.

Eventually, Wen Wa ng's son overthrew the tyrant Shang emperor and
established the new Zhou dynasty. His grandson became ruler, and the boy's
uncle, the Duke of Zhou, was appointed as his regent. The Duke of Zhou
completed Wen Wang's work by writing short texts associated with each of the
six lines of every hexagram.

The great scholar Conf ucius also studied the I Ching exhaustively and wrote
extensive commentaries on it, which are known as the I Ching's '1 0 Wings'.
Many renowned Chinese philosophers such as Lao Tzu and Confucius have
influenced the study of I Ching through the centuries.

The I Ching was evolved from then on, but the book was used mostly for
predicting natural events . All things, including human affairs, are understood to
change through time. We can also interpret a hexagram by looking at the image.
The meanings of the hexagram is further explained if we refer to th e I Ching
Classical Text, known as one of the Thirteen Classics (+-~), as developed
by the mythical Fu Xi ( 17\fi), one of the early legendary rulers of China .

It is advisable to not interpret the Classical

I Ching text too literally. The translated
versions available today are helpful in
interpreting the complex commentaries as
put forth in the past.

The in-depth interpretat ion of the Classical Text could guide the everyday Man in
romance, business, search for lost items, etc. The Classical text provides verses
of guidance for each of the 64 Hexagrams and its 384 lines have been expanded
over the years. However, do not e that when you are using Pl um Blossom
method, you will find th e moving line the essence of formulating the resultant
hexagram.

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6. Is it Divination or Pure Luck?

As covered above, there are many methods of I Ching divination . However, do

not take the outcome as "accidental " as Mark McElroy (2005) would say, the
divination methods "amount to a random sam ple of all eve nts and influences at
work in the moment".

Renowned psychologist Carl Jung fashioned th e term " sy nchronicity" to describe

the above principle. "Synchronicity", in simp ler terms, means a "meaningful
coincidence" in Carl Jung's jargon . When yo u toss a coin, or select a card ,
nothing is random .

The outcome of this "meaningful coincidence" is based on your interpretation .

Remember t hat there is no "correct" way of divination. All methods are
acceptable and some are less cumbersome tha n others.

You will fin d that the texts of the I Ching contai n words t hat seem to be exactly
what you need to hear at the particula r t ime of your consultation. Spend some
moments reflecting on your question before consulting. The more serious you
are in your approach and the more concentrated your frame of mind when
constructing your questions, the more accurate and precise the answers will be.

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 7. The I Ching and Modern Science

Can we strive to demyst ify the I Ching for the skeptics? It is amazing t o see how
I Ching has influenced modern science. As far as research by scholars have
shown, Gottfried Wil helm Leibniz, the famous 17th century German
mathematician and ph ilosopher noted with enthrallment how the 64 I Ching
hexagrams correspond ed to the binary numbers sequence that ranges from 0 to
111111. It seems farfet ched but the permutations of the six lines of each of the
64 hexagrams expanded by King Wen are indeed more mathematically thought
out than we may expect .

Leibniz deduced that t his binary mapping was evidence of major Chinese
endeavours influencing the type of philosophical mathematics he had admired.
Inspired by the I Ching , Leibniz developed the differential calculus system which
has become a major element of modern engineering science. The Danish
physicist Niels Bohr al so found si m ilarities between the Yin-Yang pri nciples of
the I Ching and his study on ato m ic science. These are just some of the few
examples of how the I Ching has influenced modern science. The I Ching's
influence on modern science has in deed been paramount.

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 Chapter 7

THE EIGHT TRIGRAMS

1. Formation of the Eight Trigrams

The first thing you need to be familiar with the I Ching is t he development and
name of the eight trigrams as the building block of the 64 hexagrams.
r----------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------1
I I
I I

Wu~ :

0Tai Ji

--
Yin Yang
' I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

-- -- - - - -
Greater Yin Lesser Yang Lesser Yin Greater Yang

·~ ~ ~
--
----
Kun
--
-- - -- --- --
---
Gen
--- Kan Xun Zhen Li Dui Qian

The Limitless (Wu Ji) produces the Absolute (Tai Ji). Tai Ji produces two
cosmological forces, Yin and Yang. Yin is represented by a broken line and Yang
by an unbroken line.

The combinati on of Yin and Yang give rise to four symbols, named Greater Yin,
Lesser Yang , Lesser Yin and Greater Yang. A furth er com bination of Yin and
Yang with ea ch of the four symbols forms the eight trigrams. Combinations of
the eight trig ra ms produce the 64 Hexagrams.

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 2. Reading a Trigram

Any combination of Yin and Yang lines creates a basic trigram. Each t ri gram is
associated with a name, an element, an image, family members, direction and
number.

Top Li ne - 3
- - Middle Line - 2
- - Bottom Line - 1

A trigram consists of three lines:

A continuous line is Yan g and a broken line is Yin. The correct way to identify or
read a trigram is bottom up. This is because the base line or bottom line must
first be formed before the second and third lines can come in.

Gen Kun Xun Kan Zhen Li Dui Qian

-- -- -- -- - - -- -- -- - - - - -
(~) (:!:$) (~) (:lj\) (Jllt) (~) (:R;) (~)

Youngest Mother El dest Middle Eldest Middle Youngest Father

Son Daughter Son Son Daughter Daughter

Studying the Trigrams

Each trigram has its own sets of meanings, symbols and connotations, and are
arranged in two sequences: the Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement and the
Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement. The Early Heaven Trigram sequence is
attributed to Fu Xi and t he Later Heaven Trigram sequence to King Wen.

The symbolism and interaction of the upper and lower trigram in a hexagram
are the first things to note in an analysis. Thus before casting a hexagram, it is
important to be familiar with the eight trigrams, their numbers and their
meanings on different context.

The eight trigrams are symbols that hold deep meaning in Chinese phi losophy,
as they represent movement and changes that are each associated with natural
occurring processes, seasons, fami ly members, animals, directions and parts of
the body.

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3. Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement

This arrangement is used to number the hexagrams. Fu Xi positioned the eight

trigrams according to his observations of life. It is logical to place Heaven on top
and Earth below. He observed the heavenly signs when he raised his head, and
he lowered it to observe the earthly laws. He placed Fire in the East to symbolise
the sun rising, and Water in the West to represent the moon.

He observed that the four corners and the positioning of the trigrams seemed to
be comparable to the geographical setting of China. Mountains in the Northwest
and Lakes in the Southeast matched the landscape of China, a country with high
mountains and plateau. Wind in the Southwest and Thunder in the Northeast
were placed in their respective positions as appeared that the Southwest of
China was more of a desert area with strong wind. Thunder is also associated
with earthquakes, which frequently occurred in the North east of China.

- - ---
2. Dul 1. Qian 5. Xun
Jt-- ~- ~-
Lake Heaven Wind

--- ---
3. Li 6. Kan
11- :lj\ - -
Fire Water

4. Zhen 8. Kun 7. Gen

- -- --
m--
~ --
Thunder
:!:$--
Earth
~==
Mountain

In anci ent times, the Early Heaven Trigram Arra ngement was commonly
practiced for designing the Feng Shui of Yin dwelling s, such as the position of
grave sites for ancestors. The ancient Chinese paid special attention to choosing
their an cestral graves, as they believed t hat the quality of Yin's Feng Shui
determined the prosperity of their descendants. Unfortunately, the Early Heaven
Trigram applicati on for Yang dwellings was less than perfect. King Wen improved
on it to create the Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement, which became widely
adopted for the usage of Yang dwellings.

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 4. Later Heaven Trig ram Arrangement

Fu Xi 's diagram of the eight trigrams was further studied by King Wen . He then
incorporated his own interpretation s with the original trigrams to develop the
Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement.

King Wen reorganized th e arrangement based on the cyclical nature of the world.
Unlike the Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement which represents the perfect
universe, the Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement represents change.

Within the cyclical nature of phenomena, time and direction also exist. He placed
trigram Li at the top to represent the rising energy of Fire and heat. Since Water
is a quality that runs downwards, seeping into Earth, trigram Kan was placed at
the bottom.

Both trigrams Li (Fire) and Kan (Water) are polarities symbolizing the major
axis of the Earth. Trigra m Zhen sits in the East and trigram Dui sits in t he West.
The sun rising in the East dispelling the darkness of night is the charact eristic of
trigram Zhen. The setti ng sun casting a shadow across the sky is the
characteristic of trigram Dui.

--
4. Xun

-- - --
BB-

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Wind
-- 9.
~-
Li

Fire
2. Kun
:!:$ -
Earth

·----- --
3. Zhen

Thunder
7. Dui
Jt -
Lake

--- -- -
8. Gen 1. Kan 6. Q ian
~ :f:X ::.: !jft; -

Mountain Water Hea ven

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Note:

For easy reference, we can use our palms to erect the tri grams as shown in
the diagram below.

Xun
~
3
Zhen Dui
~
1 8 1 6
Gen Kan Qian
---= :::.,....
t-1~ IJ~
~ ~

There are three sets of numbers associated to the eight trig rams. These
numbers are used on different situation during divination.

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 s. Assigning Elements to the Eight Trigrams
r----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Qian (1) Dui (2) Li (3)

....
Zhen (4)

-- - -_.. -_..
~ :5t ~ff JI

- - - -
Metal Metal Fire Wood
I
I

--
·--------------------------- - ~-----------------------------------------------------J
1

2,,.
#~ui
Qian
~
x~~

31:1 Li Kan ·1·

1 I 6

~ Zhen Gen~
~~
4~
----
Kun

8
~~

r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-- .. --_.... - .. --- ......

Xun (5) Kan (6) Gen (7) Kun (8)
~ :t1\ IYJ. :f$

Wood
-- Water Earth Earth

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II
6. The Eight Trigrams and their Attributes

QIAN

Heaven

This trigra m comprises of three unbroken Ya ng lines and is associated with the
head of the households, fathers, paternal m ales, patriarchs, leaders, kings,
bosses, and the supreme in Yang energy. I t also sig nifies the sky, energy,
perseveran ce and Heaven. It is represented by the Meta l element and lies in the
Northwest direction in the Later Heaven Trig ram Arrang ement and South in the
Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement. Its symbolic animal sign is a Horse. It is a
trigram that is full of strong and powerful ene rgy.

-- --
KUN

-- Earth

This trigra m comprises three broken Yin lines. It is associated with mothers,
matriarchs, elderly females, farmers, servants, nurses, teachers etc. It is
represented by the Earth element and lies in the Sout hwest direction in the
Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement and North in the Early Heaven Trigram
Arrangement. Its symbolic animal sign is Ox. This trig ram signifies a caring,
warm and friendly Kun which is the perfect partner for Qian. In creation, the
functions of Heaven and Earth are equally essential. They compliment each
other perfectly and work together to achieve its full potential.

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 ZHEN

-- --
Thunder

This trigram comprises of two broken Yin lines above a solid Yang line. This
sequence signifies the eldest son and its image is that of Thunder, and is often
associated with movement. The strong Yang line that pushes from below the two
broken Yin which give way symbol izes a dragon rising out of the depths and
soaring into the sky. Its element is Wood and it lies on the East direction in the
Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement and Northeast in the Early Heaven Trigram
Arrangement.

KAN

--
-- Water

This trigram is made up of one unbroken Yang line in between two broken Yin
lines. Kan is the middl e son. Its element is Water and it lies in th e North
direction in the Later Heaven Arrangement and West in the Early Heaven
Arrangement. Its symbolic animal sign is Pig. Kan is an inauspicious trigram
which signifies danger, hardship, obstacles and turmoil.

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 GEN

--
--Mountain

This trigram comprises of one unbroken Yang line above two broken Yin lines,
which symbolizes Mountain. As mountains do not move and are stationary, Gen
signifies a lack of motion and stillness. It is also associated with the youngest
son. Its element is earth and it lies in the Northwest direction in the Early
Heaven Trigra m Arrangement and Northeast in the Later Heaven Trigram
Arrangement. Its symbolic animal sign is Dog. This trigram implies obstructions
and obstacles.

LI

-- Fire

Trigram Li com pri ses of one broken Yin line sandwiched between two unbroken
Yang lines. The element of Li is Fire and it represents the mi ddle daughter. Li is
associated with the sun, brightness, lightning, heat and dryness. It represents
firmness and an unyielding exterior but a weak and hollow int erior. It lies in the
East direction in the Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement and South in the Later
Heaven Trigram Arrangement. Its symbol ic anima l sign is Bird.

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 XUN

-- Wind

Trigram Xun comprises of two un broke n Yang lines above a single Yin line. It
represents the eldest daughter and it can be thought of as 'penetrating'. It is
represented by the element of Wood, and lies in the Southwest direction in the
Early Heaven Trigram Arrangemen t and Southeast in the Later Heaven Trigram
arrangement. Its symbolic animal sign is Rooster.

--
DUI

Lake

This trigram comprises of one broken Yin line sitting above two unbroken Yang
lines. It represents happiness and joy and is associated with th e youngest
daughter. Dui is the Lake and can be seen as the mouth which utters joyous
feelings. Outwardly weak but inwardly stubborn, its element is Metal and
direction West in the Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement and Southeast in the
Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement. Its symbolic animal sign is Goat.

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7. Trigrams Attributes in Different Contexts

a. Origin and Terminology of Trigrams

No Trigrams Characteristics
'
1 Qian ~ Three Continuous ~ -JJI!
2 Dui 3t Broken Top }t_t{!Jk:
3 Li ~ Empty Middle ~9=1 Jj:
4 Zhen GI?
JR Upward Cup *11-lJ~
5 Xun ~ Broken Bottom ~rllff
6 Kan j:_jz Full Middle j:_jz 9=1~
7 Gen ~ Overturned Bowl ~a~
8 Kun :1:$ Three Broken :1:$ ;\ llfT

b. Trigrams in Relation to the Weather and Season

No Trigrams Weather_ Season

1 Qian ~ Ice, snow Autumn

2 Dui 3t Rain Autumn

3 Li ~ Clear, hot, sunny, droughts , Summer

4 Zhen GI?
JR Thunder, lightning Spring

5 Xun ~ Windy, cloudy Spring

6 Kan :lj\ Heavy rain, snow Winter

7 Gen ~ Cloudy, hazy All Seasons

8 Kun :1:$ Dark, cloudy All Seasons

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 c. Trigrams in Relation to Body Parts

No Trigrams Elements Body Part

1 Qian ~ Metal Head, face, bone, lungs

2 Dui R: Metal Mouth, tongue, throat, lungs, chest, teeth

4
Li

Zhen
•~
JN:
Fire

Wood
Eyes, heart, blood, spirit (energy)

Foot, liver, hair

5 Xun ~ Wood Buttocks, thighs

6 Kan :l:jz Water Repr9ductive organs, ears, blood , kidneys

7 Gen ~ Earth Hand, nose, back, waist, tumours

8 Kun :!:$ Earth Stomach, spleen, abdomen

d. Trigrams in Relation to Directions and Nature

uk<UDirecti ~n
~a,, """"-~ 1
Trigrams Nature
~In .Vt.lA -
J
1 Qian ~ Northwest Heaven
2 Dui R: West Lake

3 Li M South Fire

4 Zhen ~
JN: East Thunder

5 Xun ~ Southeast Wind

6 Kan :l:jz North Water

7 Gen ~ Northeast Mountain

8 Kun :!:$ Southwest Earth

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 e. Trigrams in Relation to Animals

No Trigrams Animal >

1 Qian ¥t Horse, dragon, elephant, lion, tiger

2 Dui ~ Goat, bird, monkey, creatures in ponds

3 Li ~ Turtle, cockles, prawn, crab

4 Zhen 8?
m Dragon, snake, insects

{ 5 Xun BB
~
Rooster, bird, snake, earthworm

6 Kan :tX Pig, rat, fish, fox, sea creatures

7 Gen ~ Dog, tiger, rat

8 Kun :!:$ Ox, horse

f. Trigrams in Relation to People and Behaviour

·····
.... ..
No Trigrams People Behaviour
1 Qian ¥~ Father Tough, strong lililLl

2 Dui ~ Youngest Joy, satisfaction, damage 't5t, :tJ!

Daughter
3 Li !ti Middle Brightness, radiance Jm
Daughter
4

5
Zhen

Xun
•
BB
~
- Eldest
Son
Eldest
Movement, excitement

Penetration, flexible
th
A
Daughter
6 Kan :l:}c Middle Danger ~fl
Son
7 Gen ~ Youngest Still, trapped, obstruction Ji, I!!
Son
8 Kun l$ Mother Subtle, receptive ~

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 g. Trigrams in Relation to Career and Miscellaneous

No Trigrams Career I Miscellaneous

King, president, prime minister, chairman, leader,
1 Qian city, building, skyscraper. temole. church, cinema,
car, money, round shapes

Lawyer, lecturer, celebrity, hostess, prostitute,

2 Dui
singer, concubine, brothel, bar, musical instrument,
valley, pond, marsh, river, knife, conflict, lawsuit,
sexual passion

Writer, artist, teacher, doctor, police, soldier, beauty

3 Li parlour, sun, electricity, divorce, separation, lamp
post, police station, power station, fire brigade,
battlefield

Technician, engineer, musician, broadcast personnel,

4 Zhen
music, movement, power station, highway, crowded
place, forest, telephone, gun, fireworks, rocket,
musical instrument, broadcasting

Businessman, traveller, moving and transport

5 Xun industries, air-conditioning, electric fan,
communication, postal service, news, information

Bartender, fisherman, bandit, thief, conman,

6 Kan
boatman, hospital, funeral parlour, brothel, aquarium,
moon, pond, sea, river, lake, waterfall

7 Gen
Monk, priest, practitioner, prisoner, convict, j
mountain, cliff, grave, wall, tower, building, door,
gate, platform

Square or flat shapes, farmer, field, farm, empty

8 Kun
land, village, country, desert, antique, education, big
vehicle

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 h. The Meaning of Trigrams when Locating Lost Objects

r------------- --- ------ -- -------------- -- ---------- -- ---------- - ------------

Qian (1) ~
Public building
Father's room
Round or metallic container
High ground
Northwest sector
{
r------------- ---- --------------------------------- ------------ -------------
Jl

--
Dui (2)
Lake
Reservoir
River
Inside a metallic container
West sector

r------------- -- ------------------------- ------------- --------- ---- ---------

Li (3) itl
Kitchen , fireplace

--
Window, empty room
Beside or under a book
South sector
I
I
I
I

'------------- --- ----------------------------------- ------------ ---- --------

r------------ --- ----------------------------------- -- ---------- - ------------1 I
I

Ji:

--
Zhen (4)
Outside home or office

--
Park, forest
Public high way
Streets
East sector
I
I
I
I

---------------------------- --- -------------------------------------------- I

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 r--- --- -- --------- -- ------ --- ------------------- --- --- -- ----------- ---------
Xun (5) ~

Inside a wooden cont ainer

Rectangul ar room

--
Southeast sector

r--- --- ----------- -- ------ -- ------------------------- ------- ---- -- --- -------

--
Kan (6) :l:jz
Near a pond
Pool, drai n
Blue contai ner
North secto r

--
r----- ------------ -------- ------------------------- ---------------- -- -------1 I
I
I

Gen (7) ~
Corridor, passageway

--
Near rocks, mountai ns
Concrete wall
Square co nta iner
Northeast sector
--
r-- --------- ------ ---------- -- --- ------------ -- ----- -- ------- ------ -- ------ - J

--
Basement Kun (8) :l:ljl
Field , farm

---
-
Inside a ceramic
or glass container
Southwest sector

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 Chapter 8

FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

The 64 hexagrams are expanded from the eight trigrams of the Early Heaven
Trigram arrangement on the Luo Shu grid. In the Luo Shu gri d, there are
eight trigrams. Each trigram is further expanded with another set of eight
trigrams, making a t otal of 8 x 8 permutations, which equals 64 hexagrams.
Each group, featuri ng eight hexagrams, has a mother t rigram.

fxample: -
~=~
-
~~--,i,
i:i~m
~~,,. ~~ ,,7
:n ~/~ ::1 ~
--
==

~~ ---
-- ~'-- ....
........ . . Qian

,. -=-=
u@--~~
~·
_
~
Dui~

~
r / ~
~Xun

' ,,7~~
~

111 ~ I: I ::: ---------- u I: I 5 'I'

I I Kan ------
111
Ill
1 1
I1I , Ill -.I

'~
-~ - ~
., ,,~ ~ --
--
,~
=-= Zhen' '' --
--
Kun

--
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== ~~
1
11 ==.~ 11 1

"
I I - - I

~
~=~

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 FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

-- -- -- --
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

-- --
-------- --
\I \I \I
-- -- --
-- \I

--
~
Qian

--
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1

-- -- -- --
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6

-- 7 2 8 3 4 9

9 4 3 8 2 7 6 1
w 1J\ if :*: M± :*: ~ 5R: ~
*
Tai
:*:if
Da Chu Xu Xiao Ch u Da Zhuang Da Yu Guai Qian

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 fORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

-- -- -- -- -- -- - - - - - - - -
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

-- - - - - - - --
{
\/ \/
-- --
\/
-- \/
- -- -- -- --

--
-- --
~

-- Dui

--
1

-- --
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-- -- -- -- -- -- --
2 8 3 4 9

4 9 8 3 7 2 1 6
~ m ~1'i $$ Ml!* ~ tt 1*
Lin Sun lie Zhong Fu Gui Mei Kui Dui Li.i

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 FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

---- ---- -- -- -- -- - - -- -- - - - -
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

-- -- -- -- -- -- --
\/ \/
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--
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ft
Li

-- J
--- --- -- -- -- --
1 6 7 2

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8

-- -- - - - - - - - -
3 4 9

- - - - --
3 8 9 4 6 1 2 7
BJl~ Jt NPffil %.A. lml
_52. ~ ¥ [Ql)\_
Ming Yi Bi Ji Ji Jia Ren Feng Li Ge Tong Ren

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 FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

--- -- ---- --- -- -- - - --- -- -- -- --

1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

- - - - - - - - - - -- -- -- --
{
\/ \/
-- - - - \/
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-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -

--- --- --
--
•
-- --
Zhen

-- -- --- ---- ---- --- -- -- ---- --- -- --- --- --- - --

1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

-- -
-
8 3 4 9 1 6 7 2
~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~~
.>.L
[@[ .ful JP<:
Fu Yi Tun Yi Zhen Shi Ke Sui Wu Wang

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 FORMATI ON OF T HE 64 HEXAGRAMS

--- --- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
1 8
6 7 2 3 4 9

-- --
-- - - -- - - - - - - - - --
\/
--
.\/ \/
--
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-- --
-- -- -- --

--
-- ~
--
Xu n

1 6
-- 7 2 8 3 4 9

--- --- -- -- -- -- - - -- -- - - - -
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2 7 6 1 9 4 3 8
tlli jfll j;::@!
Sheng
Jr A
Gu *
Jing
)jl)l
Xun Heng Ding Da Guo
frJ5
Gou

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 FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS •

-- -- - - -- -- - - - - - - --
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

-- - -- -- - -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
{
\I \I
--- --- -- - -- -- \I \I
-- -- -- -
-- -

-- - -- --
-- tjz

--
Kan

--
-- -- - -- -- -- - - - - - - - -
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

- - - - - - -
- - -- - - - - -- -- -- --- - - - -
7 2 1 6 4 9 8 3
8ifj ~ :fjz ~ M *~ m i~
Shi Meng Kan Huan lie Wei Ji Kun Song

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 FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS
- "-

-- -- -- -- -- -- - - - - -- --
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

- - - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- --
--
\I
- -- - - -- \I \I \I
- - -- -- - -- --
--
-- --
~
Gen

-- -
-- --- -- -- -- -- - - - - - - - -
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

-- - - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - - - -
6 1 2 7 3
1J\ ~
8 9 4
~ ~ ~ ~ 1* ~ ~
Qian Gen Ji an Jian Xiao Guo LU Xian Dun

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 FORMATION OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

-- -- -- - -- -- - - -- -- - - --
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

- -- - --- --- --- -- -- --- --- -- --- -- -- -- --

(
\I \I
--- --- -- -- --- -- -- --
\I \I
- - -- --
--
--
-- --
-- :1:$
--
Kun
--
--
--
--- -- -- -- -- - -
1 6 7 2 8 3 4 9

- - - - - - --
- - -- - - - -- --- -- --- -- -- --- -- --- ---
-
1
- - -
6
- -
7 2 8 3 4 9
_g
±$ ~~ ~~ ft ~ El ~ ~
Kun Bo Bi Guan Yu Jin Cui Pi

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 I

The 64 hexagrams are arranged to represent the 60-year cycle, also known
as 60 pillars, of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. Since there are
only 60 pillars, four of the hexagrams, namely Qian ( ~ ), Kun (J:rl'), Li (11i!E )
and Kan (:IJ\ ), are omitted.

For example, Year 2011 is HS ¥- - E4 !JP and the governing hexagram is Bo

UM). In Year 2012, the following hexagram will be Fu ( ~ ). In I Ching
divination, the rulin g yearl'y hexagram is used to forecast world events and
natural phenomena by referring to the image, Kua implications and the Yao
text.

In Feng Shui practice, the 64 hexagrams in the Luo Pan (Feng Sh ui compass)
are used for measuring the sitting and facing of the house and the water flow .
.
In Xuan Kong Da Gua (XKDQ) date selection, each of the 64 hexag rams has
an element number (# 3fi(. ) and a period number ( ~r Jm ) which are used to
determine the energy of the day.
I
Example:

1S40 4 2 2012 I

H2 6 H2 6 H9 ~ H9 ~
- Wood - Wood +Water
~--ic--~~~~-+~~~~~-+~~~~~-----j
+Water ~I

ElO W ES * E3 ~ ES *
-Metal - Earth +Wood +Earth

·--
9 6

--
7 9

-- -- -- --
4 6 7 4 )
Dun Jin Tong Ren Da Chu
~ :ft ~A *1i

The figure above t he hexagram refers to the element number, and the
number below refers to the p_e riod number. Ideally, for an ausp_icious day,
the element numbers of the year, month and hour should support the day.
Details on XKDQ date selection will be discussed in my next book.

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 Chapter 9

PLUM BLOSSOM DIVINATION

Mei Hua Yi Shu (:#lHt~fxJ or Plum Blossom Divination was invented oy

Shao Kang Jie, from the Song Dynasty (960-1126 AD). It is considered a
less sophisticated approach to the traditional forms of I Ch ing divination.
Plum Blossom Divination is a numerological method of I Ch in g divination, is
based on observations and correlative deductions to form hexagrams and
does not actua lly use the text.

( 1. History of Plum Blossom Divination

Shao Kang Jie woke up one afternoon and saw a rat in his room. He took a
ceramic pillow and threw at the rat. The pillow shattered into pieces, and
inside it was a note with his name and the exact ti me of that moment.

"This is amazing", thought Shao, for he had broken the cera m ic pillow at the
exact timing predicted in the note. Intrigued, Shao Kang Jie decided to track
down the autho r of the note. He located the man ufacturer of the pillow, only
to be told by a young boy that his father had died two days ago.

Disappointed, Shao decided to leave. But the boy called him back and gave
him the note and a book. The boy's father had instructed him to present to
the scholar who would come to his house two days after his death with
these items. In the note, the deceased predicted that Shao would be able to
locate where his silver was buried so that his son could pay for his funeral
expenses. The book was the I Ching, and its pages contai ned formulas for
prediction.

One fine morn in g, Shao was relaxing in his garden with a frie'1d when he
noticed two sparrows fighting in the branches of a plum bl ossom tree. The
birds fell to the ground. Shao performed a divination that in corporated the
image of the sparrows fighting with the exact timing of the moment and told
his friend that there would be a minor accident occurri ng at the same
location the next day.

The next day, a young girl climbed up the plum blossom t ree, wanting to
pluck a blossom . The caretaker spotted her and the young girl panicked, and
fell on the grou nd . She ended up with minor injuries. Shao's prediction came
true, and he became famous for his 'Plum Blossom Oracle' skill. Plum
Blossom Divinati on relies heavily on the imagery, symbol ism and implied
meanings of each trigram and hexagram . In this chapter, we will examine
th e various meani ngs of trigrams and hexagrams in different contexts.
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 2. Steps to Plum Blossom Divination

a. The Subject represe nts the Self/Client who has consulted the I Ch ing, and
the Object represent s the event or matter that concerns the Subject.

b. The next step is to identify the Subject and Object trigrams in the original
hexagram. The trigram that contains the moving line is the Object
trigram, while the other trigram without the moving line is the Subject
trigram.

c. Next, you need to find out the elements of the Subject and Object trigram.
Analyse the elemental relationships between the Subject and Object
trigram based on the theory of support, drain, control or destruction.

d. The time of divination also needs to be taken into consideration. The

appropriate answer sought wil l depend on the question asked and the
subject matter.

1. Erect the Original Hexagram (:$: i~).

2. Locate the moving line.
3. Determine the Subject and Object trigrams.
4. Extract the Nuclear Hexagram.
S. Erect the Final Hexagram.

-- --
r---------------------------------------------------------------------------~
I

--·--:
-- --
Original
I
I

Nuclear
--
--Final

Moving line (3rd)

The Original H~_xagram will tell you what to do, and the Nuclear Hexagram
will tell you what you can accomplish. The Final Hexagram- is- derived from
the m-ovmg line -of fh e Onginar Hexagram.- rr completes e process by
explaining--wny----yuu-shnu1t1- f<lllowtneadVice given in the Original and
Nuc ear exagrams:TI1e five ~~_inents ana fhe se·~son wifl influence tile final
a_na ys1s.
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 3. Relationship between Subject and Object Trigrams

In Plum Blossom Divination, we used the concept of the five elements to

analyse the relationship between the Subject and Object trig rams.

In the productive cycle, Wood gives birth to Fire, Fire enriches Earth, Earth
nourishes Metal, Metal produces Water, and Water nourishes Wood. In the
destructive cycle, Metal conquers Wood, Wood penetrates Earth, Earth
drains Water, Water extinguishes Fire and Fire destroys Met al.

(
I

-- -- --
r------- -- ---------------------------------- ---- ------- -- --------------~

--•
~ 3t l1Ji
Qian (1) Dui (2) Li (3) Zhen (4)

- - -- --
Metal Metal Fire Wood

~
Xun (5)
--
-- -- -- -- :fjz
Kan (6)
.&
Gen (7)
i:$
Kun (8)
Wood Water Ea rth Earth
'
•------- --- -------------------------- ------------ ------- ----------------
In Plum Blossom Divination, or Mei Hua Yi Shu theory, Shu Cf&:) translates
to 'numbers'. We can cast hexagrams freely using any kind of numbers.
After erecting a hexagram, then interpret the relation between the Subject
and Object trigrams .

Example:
Subject --- Qian (~ ) (1)
Metal

Object
-·---·
--
- Kan (3* ) (6)
Water

Hexagram cast:

Upper trigram Qian, element Metal. Lower trigram Kan, element Water. In
accordance to the productive cycle, Metal produ ces Water. I t means that the
Subject trigra m is supporting the Object trigram .

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 Chart 1. The Index Chart of the 64 Hexagrams

•
-- -- -- -- -- --
!$ 1i :i:,X ~ g{f ~ ~Z; Upper

-- -- --
Kun Gen Kan Xun Zhen Li Dui Qian Trigram

Lower
ft!!. LlJ 7.J< mt ti ;k. ~ :;:. Trigram
Earth Mountain · Water Wind Thunder Fire Lake Heaven L
- -
11 26 5 9 34 14 43 1 Qian I
J

::kti .m. - !j\ ti

* !ti: ::klf ~ ~Z;
*
Tai DaChu
rm
Xu Xiao Chu DaZhuang Da You Guai Qian Heaven ,
:fi;

--:§t
,)

19 41 60 61 54 38 58 10 Dui
§'/; t~ tiP 9=1$ &U Mc ~ ~ Ri.
Lin Sun Jie Zhong Fu Gui Mei Kui Dui Lu Lake
,--, -
36 22 ,' 63 \ 37 55 30 49 13 :- Li

•
I I
BJ=j ~ 'ret ~ ~ ~It ~ lm A
*-A
-- ~
I
I
I
Ming Yi Bi \Ji Ji ,/ Jia Ren Feng Li Ge Tong Ren

--
' , Fire
24 27 3 42 51 21 17 25 Zhen
~
Fu
l@
Yi
1E
Tun
~
Yi •
Zhen
~ Pi
Shi Ke
llJi
Sui
~~
Wu
- - .ilt
Thunder
46 18 48 57 32 50 28 44 Xun ·
fj- ft # ~ t& ~ *~
--~
1lJii
Sheng Gu Jing Xun Heng Ding DaGuo Gou Wind

--
7 4 29 59 40 64 47 6 Kan

~ifi ~ ±X ~ M *~ ~ wt - - .tx
Shi Meng Kan Huan Jie Wei Ji Kun Song Water
15
~
Qian
52
Ii
Gen
~
Jian
39 53
7'Jf
Jian
62
!j \ ~
Xiao Guo
56
1*
Lii
31
~
Xian
33
JM
Dun
--Ii
-- Gen

Mountain
)
2
!$
Kun
23
~J
Bo
8
tt
Bi
20
Im
Guan
16
~
Yu
35
w
Jin
45
~
Cui
12
:a
Pi --Kun
--!$
Earth

--
r
* Please refer to the Appendix for this chart in Simplified Chinese.
1- Take the first three lines of the hexagram and refer to the first row of
2 trigrams in the table above. Next, look at the bottom three lines of the

-
3- hexagram and refer to the right column of the chart. By following a
4 vertical line down from Kan (:!j\ ) and a horizontal line across from Li
s- (~),you will get Hex 63 Ji Ji ( ~~ ). By referring to the I Ching, you will
6 be able to find the answer to your question.

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 4. Various Methods of the Plum Blossom Divination

a. Using Sound Perception

r------ - -------- ------------------- ---------- - ----------- -- -----------------------

Qian (~Z:)

I !, hi
I , ; I • .. Upper trigram: The first knock was one - Trigram 1

,~ , '' • • • Lower trigram: The second knock was five - Trigram 5

r::::J r::::J
( Xun(~)

Example: What did the neighbour want to borrow?

Time: Ell (BG)

Moving Line: 5th line

Let us adopt the Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement to number the trigrams.
Trigram derived: Trigram Qian (~Z:) (Metal) over Trigra m Xun (~) (Wood).

Original Hex Final Hex

1 3
Metal Fire

5
Wood

Hex44 Hex50
Gou (:IV§) Ding(® )
Method Of Analysis:

One cold winter evening after dinner, Shao Kang Jie was tutoring his son on
the Plum Blossom Divination when someone knocked on the door. It was
their neighbour who needed to borrow something from t hem. Shao took this
opportunity to test his son. He asked, "Can you guess what the neighbour
wants to borrow?"

There were a total of six knocks on the door. There was a pause after the
first knock before a continuous series of five more knocks. We can use this
sequence of sounds to erect a hexagram.

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 The son said, " The neighbour wants to borrow our hoe." Shao asked, "Why
do you think so?" The son repl ied, "Well, Hexagram 44 Gou ( Mi ) contains
Metal over Wood. So I deduced that the neighbour would want to borrow a
hoe." Shao replied, " Son, the neighbour wants to borrow an axe to cut his
firewood ."

Shao's son was am used and asked his father why their neighbour wanted an
axe and not a hoe. Shao explai ned, "You see, it is already late evening and
the weather is cold . He will not go to the farm at this time . Therefore, it is
more likely that he would want to cut some firewood. In addition, t he Final
Hexagram is Fire over Wood, thus the neighbour is using the Wood to start
the Fire." Well, tru e enough, t he neighbour wanted to borrow their axe to
chop some firewood !

From the above example, we can see t hat it is necessary to appl y some
common sense and imagination, and to factor in the time dimension while
carrying out an I Ch ing div ination.

b. Using Visual Perception

To do this, we can simply convert any image or sound around us into

trigrams for analysis.

Example:
r--- - - -- ------------- - -- - ---- - ---------- - - - ------- - - ------- - --- - - - --- -- -- ---- - -- -

I was in a taxi one day, and noticed that the driver seemed distu rbed
and was not concent rating on his driving. From the image of the
driver's back and his fing ers on the steering wheel, I erect ed a
hexagram to fin d out what his thoughts were.

Upper tri gram : (steering wheel) =trigram Qian ( ~Z; )

~·· ·· (Outer trig ram)

Lower tri gram: (his fingers)= trigram Gen ( !Yl )

I c:::J
~··· ·
I
c:::J c:::J
(Inner tri gram) )
The hexagram is Qian (fath er) sitting on Gen (youngest son).
Qian = upper trig ram (outside) and Gen = lower trigram (inside) .
Base on the above hexagram, we can infer that the taxi driver wa s
worried about his son at ho me. I had a chat with him and he confirmed
that he had to rush home to t ake his sick son to hospital after letting me
off.
''
'------- -- ---- ---- --- ------------------------------ ------ ------------- --- -------- -''

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 c. Using Numbers

The Plum Blossom method can be done by translatin g anything into a

sequence of numbers. It could be your phone number, alphabets, or the
number of strokes in a Chinese character.

There is no hard and fast rule in deciding on which should be the upper
or lower trigram. It is more important to stay consisten t .

Note:

If the num ber is 8 or less, we will take the t rigram number based on the
( Early Heaven Trigram Arrangement. If the number is more than 8, we
have to divide this number by 8 and take t he remaini ng number as the
trigram number.

Example:

If we have 38, then 38/8= 4, and the remainder is 6.

The trigram will be Kan (:IJ\).

• Five digits combination, example: 12345

-- --
--
Add the 1st and 2nd digit to get the upper trigra m .
Upper trigram: 1+2 = 3 (Li)

Add the 3rd, 4th and 5th digit to get the lower trigram. Hex 21
Lower trigram: 3+4+5 = 1, remainde r 4 (Zhen) Shi Ke
( i!l lt~)
8
---------- --- ----------------------- ------------ ---------- - ----r -----------------

r----------- - ------------------------------- - --- -- --------- -- ---------------------

--
1
I

• Four digits combination, example: 1234

-- --
Add the 1st and 2nd digit to get the upper trigram.
Upper trigram: 1+2 =3 (Li)

Ad d the 3rd and 4th digit to get the lower trigra m .

Hex 56
Lower trigram: 3+4 =7 (Gen) Lu
(:tftf)
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----------- - ---- ------------------------------- -- ---------- - ---------------- ---- --J
 d. The Formula of Time Dimension

• Erecting the upper trigram

We will assign a number to the year, month and day to perfo rm

the divination based on Lunar Calendar. Divide the sum by 8
and take the remainder as the trigram number.

Year no.+ Month no.+ Day no. = X, remainder A

8

A = the number assigned to the upper trigram.

When A is 0, rea d the remai nder as _a

Note: We will not include th e hour number for this calculation .

r-------------------- - ---------- - - -- - - -- -- ------------------------- --- ---- - -----

• Erecting the lower trigram

The lower trigram is determ ined by the time of the divination.

We will take the previous sum of the year, month and day,
add the hour, divide it by 8, and then take the remainder
as the trigram number.

Year no.+ Month no.+ Day no.+ Hour no.= Y, remainder B

8

B = the number assigned t o the lower trigram.

When B is 0, read the remainder as _a
)

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 Numbering the year, month, day and hour
--------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------, I

1. Numbering the year:

Take the Earthly Branch of the year.
El (-T) as number 1,E2 (fl ) as number 2
E3 (Ji{) as number 3, E4 (gp) as number 4,
ES (JOC ) as number S... , until E12 C* ) a~ num ber 12.
Example: Dragon year ES( ~ ),
Take as number S.
I
~--------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------
( 2. Numbering the month:
Based on the lunar calendar month
Example: 6th lunar month ES (5t:),
Take number as 6
Starting from: February E3 (9{) as number 1 ,
March E4 (9P) as number 2,
April ES (JOC ) as number 3,
July ES C* ) as number 6 ... , until
December E12 <*)
as number 12.
·~---------
! - ----------------------------------- - ----------- - - ----------- ---- -----
3. Numbering the Day:
Based on the lunar calendar day.
Look up on the 6th lunar month of the calenda r and then count
forward until your day of birth.
Example: Birth Date: 28th July 2000
(27th day of the 6th lunar month)
Take the number as 27
.
'!~--------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------
4. Numbering the hour:
Take the Earthly Branch of the hour.
El ( -T ) as number 1, E2( fl) as number 2,
E3 (9{) as number 3, E4 (9P) as number 4,
ES (JOC) as number S, E6 (B) as number 6,
E7 ( q:) as number 7, ES<*) as number 8 ... , until
E12 <*) as number 12.
Example: Hour of Birth: 1330 hrs ES C:*)
Take the number as 8

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 Example: 28th Ju ly 2000, 1330 hrs

(Lunar Date: 27th day of the 6th lunar month)

HR DAY MTH YR
T H4 TH4 ~ HlO ~H7 Heavenly
-Fire - Fire -Water +Metal Stem

*ES
-Earth
* E12
-Water
*ES
-Earth
~ES
+Earth
Earthly
Branch

8 27 6 5 Numbers

* This method of hexagram erection is based on lunar dates *

Upper trigram: Year+ Month+ Day= X, remainder A

8

5 + 6 + 27 = 4, remainder Q.
8

Kan

Lower trigram: Year + Month + Day + Hour = Y, remainder B

8
DCJ
t'· I 5 + 6 + 27 + 8 = 5, remainder Q.
e··t1D 8 )
Kan
DD
I
Hence, for 28th of July 2000, 1330hrs, CJ
we get Hex 29 Kan (:!Jz). DD
I . I
DD
Hex 29
Kan
66 ( jj\)
 Locating the Moving Line

The moving line is important because it changes the principle position. We

might have a situation that was difficult, but with the mov ing line you can
immediately see how a new situation takes place.

Using the Formula of Time Dimension

Take the sum of year, month, day and hou r, divide by 6 and take the
remaining nu mber as the moving line.

Year no + Month no + Day no + Hour no = Z, remainder = ~

( 6

C =
the moving line.
When C is 0, take the moving line to be on the 6th line.

Example: 28th July 2000, 1330 hrs, Kan (±.}\)

6
Locating the moving line: 5
4
5 + 6 + 27 + 8 = 7, remainder 1
6 3
2
The moving line is 4th line.
1

After determining the moving line, we can erect the Final Hexagram.

Original Final

Object

Hex 29 Hex 47
Kan (±}\) Kun(~)

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 5. Simplified Method to Locate the Moving Line

After casting the Original Hexagram, the next step is finding t he moving line.
The moving line re presents t he time when the divination is pe rformed . It will
determine the Fi nal Hexagram or result of the situation. Thus, t here are two
ways for doing th is:

Look at the hour when you cast the hexagram

If the number is higher than 6, we have to divide by 6 and take t he remaining
number as the moving line.

Example:
Hour of E6 ('B ), moving line falls on the 6th line of hexagram.

r- -- - ----1
6 ~ - - ~ -- - - ----- .... Moving line
5

43 --
2
1
Hex 5
Xu (itt )

Example: Hour of ElO ( Elf )

Take 10/6 = 1, re mainder ,4.

Hence, the moving line falls on the 4th line of the hexagram.

65 - -
r ------- -1
4 1- - 1
.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ J ---------.... Moving line
)
3
2
1
Hex 5
Xu (itt )

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 6. Subject and Object Trigrams

Object
--
--
• - - Moving line

--
Subject

(
Subject:
- It represents the person asking the question.
- It is the trigram without the moving line.

Object:
- It is the matter concerning the self or client.
- It is the trigram with the moving line.

7. Erecting the Nuclear Hexagram (lf. ;H)

From the Original Hexagram, we can further extract t wo trigrams to form

the Nuclear Hexagram. We need to extract line 2, 3 and 4 from the Original
Hexagram, and line 3, 4 and 5 to form a Nuclear Hexagram. This hexagram
embod ies the process of the event or situation that you are asking about
before the final outcome.

If you are asking for the result of an interview, the Original Hexagram will
project your current situation and the Final Hexagram wi ll show the ultimate
outcome of the event, while the Nuclear Hexagram indi<;ates the middle
phase of development that will unfold during the interview itself.

6
5 --
Original Nuclear

--
--
5
--
Final

e
4
4
3
2
1
--
Current situation
--
--
The process
3
4
3
2
•
--
--
Final outcome

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 8 . Relationship between the Subject and Object Trigrams

To determine the strength of the element in the Subject and Obj ect trigrams,
you need to know the cycle of t he birth and cycle of destruction t heory.

Example 1:

--
,--------------------------- ---- ---- -- ---------- ----- ----------- --- ----- ----- -- -----
'

---
I

s } Eanh)

-• •
Original
} Water -
Nuclear Final

The readin g: Subject ( Earth) controls Object (Water)

I
~·•••••" " "'""'""''"'''""""""""'"''''''''''''"''•''''"''"''''' ' '''''' '' ' ''' '''''''''' ''''''''' '''''''""''''''''''''"' ' '*'''''''"'"''''''''''''''''''"''' ' '' ' '''''''''''' ' ''''''"''"'''''''" .. ''' ' '' ' '''"'u' ' ''' ' ' '''''''''" ' '''' ''''''''''''''''' ' ''' '''''''''''''''''"' '''''" ' '' 'i

~ :
i~ SubJ1ect Obiect
I
Nuclear Nuclear Final !i

Il
I -Earth-
-

Water Wood Earth Metal ,

!_-·--·------·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·-·--·--·--·--·--- -·-_:

Example 2:
--
= - i
i

i
r - - - - -- - - ------------ ----- - -- --- --- -- -- -- -- - - ------------- - --------- --- ----- - ------ - -1I
I

~
I

O . . .. }

-- }
Metal

cJ -- ---
--
S 111111 11111

Original
Earth

The readin g: Subject ( Earth) supports the Object (Meta l) .

-- --Nuclear Fina I
)

I
I
I

--
I
i ···································-········ ..········-..·······················································..······························· ..························································..······..········-·································-···································!

-- -- -- ..
: Subject Object Nuclear Nuclear Final ~
e '.
~
.: ~
~

: :
:~· ;~
" Earth Metal Earth Wood Wood :
~ ~
70 i--·-- -- -- --·--------·--·------·--·---- ----·--·--·--·--·--·--·-- --·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·- ·--·--·--·--·--·-!
 Example 3:
r---------- ----------- ------------ --------- -- --------------------- - - -- ------------

S 111!1 Jill }
El 111!1
Earth J Iii! El
Ell El
IS~

o =~
El Jill
IS•} Earth
EllS
EIEI
EIEI
111!1 -
Original Nuclear Final

( The reading: Subject receiving support from Object

I
........ .................................................... ··········································· .................................................................................................................................. "''"''"''''''''••···"·"''''"''~

! i
I
I Subject Object Nuclear Nuclear Final
i
I
i
I ~~ ECJECJ f'l~
i
I
i
~ r:i J Wil~ ~EC) c::J ECJ
I
i
!£:.:] ~ ~~ ~ i::.::J ~~
I
! Earth Earth Earth Earth Water '
t·--·--·--·--·--·----·--·--·--·----·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--------~--·--·---·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·-J

Example 4:
r-----~---- --- ----------------------------------- ------ ------ - --------------------

0 Wood

Original Nuclear Final

Th e reading: Object (Wood) controls the Subject (Earth)

£ ...... ... ····-·········-····--····· .. ······ .......... "'"'•'"•······· .. ···· .. ··•····· .. ··•................................................................................. .
~·······
i
I i
; Subject Object Nuclear Nuclear Final I
\ i
! I
t;•. : ,; :. I i
I
c::Jl; .. I L·. I i
I
i
c::Jf !I DD I
i
I
Metal i
Earth Wood Water Fire I

! i
L-----·--·--·--·--·- -·- -·--·- -·- -·-- ·- -·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·-- ·--·--·--·--·- -·--·- -·- -·--·- -·--·--·--·-_;

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 Example 5:

...... ~ J ~­

s--Et4BMI•
0 : ":

-
Original
l!ill:'I
FEi rerth
0

Nuclear
rim~

--
Rrim

Final

The readi ng: Object (Fire) supports the Subject (Earth)

J...•..••..••••..••.•••.•• ....................... .......... ,••.•.•..•..•.•.•.••.•.

··············~
;
Subject Object Nuclear Nuclear Final '
' ~I :;: h,J
j

'
j

~ lllml ';
;'
Em E!I! ;'
Earth Fire Wood Metal Earth j'
~ '~
'
ii..--·--· -- ·--·--·- - ·--·--·- -·-- ·- -·--· -- ·- -·-- · --·-- ·--·--·--·-·--·--·- -·-- ·--·--· --·---- ·- -·--·-- · -- ·- -·-- · - - · --· ..:.----·--·~ '

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 Chapter 10

ERECTING A HEXAGRAM
1. Various Methods of Erecting a Hexagram

a. Coin Casting Method

This method , commonly known as the King Wen method , can be used to cast
hexagrams. However it might not be fully ap plicable t o the Plum Blossom
method beca use you. may get more than one moving line.

( To use this method, you have to toss three

There are two different faces:
coins six times in order to obtain the six lines
of the hexagrams. Reflect and meditate on
your question. Hold the question in your mind
while you toss the coins.

The hexagra m is constructed from bottom up.

The first throw determines the first bottom
line. Draw the first line . Repeat the same until
all six lines have been drawn. The top three
lines are upper trigram and bottom three lines
HEAD

Yang line -- TAIL

Yin line

are lower trig ram.

When you toss three coins, there are four possible

combinations:

1 head + 2 tails
A fix d Yang line

2 heads + 1 tail
-- A fixed Yin

A/13 heads
··--
--·
A Yang line changes to a Yin line

All 3 tails
A Yin line changes to a Yang line
•--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Example of Application
6
5
1st toss: 2 heads + 1 tail 4
3
2
1
Original Hex Final Hex
6
5
4
2nd toss: 2 heads + 1 tail 3
2
1
Original Hex Final Hex

6
5
4
3rd toss: 1 head + 2 tails 3
2
1

Original Hex Final Hex

6
5
4th toss: 3 tails
4
3
2
1
)
Original Hex Final Hex

6
5
5th toss: 1 head +2 tails 4
3

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0 Original Hex
2
1

Final Hex
 6th toss: 3 heads • 6 111111111

000 ·--
- --
5
4
3
2
1 1111111

Original Hex Final Hex

b. Erecting a Hexagram with a Name

( Another method of erecting a hexagram is to use letters of the English

alphabet in a person's name.

By assigning numbers to the 26 alphabets, we are able to use the formula to

erect a hexagram for analysis. By referring to the diagram, the numbers 1
to 8 are assigned 3 alphabets each and the number 9 is assigned 2
alphabets .

.
Table of Alphabets and Assigned Numbers

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B c D E F G H I

l K L M N 0 p Q R

s T u v w x y z

We may use the alphabets in a person's first name to erect the upper
trigram and the person's last name (surname) to erect the lower trigram. If
the person's name includes any middle name, ignore it and simply use the
first and last name.

As the example on the next page shows, we will have to add the numbers
assigned to each alphabet of the person's first name, then divide the sum by
8. The result will form the upper trigram, Zhen (Jlt ) . Add the alphabets of
the person's last name and divide by 8 as well.

If there is no remainder, the minimum number will be 8. So 8 is the trigram

Kun (±$) .

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 Example:

Monica Tan came to seek for consultation on:

Day : H6 (C.) - ES ( ~q
Time : E9 ($)

Upper Trigram: M 0 N I C A

4 6 5 9 3 1
(4 + 6 + 5 + 9 + 3 + 1) = 28
28 Mod 8 = 3, Bal: ~ Zhen CR)

Lower Trigram: T A N

2 1 5
( 2 + 1 + 5) = .Ii
s•-- 111 Earth

K un ( ±ljl)

The completed hexagram:

--
1111 -
Hex 16
Yu ( ft )

In order to locate t he moving li ne, we have to consider the time factor,

which in this exam ple is E9 ( $). We add the number for upper trigram (4),
lower trigram (8) and time (9) then divide the total by 6. The resultant
number will give you the moving line.

To locate the moving Line: 4 + 8 + 9 = 21

21 Mod 6 = 3, Bal:~
Moving line on the 3rd Line
)

-- --
The resulting hexag ram is Hex 6 2, Xiao Guo (1H@j ).

·--
--
Hex 16
............
--
Hex 62
Yu (ft) Xiao Guo (!J\:i@l)
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c. The Approaching Direction of a Person

There are many creative ways to erect a hexagram based on a situation or

our visual. One way to do so is to observe the approaching direction of a
person. Let us assume that an old man is coming from the Southeast.

The characteristics of trigram Qian ( ~) represents an old man, while Xun

( ~) represents the direction Southeast. We are thus able to form a
hexagram with the two trigrams of our visual interpretation.

Example:
Day : H6 ( C.) - E2 (.fl )
Time : E4 (IJP)

An old man coming from the Southeast direction :

Old man: Direction: SE

(Upper Trigram) (Lower Trigram)

1 l•Bl•ili Heaven

Qian( ~ ) Xun (~)

Hex 44
Gou( ~)
To locate the moving line, we have to consider the Earthly Branch, which in
this example is E4 ( IJP ). We add the numbers for t he upper trigram (1),
lower trigram (5) and time (4), then divide the total by 6. The resulting
number will give you the moving line.

a
To determine the moving line:

==
Moving Line•••..,. • •
1 + 5 +4 10 • --·
10 Mod 6 1, Bal: .4

- --
Moving Line on the 4th Line

Hex 44 Hex 57
Gou( ~) Xun ( ~ )

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 d. Erecting a Hexagram from Leaves of Plant/Tree

This ancient method of erecting a hexagram requires the person t o pick up

fallen leaves from a t ree or plant. This seemingly simple and co nvenient
method actually allows a person to erect a hexagram in t he most
serendipitous manner. This may not be the most efficient way of erecting a
hexagram but it does yield simila r results to other methods. Follow the steps
below:

1. Using your left ha nd, pick up a bunch of leaves.

- Count the number of leaves fo r the upper trigram.

2. Using your right hand, pick up another bunch of leaves .

•
- Count the number of leaves for t he lower trigram.

3. If the number of leaves exceed 8 , Mod 8 and take the remain ing number.

Example:

1. No. of Leaves on Left Hand=~

- For the upper trigra m Zhen ( Jlf )

Thunder .

2. No. of Leaves on Right Hand =~ 0

- For the lower trigra m Qian( ~ )

9 Mod 8 = 1, Bal: !
1 )

Heaven

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 --
Completed Hexagram:

--
Hex 34
Da Zhuang (::*:#±)

Example: The hour of consultation is ES<*>·

In order t o locate the moving line, we will have to use th e time factor again ,
which in t his example is ES C* ).

So we add the upper trigram (4), lower trigram (1) and the time (S), then
divide by 6, the remainder is !. Therefore, t he moving line is the 1st line of
the hexag ra m.

To locate moving Line:

4 + 1 + 8 = 13
13 Mod 6 = 2, Bal:!

Moving Li ne on 1st Line

--
-- • ••
--
- -- I
Moving Line ••••••• • - -

Hex 34 Hex 32
Da Zhuang (7':#± ) Heng ( tlii )

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 e. Translating Four Pillars into _a Life Hexagram

EXAMPLE: Female I
HR DAY MTH YR
Date of Birth: 20th June 1959
Time : E11 (IX ) H9 £ H10 ~ H7 ffl: H6 B

E11 £X; E10 W E7 Cf E12~

Later Heaven Trigram Arrangement

• --- --
-- ----
--
4Xun ~ 9 Li ga 2 Kun :!:$

--
--
- --
-
-
3 Zhen 11.t 7 Dui ~

--- -
- -
-- - - --
-
8 Gen IJt 1 Kan±.},: 6 Qian ¥z

Step 1
Convert Heavenly Stems to a Lo Shu number - Na lia Method

---
- ---- --
HS$

4
--
--
H6 C.

9
H2 6 H10 ~

2
)
--- -- ----
H 7~ H4 T

3 5 7

- --
H3 W

-- --- ---
HS i:t H1 Ej3 H9 3:

8 1 6

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I
 Chart to Derive Stems Numbers
~'
c

HEAVENLY STEMS NUMBER

~

Hl Ef3 6
H2 Z:. 0 2
H3~ 8
H4 T 7
HS DG 1
H6 C. 9
H7 ~ 3
( HS * 4 "
H9 ±: 6
HlO ~ 2
Placing the Stems Numbers in the Four Pillars

HR DAY MTH YR
H9 3: H10 ~ H7 ~ H6 c
6 2 3 9

Step 2
Convert Earthly Branch into He Tu Numbe rs

Earthly HETU ELEMENT

Ii Branch
Elf- 1:6 Water
E12 "$..
E6 B 2:7 Fire
'
E7 q:.
E3~ 3:S Wood
E4 !IP
.+ ..,.

E9 ~ffi 4:9 Metal

ElO~
"" ;'.

ES.@
S:lO Earth
ES*
Ell Bl
E2 fl:
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 Place the Branch Numbers in the Four Pillars
+
HR DAV MTH 'lHI
El l Bl ElO w E7 Cf- E12 -p;_
5 4 2 1
10 9 7 6

Step 3
Yin and Yang numbers
•

HEAVENLY Yang Numbers

STEM
1, 3, S, 7, 9
Total Sum: 25

EARTHLY Yin Numbers

BRANCH
2, 4, 6, 8, 10

Total Sum: 30

Step 4
Add up all the Yin and Yang numbers in the Four Pillars

- Calculate the sum of Yang (odd) numbers to get the Heaven number.
The maximum Heave n number is 25

- Calculate the sum of Yin (even ) numbers to get the Earth number.
The maximum Earth number is 30

HR DAY MTH YR
6 2 3 9
H9± HlO 9* . H7~ H66
+
!'
e11 ..BG·· Ei.O W E7 lf E12 •~
5 4 2 1
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10 9 7 6
 Yang Numbers in the Fou r Pillars

(Year) + (Mo nth) + (Day) + (Hour)

(9+1) + (3 +7) + (9) + (5)
Total= 34

I n this case, the result number 34 is greater than the max im um value 25 .
Take: 34 - 2 5 =2

( Heaven No: = Trigram Li ---

Refer to the chart below for trigrams num bers
2

Chart of Trigrams Num bers

-- --- ---- --
Qian

6
Dui

- -- - --
Li

- -- -- -- --
7
- --9
Zhen

3
Xun

4
Kan

1
Gen

8
Kun

Trigram number conversion for Heave n and Ea rth numbers

Sum of 10 = 1 Remainder

Sum of 20 = 2
19 =9
12 =2
Sum of 30 = 3 15 =5
Yin Numbers in the Four Pillars

(Year) + (Mo nth) + (Day) + (Hour)

(6) + (2) + (2+4) + (6+ 10)
Total= 30

In this case , th e result number is 30. By referring to the above chart, fo r a

sum of 30, t ake number~ .

Earth No: ~ = Trigram Zhen --

Refer to the c hart above for trigram numbe rs

-
- -

Take Note: For sums exceeding 30, for exam pl e, for 38, t ake 38 - 30 = §.. 83
 r

Placing the Respective Trigrams

Male born in Yang Year Heaven Number Above

Female born in Yin Year Earth Number Below

Male born in Yin Yea r Earth Number Above

Female born in Yang Year Heaven Number Below

This is a Female born in the Yin year of 1959, HG ( 6 ) - E12 ( ~ ).

Upper Trigram : Heave n No: 9 --

••Li

Lower Trigram: Earth No: 3 --

-
• • Zhen

Her Life Hexagram will be:

-- - - Fire

-
Hex 21
- Thunder

Shi Ke (~iii)

The I Ching's Advice:

Shi Ke has the mea ni ng of the li ps coming together again after biti ng or /
chewing something . This hexagram describes obstacles, quarrels and I

conflicting attitudes. There is a possibility you will get into legal lawsuit, ·1
slander or be harmed by someone. Even if obstacles stand in the way , you
can still reach your objective if you are able to remove or overcome the '~
obstruction. The oracl e advises you to compromise with the conflicting
parties to resolve the issues.

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This gives us a general overview of our life path. From the hexagram, we
can read our life path in 10 Yearly Luck Cycle .

--
--
Line 6: From 51 - 60 yrs old
Line 5: From 41 - SO yrs old
Line 4: From 31 - 40 yrs old
"

--
l
~

Line 3: From 21 - 30 yrs old ~

Line 2: From 11 - 20 yrs old ~

~

Line 1 : From 1 - 10 yrs old ..

1

From Age 61-70, back to Line 1, follow by Age 71-80 at Li ne 2 and so on ...

- - - -- -·
Hex 21 Hex 35 Hex 64 Hex 50 Hex 18 Hex 57 Hex48

-- -- .......... - -- -- -- - -• -- -·
-- --· - - - - - - - - - -
•
-
1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41 - 50 51-60

Taking the current 10 year hexagram

EXAMPLE: Female born in Year 1959

In Year 2011, she will be (52+ 1) = 53 (Ch inese Age)

Her current 10 Year Luck Pillar is at Hex 48 Jing {1t).

--
51-60

-- Water
The I Ching's Advice:
Jing (ft) refers a well for storing water. The bucket must
reach the water, be filled, then drawn to the top for
drinking. If the well is clean and properly maintained, it is

--
able to provide pure water that nourishes. However, if it is
Wind dirty and neglected, the water will bring upon illness and
poisoning. To maintain t he everlast ing supply of water,
one has to maintain the well so that t here will be constant
Hex 48 supply of clean water. This hexagram represents mutual
Jing (1t) helpfulness, symbolized by the un hanging nature of a
well, and the value of the water extracted from it.

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 At the current Age 5 3, she is on the 3rd line of Jing (j=t).

53
-- --
-- - -· --
-- - -
Water

Thunder
52
51- -
Hex 48 Hex 3
Jing (ti') Tun (rt!)

.
The I Ching's Advice:
Hexagram Tun symbolises the difficulty of starting out, like a young bud
that is weak and una ble to withstand severe wind and rain. You must seek
help and learn fro m experience. Do not be discouraged. To succeed in
overcoming difficulties, one has to stay calm, conserve your energy and
patiently wait for t he right time to act. With patience, your troubles will
slowly dissipate and a change for the better will come your way. This
hexagram implies th at with perseverance, progress and success can be
achieved.

Hex 48 Hex 5 Hex 63 Hex 3

---- -- --
Jing (ti')

-- -- --
--
Xu( ~) Ji Ji (re£~) Tun (rt!)

--
51-60
-- -
---
51 52 53

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2. Analysing the Various Types of Hexagram

Understandi ng the fundamentals of the hexagrams is an integral part of the

analysis process. When the I Ching is used as a meth od for divination, the
Original Hexagram is explained or interpreted together with the Opposite
Hexagram Cuo Gua ( ~-tfir ), Reverse Hexagram Zong Gua 0-*ir ),
Inverse Hexagram Fan Gua (,&ir) and Nuclear Hex agram Hu Gua (li
i r ), depen ding on the circumstances of the analysis.

The understanding of these hexagrams offers you a gu id e on the proper and

balanced wa y to face current and future cha nges. A thorough understanding
of this will lead to one's ability to foretell the future.

a. Original Hexagram (.:;$: #)

This is the original hexagram divined whi le co nsulting t he I Ching.

6 I 11

5 .. .
4 .. .
3 .. .
2
I I

1 I
Hex 4 1
Sun ( f~)
b. Nuclear Hexagram (li #)

This is created from the Original Hexagram's inner lines. It refers to the two
trigrams em bedded in a hexagram in lines 2-3-4 and lines 3-4-5. They
overlap, sharing the two middle lines of t he hexagra m . T ~ is will give you
greater insig ht and better understanding of th e situation.

6
5
---
-- --
--
--
6
5
4
3
2
1
-- --
--
- • --
-·><!!-
-- --
--· -- 4
3
2
5
4
3
4
3
2
1 I
Hex 24
2
Hex 4 1
Fu (;fl)
Sun ( f~ )
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 c. Reverse Hexagram C **i~ )

The Reverse Hexag ram is the mirror image of two trigrams . The lower
trigram exchanges position with the upper trigram.

6 6
5 s Lake( ~ )
-:.-: .
4 4
3 ....- --.. 3
2 - 2 Mountain ( w)
Lake( ~ )
1 Bllll 1
Hex 41 Hex 31
Sun W~ ) Xian (~)

d. Inversed Hexagrams (& # )

This is generated by fl ipping the Original Hexagram upside down .

6
Mountain ( w)

--
I

--
--
5
4
3
Wind (jl)

-
2
Lake( ~ ) Thunder( ~ )
1

Hex 41 Hex 42
Sun CHU Yi (.@.)

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e. Opposite Hexagram (~~ tr)

In this hexagram, all lines swapped from Yin to Yang and Yang to Yin.

6
5 - --
--
--
6
5

--
Earth (:l:fu)

---
Heaven (:7()
4 4
3
2
1

Hex 1
Heaven(:J()
--
--
Hex 2
3
2
1
Earth (±-fu)

Qian (~) Kun (:lljl)

f. Embraced Trigram (-§ir)

When we analyse a hexagram, apart from looking at th e image and referring

to the I Ching, we can also look at its hidden meani ng s. This is known as

--
Bao Gua ( 'EQ.!~) or the Embraced Trigram.

--
6 r-----------1
Embraced Trigram

-- ----
I I
5 I
I
I
I

4 :- -:

--
I I
I I

3 I

--
--- ---------
I

2
1 Li CM) Kun (t$)
Hex 39
Jian
(jf)

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 QUESTION:
Will the Subject be able to overcome and control an issue?

EXAMPLE 1:
From this hexagram, we can deduce that he will most likely be unable to.
The Embraced Trigram Li ( ~ ) of Fire (lines 3, 4 and 5) embraced inside of
Kun (:t$) of Earth (li nes 1, 2 and 6). Trigram Li ( ~) is trying to break out of
Kun (:t$) . We can concl ude that t he situation may get out of control.

--
Embraced Trigram
6 - -
5
4
3 :-

2
1
,----
:
I

'
- ----

-- -----
- -- -1:
-

- ·--
I

:
I

I
-- --
--
Li ( ~) Kun (:!:If!)
Hex 40
Jie <~n

EXAMPLE 2:
From this hexagram, we can see that the Embraced Trigram Li of Fire
(lines 2, 3 and 4) cont ained below the Kun (tEfl) of Earth (lines 1, 5 and 6) .
This means that the situation is under control. So when we are looking at
how situations may t urn out during a divination, Embraced Trigram or Bao
Gua can give us furth er insight to analyse how the situation may unfold.

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 Chapter 11

_, ~

FURTHER INTERPRETATIONS OF ,HEXAGRAMS

1. Interpreting Hexagrams in Relation to Time

The hexagrams below will help us understand the time dimension of a

prediction.

.... ......
.. .... ....
** .. ..
Kun Fu Lin Tai Da Zhuang Guai

....
:1:$

......
......
~

....~

..
.. ..
.. .... ft ;R:

....
....
.... ........ ....
10th lunar mth 11th lunar mth 12th lunar mth 1st lunar mth 2nd lunar mth 3rd lunar mth

Qian Gou Dun Pi Guan Bo

1j!Z; fJJ5

.... ....
....
~ ~ ft
....~LJ

........
..
.... .... .... ........ .. .. ..
4th lunar mth 5th lunar mth 6th lunar mth 7th lunar mth 8th lunar mth 9th lunar mth

Example:
A client needs to travel for business this year. He wants to know a good
month for travel.

The hexagram cast is: Qian (!j!Z;) 4th lunar month.

Note:
The predictive hexagram will reveal a specific answer t o a specific question .
It refers to one question asked and should not be taken to apply to your
general situation.
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 2. Locating a Lost Object

The hexagram below indicates the location of your missing item.

r------------------------------------------ -- ----------1
- - 6th Line: ~_t (Ceiling/ Beam} l
I

5th Line: m:~~ (On the road)

--
--
4th Line: r~o (Main door)

3rd Line:

2nd Line:
!.¥ l*J
JM JJJ
(At home)

(Kitchen)

1st Line: ±tl!r(On the

, ______ ______ ______________________________ floor)
_ ___________ J

3. Locating a Missing Person

The hexagram below provides information of where you should proceed to

look for the missing person .

,----- --- ------- --------------------- ------------- --- --·

I I
I . I

j - - 6th Line: ~rm: (Other Counh'y) :

: 5th Line: j+I (State)

--
--
4th Line:

3rd Line:

2nd Line:
"*
fA
rJJ
(District)

(Town)

(City)

1st Line: ~r (Village)

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4. Body Parts and their Implications

When locating the source of a sickness, we can look at a hexagram similar

to a human body. This way of interpreting is very good for obtaining a
medical diagnosis when asking questions about health.

6th Line: Neck and head

5th Line: Chest

n.x.
4th Line: Stomach
im.X
3rd Line: Waist and thigh
=x
2nd Line: Calves
=.X
1st Line: Feet
W3t

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 5. Human Face and its Implication

Similarly, we may also study the face by using the six lines for ana lysis.

--------1-- 6th line

3rd line 4th line

2nd line

1st line

The 1st line refers t o the jaw ; the 2nd refers to the cheeks; the 3rd
refers to the nose; t he 4th refers to the ears; the 5th refers to the eyes,
and the 6th refers to t he forehead.

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6. The Four Inauspicious Hexagrams

--
---
--
---
Hex 29
Kan
:f:J\197.K

DANGER

Kan represen ts danger and how to get out of it. Water is a very powerful
force that ca uses flooding or drowning. It is a sign of bad luck that is
associated wi th crises and unexpected pitfalls . It suggests that you are in a
dreadful situat ion where you cannot advance or retreat . You need a calm
and clear mind to effectively overcome the difficulty . Water generally brings
wealth, but if too much of it can cau se disasters.

--
---
---
-- Hex 39
Ji an
J.Kwjf

OBS"(~tp~TION

Jian is one of t he most dangerous hexagram s. It contai ns the im·age of a

destructive waterfall. The upper trigram Kan symbolises Water while the
lower trigram Gen symbolises Mountain. Together, they indicate danger,
obstruction and uncertainty. In divination , it means t hat you are in a
dilemma whe n taking any action is difficult. The I Ching advises that you
form alliances and seek assistance. This period of hardshi p can be passed
with extreme caution.
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 --
----
---
Hex 47
Kun
$7.Kl!I

EXHAUSTION

Kun depicts difficulty, distress and suffering. This hexagram sym bolises a
dry and cracked lake. I t is an image of exhaustion. In divining, it implies
that one is being t rapped in a dangerous situation. Obsta cl es are
everywhere and progress is not possible. There is obstruction and corruption
everywhere. Nobody t ru sts each other in fear of deceit or betrayal. Either
proceed with extreme ca ution or retreat and wait for your luck to change for
the better.

--
---
--
--
- Hex 3
Tun
7-K'i'~

I NITIAL DI FFICULTIES

This hexagram symbolises the difficulty getting started, like a you ng bud
that is weak and unable to withstand severe wind and rain. You must seek
help and learn from experience . Do not be discouraged. To succeed in
overcom ing difficulties, one has to stay calm, conserve your ene rgy and
patiently wait for proper timing t o act. With patience, your troubles will
slowly dissipate and a change fo r the better will come your wa y. This
hexagram implies with perseveran ce, progress and success can be achieved .

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 Chapter 12

THE LIU YAO DIVINATION

The Liu Yao Divination method was in vented by King Wen from
the Zhou dynasty (1122 BC). This method provides an
alternative and deeper analysi s of the I Ching compared to the
Plum Blossom method, sin ce we are going to analyse the
hexagram line by line .

First, we will look closely at interpreting t he hexagram based on

the leading Yao, and the significance of each line position .
Afterwards, we will learn how to catego rise a hexagram into its
family group as a basis for further analysis.

The hexagram is an abstra ct symbol that carries a lot of

meaning. It is im portant to know where to focus an d look fo r the answers you want .
The following chapters will provide readers with a li st of terminology and
explanations, so that readers can get familiar with the term s and concepts before we
proceed furthe r into interpretations.

Overview of Analysis

I n erecting the hexagram using the Wen Wang Gua or Li u Yao method, you can
use the same steps as the Plum Blossom met hod by converting the lunar calendar,
using imagery, coins casting, etc. However, the re are key differences in this method
compared to the Plum Blossom system.

I n the Liu Yao method, Heavenly Stems and Ea rthly Branches are allocated to each
line of a hexag ram, through hexagram palaces. The method describes the elementa l
relationship between each line and their assigned attributes such as wealth, power,
resources, sibli ngs, and output, to reflect this interaction. Each hexagram has the
possibilities of six changing Yao lines. This is a more dyn amic approach than the
Plum Blossom method.

Therefore, instead of reading the I Ching's interpretations which are genera l an d

apply to all, you can be much more specific. Furthermore, from the dynamics of the
Earthly Branch es, you will be able to tell what and when t hings would happen . The
accuracy of this method is unquestioned and has been practiced for over 2000 years
in China, where it is commonly known as Wen Wang Gua.

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 Attributes and Description of a Hexagram

1. Family Hexa grams

When we analyse a hexag ram , the first thing to do is to categorise it into its
family hexagra m. We do this in order to determine t he element of each
hexagram, which is the key t o further analysis.

2. Subject and Object Line

Unlike the Plum Blossom method where the Subject and Object trigrams are
differentiated by the locati on of the moving line, the placement of Subject and
Object lines in Li u Yao meth od is based on the family each hexagram belongs to .
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3. Moving Line s
In Liu Yao meth od, you ca n have more than one moving line. Therefore one of
the most comm only used method in casting hexagram for Liu Yao is by tossing
three coins. The moving line is the focal point of a hexagram ; whenever we look
at clashes, combination or vo id we always start with the moving line.

a. No Moving Li nes
If there is no mov ing line in t he hexagram, read the text in th e original hexagram.
The I Ching is givi ng you a straightforward answer.

b. One Moving line

When one line changes into a moving line, read the text on t he changing line and
also refer to the Original an d Final hexagrams.

c. Multiple Mov ing Lines

When you receive one or more moving lines in your answer, you need to read the
texts associated with each moving line and also refer to th e Original and Final
hexagrams. Rea d only the line related to your question. If your question
concerns wealth , refer to th e wealth related line for answers .

4. Analysis Based on Each Line

The key essence of the Liu Yao method is the analysis of each line. This method
assigns elements, aspects of life and animal symbols to each line, then takes its
position and interaction bet ween each other into considerati on for analysis . In
our examples, we will only mention the 12 earthly branches at tached to each line .

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5. Hexagram Families

The first thing in Liu Yao method is to categorise the 64 hexagrams into eight
families. Each of these families is represented by a Mother Hexagram. It is vital
to be able to identify the family of a hexagram, so that we can assign an element
to a hexagram. There are eight mother hexagrams in total. They are hexagrams
with the purest elements made up of two of the same trigrams.

MOTHER HEXAGRAMS (M!i!- )

DD
I
DD
I -- D
I DI
DD

DD
I I--
DD

DD • • DD
DD
I
DD
DD
DD
I 1111• D D
- - DD DD• • DD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Qian Dui Li Zhen Xun Kan Gen Kun
(~) (:)t) ( ~) (ti) (~) (:l:,X) ( llt) (!$ )

From each of these pure hexagrams, we can produce seven other hexagrams
that belong to the same group. The process happens by changing various lines
from Yin to Yang and vice versa. Follow the example below to establish the family
members of Kun (:!:$).

Example: Kun (:!:$) Hexagram family

soo DD DD 0 • • DD DD ooo • •
DD ooo • • DD DD s - I I I I
DDo • • DD DD s - DD s••
0 00

Kun
DD DD s - I I I I
DD DD s -
ODs- I I
I
0-
Fu
I I
10 -
s••
I DD
DD
Lin Tai Da Zhuang
0- Guai Xu Bi
(i$) (~) (~) (*) (::kll±) (~) (tffi) (rt)

The family members are formed by changing the 1st to t he 5th lines from Yin to
Yang. First change one line, for Fu ( ~ ), then change two lines for Lin (W.) , and
so on. After changing five lines, the next hexagram is der ived by changing only
the 4th line. This particular hexagram is the Wandering Hexagram. The last
family member is derived by changing the bottom three lines. This is the
Returning Hexagram. Repeat this sequence to locate t he family members of
the other seven mother hexagrams.
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 6. Determine the Subject and Object Lines

Every hexagram is attached to an element such as Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and
Water that belongs to a Trigram Family. With the formatio n of a set of family
hexagram, we should be able to identify the family of any given hexagram.

There are various ways to do this. The easiest way is to compare the upper and
lower trigrams. We will have to break up a hexagram into t wo trigrams and
compare the first, second and third lines of the two trigrams. Where the lines
differ will determi ne the location of the Subject and Object line and its respective
Mother Trigram.

-- 3rd line
2nd line
} Upper

--
Trigram
DD 1st line
3rd line
2nd line
1st line
} Lower
Trigram

Example: Kun (:!:$) Hexagram family

Pure Hex 1st Hex 2nd Hex 3rd Hex 4th Hex 5th Hex 6th Hex 7th Hex

Hex 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Wandering Returning

Palace Subject Subject Subject Subject Subject ~~tr lm~tr
line line line line line

•• ••• ••• •• •• •• ••• s •• •• s• • • • •

S• O• O•
O•
••
O• • •• S• • • ••
O• • • • s s•
•• •• s• • s •• ••
0
0 0

:1:$ ~ ~ ~ fffj ~~
Hex 2
Kun
Hex 24
Fu
Hex 19
Lin
* **
Hex 11
Tai
Hex34
Da Zhuang
Hex43
Guai
Hex 5
Xu
Hex8
Bi

Pure Change Change Change Change Cha11ge Change Change

Hex 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 4th 1st, 2nd
line line line line line line and 3rd
line

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Kun (:!$) Hexagram Family Interpretations

Pure Hexagram (~ii-)

A Pure Hexagram (M!..ir) is formed by two of the sa me trigrams . This will be the
'mother' of the fam ily of eight hexagrams . The Subject line is always on the 6th
line and Object line is on the 3rd line.

1st Hexagram
Change the 1st line of the mother hexagram. The Su bject line is the 1st line and
the Object line lies on the 4th line. The mother tri gram belo ngs to the upper
trigram Kun (j:!fl).

2nd Hexagram
Change the 1st an d 2nd lines of the hexagram. The Subject line is the 2nd line
and Object line the 5th. The mother trigram is the upper trigram Kun (j:!fl).

3rd Hexagram
Change the 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of the hexagram . The Subject line is the 3rd
line and Object line is the 6th. The mother trigram is t he upper t ri gram Kun (j:!fl).

4th Hexagram
Change the 1st to 4th lines of the hexagram. The Subject line is the 4th line and
Object line the 1st. Replace the lines in the lower trigram from Yang to Yin. The
mother trigram, the lower trigram Qian ( ljit), transforms into Ku n (!$ ) .

5th Hexagram
Change the 1st to 5th lines of the hexagram . The Subject line is the 5th line and
the Object line the 2n d. Replace the Yang lines in the lower trig ra m with Yin. The
mother trigram, the lower trigram Qian ( ljit), transforms into Ku n (:hi\ ).

6th Hexagram - Wandering Hexagram ( W'f~ir )

Change the 4th line of the hexagram. The Wandering Hexagra m is made up of
the same 2nd lines in the the upper and lower trigrams. The Subject line is the
4th line and Object line the 1st line. Replace the Ya ng lines in t he lower trigram
t o Yin. The mother t rigram, the lower trigram Qian ( ljit ), transfo rm s into Kun (!$ ).

7th Hexagram - Returning Hexagram (V3~ir )

The last step is to revert the lower trigram back to the mother t rigram Kun (!$)
by changing the 1st to 3rd lines from Yang to Yin. Follow these steps to derive
the family members of the other seven mother hexag rams.
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 7. Hexagram Families
A complete set of all t he eight hexagram families with their Subject and Object
lines is shown below:

7.1 Qian Hexagram family

Mother trigram: Qian ( ~ ) (Heaven)
Element: Metal

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

s I lo - I I 10-
I
lo I I I Is•• DD DD

o
._____,o -
I I
I I I Is• • D D s - I
Is • • DD DD DDs-
I

1 Is • • DD DDo• • DD I I
._____.s • • DD DDo• • DDo I I
Qian Gou Dun Pi Guan Bo Jin DaYou
( ~) (tfo ) (JI) (~ ) (I'll ( ~tll (It ) (::kif)

7 .2 Dui Hexagram family

Mother trigram: Dui C}t) ( Lake)
Element: Metal

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

sDD DD
I
I
I I
10 -
o DD DD
I o-
DD

I I I
DD DD DD
I I s • • DD
Is • • DD
D D s- I I I I I I
s- oDD
••
I I

I
I
I I
1s• •
I s.. DD DD
D D DDo• • DDo
D D o•• s••
I I

Dui Kun Cui Xian Ji an Qian Xiao Guo Gui Mei

()t) ( kfl ) (Z$: ) (J\3X; ) CID C ~) C1J,J®) C~w ~)

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7 .3 Li Hexagram family
Mother trigram: Li (~) (Fire)
Element: Fire

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

sl I I I I I I I I I .__I_ __.
DD DD oa E DD DD s - 1 L--_______,
I lo I I I Is•• o o s - I I
oI I I I I I s • • DD DD D D s -
DD DD s - I I I 1or!tdlll I I DD
I IS•• DD 00000 DDO II 01 I
Li Lu Ding Wei Ji Meng Huan Song Tong Ren
(~jD cmo C}!~ ) C>K~) C~) C~) C~~) C~A)

7 .4 Zhen Hexagram family

Mother trigram: Zhen CJI) (Thunder)
Element: Wood

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

s DD DD DD o

I I oamat I

DD DD s - I
I I
oDD DD O D s - I
DD DD
DD DD 0111111 DD DD s -
Is•• DD

I I Io
s-
DD sll!ID
I

I
I I
I
Io• •
I DD
I
I

I Is•• DD DD 0111 DD Olillll I I

Zhen Yu Jie Heng Sheng Jing Da Guo Sui
Oltl (rt) (M) (tfil) (:ti-) (ft: ) ( :*: ~) (111)

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 7 .5 Xun Hexagram family
Mother trigram: Xun (~) (Wind)
Element: Wood

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
~I I I I I Io I I I I I o- -
1 I I Io I I I Is• • DD DD
DDo DD ODs- I Is• • DD
s•• s-
01
1
DD
I I

Xun
s-
Xiao Chu
I· I
s••
I
I
I

I I
Jia Ren
DD DD
Io
DD DD DD

Yi
DD I
DD
Wu Wang
I o
Shi Ke Yi Gu
(~) (!J' ~) (~CA.) (~) (~~) (~Iii) C~) CA)

7 .6 Kan hexagram family

Mother trigram: Kan (:lj\) (Water)
Element: Water

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

sDD DD DDo DD DD DD o

o
I I
DDo
Io

DD DD DD
I
DD DD
I I

I
I s • • DD DD
.__I~
I I I I I
DD
s- s- s•• s••
I I I I
DD s - I
DD DD
I I Io
s••
Io
DD I
DD
I o
Kan Jie Tun Ji Ji Ge Feng Ming Yi Shi
( :lj\) C&fD ( rt!: ) c~!UJf) ( .!¥) C_l'J (1!13~) (§Ip)

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7.7 Gen Hexagram family
Mother trigram: Gen CIYl) (Mountain)
Element: Earth

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
sI I Io I I I I lo~~
DD DDoli.liJE DD ODs- I I I I
DDoo DD DD s - I I s • • DD
01 I I I I I s•• DD DD DDs -
DD DDs- 1 I I I o~ti'..i,U.~11 I I DD
DDs ~~I optt1·aq I og- DD
Gen Bi Da Chu Sun Kui Lu Zhong Fu Jian
( !.Z) c•) (::kti) (tffe!) (~) (Jrl) ( 9=1-¥) (i11iJT)

7 .8 Kun Hexagram family

Mother trigram: Kun (:1:$) (Earth)
Element: Earth

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
soo DD DD DD DD ooo••
DD DD 0 • •
ODO•• DD
0••
DD DD
DD
I ,I I
DD
I
s- s- s••
0 00 DD DD
DD DD s- s- s••
DD
ODs- omw DD
Kun Fu Lin Tai Da Zhuang Guai Xu Bi
(:!:$) (1~) (!lli) (~) (::kll±) (:R:) ($) crt)

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 Chart 2. The Eight Families Chart

• = Subject line. The Object line is always 2 lines apart from the Subject line.

MOTHER Element
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
HEX

--· -·
--
-- -- -- • - - •
- -·
-- - -- -- --
- -· -- -·
Metal

Qian
- - - - - -- -- --
- - - - - - - - - - -- -
-· -
- -- -- --
- -· -- -
-- -- -- -- --- -· -- - -•
- - - - -·
•
-Kan- •
• - - - - - -
Water

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - •
-- -- - -• • - -· - - - -
•-
- -·
- - -•
-- -- Earth

., Gen

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -·
-- -- -- • - - • - -
-- -- --- -·-- - -• • -- -· Wood

Zhen - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - -- - - -• -- -· -- -·
- -- --
- - Xun • - -· - -·
- - - - -
- -- --
- -
• Wood

- - - - - - - - -- - - -•
-·
- -
Li
-- -· - -· - - - -
- - -• - - - - - - - - - - • - - • fire

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - • - - - -
-
-- --- -- -- -- -- - - • - -· -- -
-- -·
• Earth
-Kun- - -• • --
- - - - - - - - - - -- -· - -- -- -- --
- - - - -- -· - - -• -- -· - - •-
-· ,,

- -· - - - - - -- -- -- -- --
Metal

Dui

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 8. How to Determine the Subject and Object lines

After you have located the Subject line, you can determine t he Object line, which
is always two lines apart from it.

The following is a Chinese poem to mark the Subject (it!:) line

CASE 1:
0
I. l'gj ttffl} = s
3rd line of the upper and 2nd line of the upper and
lower trigrams: SAME lower trigrams: SAME
s
Subject line : 2nd line Subject line : 4th line
Object line : 5th line Object line : 1st line
Wanderinq Hex (wt;i#)

CASE 3:
r l'gj ttt wim
s••
-- CASE 4:
it l'gj fil ti:/\
o••
--
1st line of the upper and All lines of the upper and
low er trigrams: SAME lower trigrams: SAME

0-- Subject line : 4th line

Object line : 1st line
Subject line : 6th llne
Object line : 3rd line

s -- CASE 5:
J:::f l'gj tt!: fl} .li
3rd line of the upper and
lower trigrams: DIFFERENT
CASE 6:
q:i ::f [RJ tt!: .fl}-=-
2nd line of the upper and
lower trigrams: DIFFERENT
Subject line : 5th line Subject line : 3rd line
Object line : 2nd line Object line : 6th line
Returning Hex (Y3~#)

CASE 7:
oDD CASES:
r ::f l'gj ttt :fl}
o-• 1st line of upper and lower
s
it ::f ~ ttt :fl}=
All lines of upper and
trigra ms: DIFFERENT lower trigrams: DIFFERENT
li!tlll J
s•• Subject line : 1st line
Object line : 4th line •• Subject line : 3rd line
Object line : 6th line

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The position of the Subject line and Object line varies with different hexagram.
After finding the Subject line, the Object line is relatively easy to locate. The
Object line is defined as the line which is two lines apart from the Subject line.

Example:

Referring to Case 8:

All lines from Upper and Lower Trigrams are different, the Subject line is on the
3rd line and the Object line is on the 6th line.

After deriving Subject line ~ move two lines to obtain the Object line

Object

2 t
1 t
, ------------------,
fil U_______________ _lJ Subject

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9. To Locate the Mother Hexagram

Upper Trigram
Subject line Mother Hexagram
- 6 t h line
1st, 2nd or 3rd line Refer to the upper trigram
. . . . 5th line
c ~_ttr )
. . . . 4th line
4th or 5th line Reverse the lower trigram
CFir~Ni:) 3rd line

4th line (WJ~ir) Reverse the lower trigram 2nd line

Wandering Hexagram (T ir ~Ni: ) 1st line
3rd line (Y3~ir ) Refer to the lower trigram
Lower Trigram
Returning Hexagram ( ~Tir )

Example 1:
Upper & Lower Trigrams:

6 1st line: SAME I I

5
r------------1 Subject on 4th line DD Mother:
Li (mf)

-••
4 :CJCJ:S
I I
I I
Mother Hexagram:
Reverse the lower hexagram. Element:
3

-
Change all lines in the lower Fire
2 trigram from Yang to Yin and
r--------- -- -, Yin to Yang.
1 :CJCJ:o
~------------' Trigram Kan (:ljc) to Li (11)

Example 2:

,-------- ----- ,
6!•• 0
si . . .
Upper & Lower Trigrams: ••
••
4! '~--~
-s
1_ - - - - - - - - - - - - -

,. -- ------- ---
All lines: DIFFERENT

Subject on 3rd line

Mother Hexagram:
-
DD
DD
Mother:
Zhen (JI)

Element:
Wood
Refer to upper trigram Zhen (JI)

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 10. The Sequence of Lines

In a trigram, the top line represents Heaven, the bottom line represents Earth
and the middle line re presents Human.

3rd line Heaven 7:.

2nd line CJ CJ Human A
1st line Earth ±&

In a hexagram th e two top lines represent Heaven, the two bottom lines
represents Earth and the two m iddle lines represents Human.

6th line

5th line
} Heaven 7:.

4th line I I
} Human A
3rd line

2nd line

1st line
....
CJCJ
} Earth ±-fl!

A hexagram is made up of two t rigrams: the upper trigram and the lower trigram.
The upper trigram is known as the Outer Trigram (external environment) and
the lower trigram th e Inner Trigram (inside the house).

6th line Upper Trigram ( -1.!~)

5th line or
Outer Trigram Ur !r)
4th line

3rd line ....

Lower Trigram Cf!~ )
2ndline .... or

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1st line

- Inner Trigram ( pg ! r)
11. Position and Meaning of the Lines

The hexagram comprises six lines representing six different levels of status in
society.

--
-- •
1st line -A Yang line is preferred.

First position from bottom up represents beginning

--
stage. It represents someone wh o has just joined
the workforce and has not gained any recognition.

• Absence of power and status.

• Examples: Junior staff or unskilled workers.

--
- - 2nd line - A Yin line is preferred.

• The second position represents someone who has

-- •
gained some recognition but has not acquired any
power, status or fame.

Examples: Group leaders, foreman

supervisors with limited power an d authority.
and

--
-- •
3rd line - A Yang line is preferred.

The third position represents so meone who has

-- •
climbed up the corporate ladder and is very
powerful or influential.

Examples: Executives, managerial level, section

heads and administrators.

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Position and Meanings of the Lines

--
-- •
4th line - A Yin line is preferred.

The fourth position is the bottom position of the upper

trigram and represents the position of a high ranking

--
official close to the ruler.

• Examples: departmental heads, senior managerial

levels, high ranking officials, vice president and
advisors.

• It implies that a position of trust and integrity that

comes together with the fear of getting blamed
when something goes wrong.

--
5th line - A Yang line is preferred.

--
• The fifth position is a place of the ruler and a stage of
fulfillment. It is the centre of the upper trigram which

--
controls the whole hexagram.

• Examples: CEO, Managing Director, King of a

country, Prime Minister, and President.

• This line is usually favorable. By the 5th line, the

situation has reached its peak.

6th line - A Yin line is preferred.

• The sixth position is that of a post climax. Afterwards,

decline and retirement stage follows.

• Examples: Retiree, or those who should retire.

It also represents sleeping directors or partners who

do not take part in the day to day operations of a
company.
12. Hierarchy of Hexagram Lines Representation

6. Sage (*fifli / 'JiA), retiree , attained prosperity pea k C~*)

5. King ( ~-=f ), president, prime minister, superior position/ merit($~)
4. Minister ( ~f~ ), advisor, high ranking official, high responsibility/ fear ($11)
3. Lord (- 0 ), bureaucrats, politician, administrator, insecure, worries (tf~)
2. Official (±::k;:fi:::), skilled worker. technician, achievement (tfffl(;)
1. People ( !,!~ ).unskilled worker, begi nning/ no power (Im~)

Line 1 Beginning (~~f:I)

The bottom line represents a newcomer, a subordinate in the lowest position,
and people who has no power in the society . This perso n usually lacks status
and influence.
Line 2 Achievement (~ffl(;)
Line 2 shows the condition beginning to grow stronger. Being in the centre of the
lower trigram, the situation is usually under control. Th is is the position of an
Official. Although this position lies below the Lord, it is still some distance away
from the King. The Official is able to avoid direct conflict with the authority.
Line 3. Worries (tf~)
Line 3 is at the top of the lower trigram. This line is usually unstable because line
3 is about to exit the lower trigram for the upper trigram. Therefore this position
is unstable and dangerous. It represents the positio n of the Lord. This is a
transitional point between the lower trigram and the upper trigram and from a
lower rank promoting to a higher rank.
Line 4 Fear ($ti)
Line 4 implies that the condition is approaching its maximum potential.
Additional caution is required because line 4 is just below . line 5, which is the
position of the Minister. Although a Minister is the advisor to the King, he has to
exercise caution because he is reporting directly to the highest authority. This is
a precarious position because mistakes made bear a much larger cost.
Line 5 Merit($~)

Line 5 shows the condition at its maximum potentia l. Any movement that
exceeds its maximum potential will turn into its extreme opposite. In ancient
time, the position of the King is considered the highest position.

Line 6 Prosperity Peak (~*l

The top line usually shows the condition exceeding its maximum potential. This
line is the position of the Sage, or one who has retired from the society, enjoying
a leisurable lifestyle and generally does not participate in human affairs .

•
 13. Matching of Yaos and Interaction of Hexagram Lines

In Liu Yao method, the re is a set of correct ------------- --- -----------,I

positions for each Yin and Yang line:

• Line 1, 3 and 5 preferably are Yang lines. 6 Yin

• Line 2, 4 and 6 preferably are Yin lines. 5 Yang
4 Yin
When a Yin line is in a place that calls for a
Yang line, they are not in their correct placement 3 Yang
and vice versa. 2 ~ Yin
1 Yang
When the lines are in its correct placement,
the hexagram is consid ered Proper Position ( iEfil ).
----- -------- --- -----------•
When they are not in t heir correct placement it is
called 'Improper Posit ion' ( ~{fr).

Proper/Improper Line Positioning

Example:

r--- - ------------ -- - ---- - --~

---------------- ---- --- ----~I
I
I
I

6 Yin 6 Yang
5 Yang 5 ~ c:::J Yin
4 Yin 4 Yang
3 Yang 3
Yin
2 CJ i;c::J Yin Yang
2
1 Yang 1 c:::::J Yin
! __ __ _____ _ ____ __ _ __ _ _ _____ _

Hex 63 Hex 64
Ji Ji Wei Ji
( &5£~) (*~l
All lines are in the All lines are in t he
CORRECT INCORRECT
position! position!

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14. Corresponding Lines

Each of the lines corresponds to an other. Line 1, the bottom line of the lower
trigram, corresponds to line 4, the bottom line of the upper trigram. Line 2, the
middle line of the lower trigram corresponds to line 5, the middle line of the
upper trigram. Line 3, the top line of the lower trigram corresponds to line 6, the
top line of the upper trigram.

Ideally, Yin line should match with Yang line and vice versa. When corresponding
lines are the same, either both Yang or both Yin, they will generally oppose and
repel against each other. When correspondin g lines are different, they are helpful
and suppo rtive to each other.

Example:

Note:
6
1. Line 6 : Yang; Line 3: Yin
5 Matching but not in proper position
"-"""'~"""""""""-"""
--------.---
I
I

4 2. Line 5 : Yang; Line 2: Yin

Matching and in correct position
3 A good match (;ffiff!)

2 3. Line 4 : Yang; Line 1 : Yang

Not matching
1

Note:
6 ..... --------:

....
I
I

1. Line 6 : Yin; Line 3: Yang 5

I
I
---------t---
Matching and in correct position (;ffi~) I

-----:
I
I

4
2. Line 5 : Yang; Line 2: Yin
Matching and in correct position ;ffi~)

....
I
3 I
-----~---'
I
I

3. Line 4 : Yin; Line 1 : Yang 2 -- ---~------'

Matching and in correct position (;f§~)
I
I
I

1 I

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 Note: Each line must be in their correct position.

Sag e 6 1111 1111 ---------- ~

Kin g 5 ---- - -,
I

Min ist er 4 1111 . . ___ , I

I
I I

Lord 3 - -- --:---~--~ I I
I I

Offi ci al 2 1111 . . ---~--]

Peo ple 1 - __,

If the King is strong ( represented by Yang Line 5), and has a su pportive and
compliant Official (represented by Yin Lin e 2), there will be no conflict between
t hem. The Official will carry out t he King 's orders dutifully.

Sage 6 1111 1111--- ------ -,

King 5 1111 1111111- ------~
Minister 4 1111 . . ---~
Lord 3 - --~--~- -
I
I
I
Official 2 I

---~-- .J
I

I
I
People 1 I
I

If the King is weak (represented by Yin Line 5) , and the Official is strong
(represented by Yang Line 2), the Ki ng can still rely on the Official t o carry out his
orders.

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 Sage 6 ~ ~----------,

King 5 -- - ---,
I
I
I
I
Minister 4 ~ -- - ~
~
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Lord 3 - - -
I
f'" - -:- - - J
I I
I
I
I
Official 2 I
I
I
- - - -:- - .J

People 1 I

If both the King (represented by Yang Line 5), and the Official (represented by
Yang Line 2) are strong, chances are that the Official will be headstrong, arrogant
and argumentative. He will not comply with the King's order.

Sage ~ ~- ---------:
I
I

King ~ ~ ------; :
I

Minister ---,
I
I
I I

Lord I
- - - f'" - - : - - - J
I

I I
I I

Official
~ ~----i--J I

People

If both the King (represented by Yin Line 5), and the Official (represented by Yin
Line 2) are weak, they will not be able to make progress.

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 15. Locating the Leading Yao/ Line in a Hexagram

Only one Yang line :

Take it as the leader

Line 2 is the leader

Only one Yin line:

Take it as the leader

Line 4 is the leader

·--
If two Yang or,two Yin lines appears:

-
·--
Choose one from inner trigram

Leader: Line 1 Leader: Line 2

If lower trigram is made up of either three

Yang or Yin lines: ••••

Choose one from upper trigram

Leader: Line 5

If all are Yin or all are Yang lines:

Take the 5th line a s the leader ·--

Leader: Line 5 Leader: Line 5

Suppose you ask a question and a hexagram is cast.

You may read the leading Yao as the advice to your question.
Generally, in a hexagram the 5th line is always the leader and
preferably a Yang line •

..
 Chapter 13

LABELLING THE 12 EARTHLY BRANCHES

1. Each Line Corresponds to an Earthly Branch

a. Refer to the hexagram below, and match the lower trigram Zhen C• ) to its
Earthly Branches by referring to Chart 3 on the next page.

b. Next, match upper trigram Kun (±$ ) to its Earthly Branches.

c. Take note that when you match the line with the Earthly Branches, the same
trigram may be matched with totally different set of Earthly Branches,
depend ing on whether it is an upper or lower trigra m .

Match Hex 24 Fu( ~ ) with the Earthly Branches

--
-- Lower

-- --
Upper

--
Kun (±$ ) Trigram Trigram

-- --
ES (~ )

--
ElO ( M )

--
E3 (ffif ) 00

--
E12

Zhen< • ) El (-f- ) E2 (R )
Zhen( . ) Kun (±$)

Hex 24
Fu (~ )

A completed hexagram with its corresponding Earthly Branches and

attached element: '

Metal
--
--
ElO (@)

--
Water E12 (*° )

--
Earth E2 (R )

--
Earth ES( ~ )

Wood E3 ( ffil.' )
Water El (-f- )

Hex 24
Fu( ~ ) 119
 Chart 3: To Match Each Line with an Earthly Branch

-- -- --
TRIGRAM QIAN (~z)
' KUN (:1;$) KAN (f.,X) GEN (NJ
'

--
Upper
H9 :f: Ell rt HlO ~ ElO § HS J.X; El -T H3 ~ E3 ffe'.
Trigram
'
S'
H9 :f: E9 $
H9 :f: E7 ~
--
HlO
HlO
~

~
E12 ]X
E2 fl:
-- HS J.X; Ell rt
HS J.X; E9 $
--
H3 ~ El

H3 ~ Ell rt
-T

Lower
Hl Ej3 ES JN
-- -- H2 Z:. E4 qp
-- HS J.X; E7 ~

----
H3 ~ E9 $

-- --
Trigram Hl Ej3 E3 ffe'. H2 Z:. E6 8 HS J.X; ES JN H3 ~ E7 ~
I
Hl Ej3 El -T H2 Z:. ES * HS J.X; E3 ffe'. H3 ~ ES JN

TRIGRAM

Upper
--
DUI (jt)
H4 T ES *

--
LI(~)

H6 i3 E6 8
--
--
ZHEN (if)
H7 ~ Ell rt
XUN(~)

HS :$ E4 qp
"

--
Trigram H4 T ElO § H6 i3 ES * H7 ~ E9 $ HS :$ E6 8
H4 T E12 ]X H6 i3 ElO § H7 ~ E7 ~ HS :$ ES *

.
Lower
··'

-- H4 T E2 fl:

--
H6 i3 E12 1f_
--
--
H7 ~ ES JN HS :$ ElO §
Trigram

'
H4 T E4 qp
H4 T E6 8
H6 i3 E2 fl:
H6 c E4 qp
H7 ~ E3
H7 ~ El
ffe'.
-T
-- HS :$ E12 ]X
HS :$ E2 fl:
 Chart 4: Names of Hexagrams

Hexagram Chart
~,tj:;R [l] Ax/1,'i' [9] itfi~ [17] x•~~ C25J ':Ji:Llf j!i [33] w•M [41JI ~1fi [49]'
~~- [57]
Qian Wei Tian Feng Tian Xiao Chu Ze Lei Sui Tian Lei Wu W
ang Tian San Dun San Ze Sun Ze Huo Ge Xun Wei Feng

~~*!!! !fiR:kfil [34] rJ<•t ~~-

--~
[2] x•• [10] Ll!JL.A [18]1 Llf 7C7':'i' [26] (42] .(!ioJI [58]
Kun Wei Di Tian Ze Lu San Feng Gu San Tian Da Chu Lei Tian Da Zhuang Feng Lei Yi Huo Feng Ding Dui WPi Ze

'•x~ ~*~
-~-
Jj(fi-it!; [3] *l!!x* [11] *1!!$1il [19] Ll!lt~ [27] k±tklf [35] [43] [51] [59]
Shui Lei Tun Di Tian Tai Di Ze Lin San Lei Yi Huo Di Jin Ze Tian Guai Zhen Wei Lei Feng Shui Huan

w7l<• [4]
San Shui Meng
x*l!!i!f
Tian Di Pi
[12] Jl*l!!ll [20]
Feng Di Guan
)
~-*~ [28]
Ze Feng Da Guo
[lt!!J<.l!Jt~ [36]
Di Huo Ming Yi
:lCJl~ [44]
Tian Feng Guo
[flt;} LlJ
Gen Wei San
[52]
*•If
Shui Ze Jie
[6oJI

7)(7(fM [5] :lCJ<.liiJA [13] j(ff PIJi [21] ~~* [29T ~.'l<.*A [37] •*!!!• [45] IJ lLl!tfi [53] -~!P-¥ [61]
Shui Ti an Xu Tian Huo Tong Ren Huo Lei Shi Ke Kan Wei Shui Feng Huo Jia Ren Ze Di Cui Feng San Jian Feng Ze Zhong Fu

EJ(Jj<.~ [6] :.k7C::k:ff[14] Llf.'l<.JJ! [22]

-~* [30] J<.•l&l [38] *l!!Jlfl- [ 46]' 'l f•M!r* [54] !f Llf/J\~ [62]
Tian Shui Song Huo Tian Da You San Huo Bi Li Wei Huo Huo Ze Kui Di Feng Sheng Lei Ze Gui Mei Lei San Xiao Guo

11!1.JJ<.llfj' [7J *l!!Llf • [15] Ll!±tkltl [23] •wfiit [31] JJ<.w• [39]
•*~ rm; •*JI [55] p1(.1< !IP"1J!f [ 63 J
Di Shui Shi Di San Qian San Di Bo Ze San Xian Shu i San Jian Ze Shui Kun Lei Huo Feng Sh ui Huo Ji Ji

jj(ftklt
Shui Di Bi
[8] f'ii*l!!ft
Lei Di Yu
[16] *!!!ff~ [24]
Di Lei Fu
11JL'ti [32]
Lei Feng Heng
'fiJJ<.M [40]
Lei Shu i Jie
Jj(Jl;:Jt- (48]
Shui Feng Jing
.'l<.Llf~
Huo San LU
[56]
***"iJ!f [64]
Huo Shui Wei Ji
 Chart 5: To Locate the Subject and Object line

HEXAGRAMS 1st SUBJECT 2nd SUBJECT 3rd SUBJECT 4th SUBJECT 5th SUBJECT WANDERING RETURNING PALACE
~~*[1)
(R) Er E11 -S
*•~
(R) Er E11
[44) *ili:il
(R) Er E11
[33)
-
*:Iii!~
(R) Er E11
[12]
-0
A:li!!l!il
(W)Wd E4
1201
-
w:li!!~tl 1231
(W)Wd E3 -
:J<.:tt!! ti-
(P) Fr E6
[35)
-
***1f
(P) Fr E6
[14)
-0
~(QIAN}
(S) Me E9 - (S) Me E9 (S) Me E9 -0 (S) Me E9 (P) Fr E6 - (0) Wr E1 -- S (R) Er EB •- (R) Er EB --
(P) Fr E7 - (P) Fr E7 -0 (P) Fr E7 (P) Fr E7 (R) Er EB - -S (R) Er E11 - - (S) Me E10 -S (S) Me E10 -
(R) Er E5 -0 (S) Me E10 (S) Me E9 - (W) Wd E4 --S (W)Wd E4 -- (W) Wd E4 -· (W)Wd E4 ·- (R) Er E5 -S
(W)Wd E3 - (0) Wr E12 (P)Fr E7 --S (P) Fr E6 -- (P) Fr E6 -- (P) Fr E6 --0 (P) Fr E6 -• (W) WdE3 - (METAL]
(O)Wr E1 - (R) Er E2 - - S (R) Er E5 -- (R) Er EB -- (R) Er EB --0 (R) Er EB - - (R) Er EB --0 (0) Wr E1 -
)t~- [58] •-*m [47J •:it~ [45] •w~ [311 Jj(t.lJ~ [39) :li!!w~ 1151 tfw1NI. [621 jt (DUI}
(R) Er EB - - S (R Er EB -- (R) Er EB -- (R) Er EB --0 (O)Wr E1 -- (S) Me E10 • • (R) Er E11 -- (R) Er E11 - - 0
(S) Me E10 - (S) Me E10 - (S) Me E10 -0 (S) Me E10 - (R) Er E11 - (O)WrE12--S (S) Me E9 -- (S) Me E9 --
(0) Wr E12 - (0) Wr E12 -0 (0) Wr E12 - (O)Wr E12 - (S) Me E9 - -S (R) Er E2 - - (P) Fr E7 -S (P) Fr E7
(R) Er E2 -- 0 (P) Fr E7 -- (W) Wd E4 -- (S) Me E9 -S (S) Me E9 (S) Me E9 (S) Me E9 (R) Er E2 - - S
(W)Wd E4 - (R) Er E5 - (P) Fr E6 --S (P) Fr E7 -- (P) Fr E7 -- (P) Fr E7 •• 0 (P) Fr E7 •• (W)WdE4 [METAL]
(P) Fr E6 - (W) Wd E3 --S (R) Er EB -- (R) Er E5 -- (R) Er E5 --0 (R) Er E5 • - (R) Er E5 --0 (P) Fr E6

mt1.w:k
(S) Fr E6
(30]
-S
!kwtnt
(S) Fr E6
[56J :k.!l~
(S) Fr E6
1501
-
***i1f
(S) Fr E6
[64J
-0
wlJ(~
(R)Wd E3
[4J
- (R)Wd E4- (O)Er E11 - (0) Er E11 -0
(0) Er EB -- (0) Er EB -- (0) Er EB -- 0 (0) Er EB -- (P)Wr E1 -- (S) Fr E6-S (W)Me E9 (W)Me E9 -
· (W)Me E10 - (W) Me E10 -0 (W) Me E10 - (W)Me E10 - (O)Er E11 --S (0) Er EB - - (S) Fr E7 -S (S) Fr E7 -
(P)WrE12 - 0 (W) Me E9 (W) Me E10 - (S) Fr E7 --S (S) Fr E7 -- (S) Fr E7 • • (S) Fr E7 •- (P)Wr E12 -S
(0 ) Er E2 - - (S) Fr E7 -- (P) Wr E12 -S (0) Er E5 - (0) Er E5 - (0) Er E5-0 (O)Er E5 (0) Er E2 -• (FIRE}
(R)WdE4 - (0) Er E5 -- S (0) Er E2 -- (R)Wd E3 -- (R}Wd E3 --0 (R)Wd E3- - (R) Wd E3 -- 0 (R).Wd E4 -

-~if (51] lf:li!!fl (16]

(W) Er E11 --S (W)Er E11 -- (W)Er E11 -- (W) Er E11 --0 (P) Me E10 -- (R)Wr E1 -- (W) Er EB -- (W)Er EB --0 c:J
(P) Me E9 -- (P) Me E9 -- (P) Me E9 -- 0 (P) Me E9 -- (R) Wr E12 -- (W) Er E11 - S (P) Me E10 - (P) Me E10 - c:J
(O)Fr E7 (0) Fr E7 - 0 (0) Fr E7 (0) Fr E7 - (W) Er E2 -- S (P) Me E9 -- (R) Wr E12 -S (R)Wr E12 - ~
(W) Er E5 --0 (S) Wd E4 -- (0) Fr E7 -- (P) Me E10 -S (P) Me E10 - (P) Me E10 - (P) Me E10 - (W) Er E5 --S
(S) Wd E3 -- (0) Fr E6 -- (W) Er E5 -S (R) Wr E12 - (R)Wr E12 - (R)Wr E12 -0 (R)Wr E12 - (S)Wd E3 -- [WOOD]
(R) Wr E1 (W) Er EB --S (S) Wd E3 -- (W) Er E2 -- (W) Er E2 -- 0 (W) Er E2 ·- (W) Er E2 --0 (R)Wr E1 -
 Chart 6: To Locate the Subject and Object line

HEXAGRAMS 1st SUBJECT 2nd SUBJECT 3rd SUBJECT 4th SUBJECT 5th SUBJECT WANDERING RETURNING PALACE
~~-
(S)Wd E4
(0) Fr E6
(W) Er E8
(P) Me E10
(R) Wr E12
[57]
-S
-
--
-0
-
,l.:X/J••[9]
(S) Wd
(0) Fr
(W) Er
(W) Er
(S)Wd
E4
E6
E8
ES
E3
-
-
--0
-
-
JL:k~A
(S) Wd
(0) Fr
(W) Er
(R) Wr
(W) Er
E4 -
E6 -0
E8 - -
E12 -
E2 - - 5
1371
··~ [42]
(S)Wd E4
(0) Fr E6
(W) Er E8
(W) Er ES
(S) Wd E3
-0
-
--
-- 5
--
*fl1i~ (25]
(W)Er
(P) Me
(0) Fr
(W) Er
(S) Wd
E11
E9
E7
ES
E3
-
-

-5
--
--
~fllUi 1211
(0) Fr E6
(W) Er E8
(P) Me E10
(W) Er ES
(S) Wd E3
-
- -S
-
--
- -0
LlJfl!M
(S)Wd
(R) Wr
(W)Er
(W) Er
(S) Wd
E3
E1
E11
ES
E3
(27]
-
--
--S
--
--
Ufil.A
(S)Wd E3
(R)Wr E1
(W) Er E11
(P) Me E10
(R) Wr E12
[181
-0
--

-
--
-5
---
~(XUN)

(WOOD]
(W) Er E2 -- (R) Wr E1 -S (S)Wd E4 - (R)Wr E1 - (R) Wr E1 -0 (R) Wr E1 - (R) Wr E1 -0 (W) Er E2 --
•**
----
~~Jj( (29] 7J<1''1J [60] 7J<fli:t! [3] 7J<:klIP~ [63J fl:kl! [55] :li!!:k l!1.J ~ (36J ~JJ<IW [711 ~{KAN)
[49]
(S) Wr E1 - - S (S) Wr E1 -- (S) Wr E1 -- (S) Wr E1 --0 (P) Er E8 -- (P) Er E11 -- (R)MeE10 -- (R) Me E10 --0
(P) Er E11- (P) Er E11 - (P) Er E11 -0 (P) Er E11 - (R) Me E10 - (R) Me E9 --s (S) Wr E12 -- (S) Wr E12 --
(R) Me E9 - - (R) Me E9 --0 (R) Me E9 -- (R) Me E9 -- (S) Wr E12 -5 (W) Fr E7 - (P) Er E2 --s (P) Er E2 --
(W) Fr E7 - - 0 (P) Er E2 -- (P) Er ES -- (S) Wr E12 -5 (S) Wr E12 - (S) Wr E12 - (S)Wr E12 - (W) Fr E7 --5
(P) Er ES - (O)Wd E4 - (O)Wd E3 --5 (P) Er E2 -- (P) Er E2 -- (P) Er E2 --0 (P) Er E2 -- (P) Er ES - (WATER]
(0) Wd E3 - - (W) Fr E6 -S (S) Wr E1 - (O)Wd E4 - (O}Wd E4 -0 (O}Wd E4 - (O)Wd E4 -0 (0) Wd E3 --

---
ll~LlJ ' (52] l.LlJ j(fJt [22] ili*:kfi [26] LlJ$~H~ [41] *•~ [38] *•• [10] -~i:p~ [61] !Bl.ili* [53) !l (GEN)
(P) Wd E3 -S (P) Wd E3 - (P) Wd E3 - (P) Wd E3 -0 (R) Fr E6 - (S) Er E11 - (P)Wd E4 - (P)Wd E4 -0
(W) Wr E1 -- (W) Wr E1 - - (W) Wr E1 --0 (W)Wr E1 -- (S) Er E8 -- (0) Me E9 -5 (R) Fr E6 - (R) Fr E6 -
(S) Er E11 -- (S) Er E11 --0 (S) Er E11 -- (S) Er E11 -- (0) Me E10 -S (R) Fr E7 - (S) Er E8 --s (S) Er E8 --
(0) Me E9 -0 (W)Wr E12 - (S) Er ES - (S) Er E2 -- 5 (S) Er E2 -- (S) Er E2 -- (S) Er E2 -- (0) Me E9 -5
(R} Fr E7 -- (S) Er E2 - - (P) Wd E3 -S (P)Wd E4 - (P}Wd E4 - (P}WdE4 -0 (P) Wd E4 - (R) Fr E7 -- J[EARTH)
(S) Er ES -- (P) WdE4 -5 (W)Wr E1 - (R) Fr E6 - (R) Fr E6 -0 (R) Fr E6 - (R) Fr E6 -0 (S) Er ES --
rbf!~jtk

·(S) Er E2 --
[2)
(0) Me E10 - - S
(W) Wr E12 - -

(P) Wd E4 - - 0
(R) Fr E6 --
':. t&t1m
(O)MeE10 --
(W}WrE12 --
(S) Er E2 - -0
(S) Er ES - -
(P) Wd E3 - -
1241 jtk7'!1l
(0) Me E10 - -
(W)WrE12 --0
(S) Er E2 --
(S) Er E2 --
(P}Wd E4 - 5
[19] jtk7C~ (11]
(0) Me E10
(W)WrE12
(S) Er E2
(S) Er ES
(P) Wd E3 -
- -0
--

-5
--
fl7C:kfil [34] 47C-*
(S) Er E11
(0) Me E9
(R) Fr E7
(S) Er ES
(P) Wd E3
--
--
-5
-
-
(S) Er E8
(0) Me E10
(W) Wr E12
(S) Er ES
(P) Wd E3
[43]
--
-5
-
-
- 0
**fl
(W)WrE1
(S) Er E11
(0) MeE9
(S) Er ES
(P) Wd E3
[5]

-
--
-
--5
-
?J<jtklt
(W) Wr E1
(S) Er E11
(0) Me E9
(P)Wd E4
(R) Fr E6
[8]
--0
-
--
-- 5
--
---
ilf! {KUN)

[EARTH)
(S) Er E8 - - (W)WrE1 -S (R) Fr E6 - (W) WrE1 - (W) WrE1 -0 (W)Wr E1 - (W)Wr E1 -0 (S) Er E8 --
 2. Assigning the 12 Earthly Branches to Each Line

After a hexagram is labelled with the Subject and Object lines, six animals
implications and assig n ing the family relationships, you can proceed with the
interpretation according to the nature of the question asked.

The next step is to label each line in a hexagram with the 12 Earthly Branches.

LABELLING EARTHLY BRANCHES

MALE GROUP: Start from bottom line
Father Qian (Jl!Z:) Zi Cr) - El
Eldest Son Zhen C•) Zhen C• ) - El
Middle Son Kan (:lj\) Yin ( ]ilf) E3
•
Youngest Son Gen (~) Chen (}l!Z) ES

For Male groups, this is how we assign the Earthly Branches:

Qian (Ji!Z;) and Zhen C•) starts from El (r); Kan (:lj\) starts from E3 ( ]ilf )
and Gen ( ~) starts fro m ES ( M ) respectively.

Move forward from the 1st line up with different starting branch.

Qian (¥!;): Father Zhen (Jlt): Eldest Son

Bl (Ell) J34 (Ell)

$ (E9) $ (E9)
q: (E7) Mil U q: (E7)

M (E5)

j\ (E3)

r (Ell
1st line starts from E l (r)
... M

r
1st line starts from El (r}
(E5)

j\ (E3)

(El) ...
Kan (:f:J;:): Middle Son

11111111111
1:£P"""tl
r
J34
$ (E9)
(El)

(Ell )
.....
Gen (~):Youngest Son
ji (E3)

r
J34
(El)

(Ell)
L<"ll RI

...
q: (E7) $ (E9)
~­

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--
wmttmrl JlR (E5)
~ (E3)

1st line starts from E3 CJ.if)

lllJll
qc (E7)

J!R(E5)

1st line starts from ES (JOC}

FEMALE GROUP: Start from the bottom line

Eldest Daughter Xun (~) Chou (Jl ) E2

Middle Daughter Li (~) Mao (!JP) E4
Youngest Daughter Dui (:ft) Si (B) E6
Mother Kun (:!:$) Wei (*) ES

For Female group, we can assign the following Earthly Bra nches:
Xun (~) sta rts from E2 (Jl) ; Li (~) starts from E4 (!JP) ; Dui (:ft) starts
from E6 ( B) and Kun (:!:$)start from ES (*) respectively.

Moving backwards from the 1st line up, starting with a different branch.

Xun ( ~ ): Eldest Daughter Li(~): Middle Daughter

l)p (E4)
B (E6)
B (E6) #; (E8)
* (E8) W (ElO)
W (ElO) ~ (E12)

°* (E12) :R (E2)
ijp (E4)
H (E2)
1st line starts from E2 (H) l st line starts from E4 (9P)

Dui (}t): Youngest Daughter Kun (±$):Mother '

* (E8)
~
W (El OJ
(E12)
W (ElO)
~ (E12) B (E2)
l)p (E4)

...
B (E2)
l)p (E4) B (E6)

B(E6) ... *(ES)

lst line starts from E6 (B) 1st line starts from ES C*=>
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 Assigning Each Line with an Earthly Branch

Example 1:

Refer to Chart 3 in this chapter.

Hexagram: Xun (~ )
r -- ------------------------- -- -
:
I
gp E4 i
I

I B E6 :
E4 yp
- - * E8
· --- ----------------------- --- -~I
Xun { E6 B '*ti 411 M El 0
!d - E8 * - -
1i, E12
JIE2

Hexagram: Gen ( ~ )
]if E3

Hex 53 - - 7- El
Ji an - - t!GEll
1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I

(ilf) I $ E9 :

- - Lf.E7
I
I
--
---- -- -------------------- --- -~
~ES

STEPS TO LABEL EACH LINE IN THE HEXAGRAM

1. Break the original hexagram into two trigrams: Xun ( ~ ) and Gen ( ~ ).

2. To label the lower trig ram Gen ( ~ ), refer to the chart for matching each
line with the Earthly Branches by taking the composition on the lower
trigram portion to assign the Earthly Branch on each line.

3. Similarly to label the upper trigram Xun ( ~ ), refer to the chart fo r matching
each line with the Ea rthly Branches for reference by taking the composition
on the upper trigram portion to assign the Earthly Branch on each line.

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Assigning Each Line with an Earthly Branches

Example 2 :

Refer to the Chart 3 in this chapter.

Hexagram : Dui (}t)

r-----------------------------1
I I
E8
*
I
I
.:±:.
/J'-
I
I

{
I
E8 MElO
Dui
ElO "@ *
-
}t I E12 II

'------------ - - -- --------------~
E12 * J1 E2

{--
9P E4

--
E4 9lJ
Kun B E6

--
:!:$ E6 B
ES* Hexagram : Kun (:!:$)

Hex45
Cui( ¥ ) - - "@ElO
- - ffi_ E12
- - J1 E2
,---------- -- - - --- -- - ----------1
i
I
--9PE4

- - BE6
--*E8
----------- --- --------- --------
I

STEPS TO LABEL EACH LINE IN THE HEXAGRAM

1. Break th e original hexagram into two trigrams: Dui (Jl) and Kun (:!:$).

2. To label th e lower trigram Kun (:!:$), refer to the chart for matching each
line with the Earthly Branches for referen ce by taki ng the composition
on the lower trigram portion to assign the Earthly Branch on each line.

3. To label th e upper trigram Dui (Jl), refer t o the cha rt for matching each line
with the Earthly Branches for reference by taking t he composition on the
upper trigram portion to assign the Earthly Branch on each line.

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 3. Chart For Labelling t he Six Animals

The six animal symbols are another addition to the respective Heaven ly Stems
for further analysis during divination. The chart below shows how each of the six
animals is designated to a respective Heavenly Stem.

How do we label a hexagram with th e six animals? The labelling has to refer to
the Heavenly Stem of the day of divination. Based on the fixed locati on of the
six animals, the ordering principle is in accordance with the Heavenly Stem of
the day of divination on which the hexagram is being cast.

a. Based on Heavenly Stem of the DAY of consultation

•

Heavenly H1 EfJ H3pg HSIX; H6 i3 H7 .Bl!: H9:f

Stem H2Z H4T HS~ H10~

6th line Turtle Dragon Bird Worm Snake Tiger

5th line Tiqer Turtle Draq on Bird Worm Snake

4th line Snake Tiger Turtle Dragon Bird Worm

3rd line Worm Snake Tiger Turtle Dragon Bird

2nd line Bird W orm Snake Tiger Turtle Dragon

1st line Dragon Bird Worm Snake Tiger Turtle

The six animals provide add itional information regarding the nature of a certain
line in a hexagram. For example, your question is about the relation ship with
your spouse . The hexagram you have cast contains the key element
representing your spouse on the power line, and is attached to the Bird. By
referring to the chart on impl ications of the six animals, it is implied that you will
have quarrels and conflict with your spouse.

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Example:

Heavenly Stem of the Day: H6 ( i3 ) - E3 ( ~ )

6 Worm
.______.I .__I_____.
5 Bird

4 Drag on

3 Turtle

2 Tiger

1 Snake

After the hexagram has been erected, the next step is to refer to the Day Stem .
Assumin g t he day of divination is H6 ( C. ) - E3 ( ~ ) , we can refer to the ch art
below and label each of the six lines with its correspo nd ing animal.

b. Matching Each line with the Six Animals

Heavenly Hl Efl H3N HS ~ H6B H7~ H9 :f

Stem H2 Z. H4T HS$ HlO~

6th line Turtle Dragon Bi rd Worm Snake Tiger

5th line Tiqer Turtle Draqon Bird Worm Snake

4th line Snake Tiger Turtle Dragon Bird Worm

3rd line Worm Snake Tiqer Turtle Draqon Bird

2nd line Bird Worm Snake Tia er Turtle Dragon

1st line Dragon Bird Worm Snake Tiger Turtle

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4. Implications of the Six Animals

Each of these animals ca rries meanings as below:

1. DRAGON: ~::tl6 "

ELEMENT: Wood
DIRECTION: East (Hl Ej3, H2 Z,)
IMPLICATIONS: Auspicious, good looking, kind, intelligent, wealth,
happiness, drinking, womanising.
2. SNAKE: ~~B

ELEMENT: Earth
DIRECTION: Centre (H6 B)
IMPLICATIONS: Shock, suspicion, hidden matters, betrayal, mental stress,
night mares, supernatural, Yin energy.

3. BIRD:*!&
ELEMENT: Fire
DIRECTION: South (H3 F9, H4 T )
IMPLICATIONS: Qua rrels, conflict, gossip, legal issues, scandals, talkative,
contractual matters.
4. TIGER: E!ffl3
ELEMENT: Metal
DIRECTION: West (H7 ]3it, HS $ )
IMPLICATIONS: Dom inant, determined, fierce, brutal, blood related
iniuries, accidents.
"

5. WORM: 1;]13* -
"

ELEMENT: Earth
DIRECTION: Centre (HS J:X;)
IMPLICATIONS: Farm, property, house, career, jail, lawsuit, obstacles,
hind rance, conservative, lacking in creativity.
'",
6. TURTLE: ~flt +

ELEMENT: Water
DIRECTION: North (H9 3:::, H10 ~)

IMPLICATIONS: Theft, robbery, secret affairs, conspiracy, crimes, greed,

cunning, flirtatious, conman, cheating, gamblinq.
s. Representation of Family Relationships
By assigning each line with a family relationship, we are able to focus our
analysis based on what the line represent.

Example:
If your question is about how profitable your new busin ess venture will be, then
you should focus your analysis on where the Wealth li ne is positioned, and its
relationship with the other lines, including the Subject and Object line. If a wife
is asking about the relationship with her spouse, then the husband will be
symbolised by the Power element.

1. RESOURCES I PARENT()(£):~): Element that gives birth to the Self.

Mother, father, ancestor, grandparents, older generation,

Represents
uncle, aunt, teacher, house, car, ship, office, factory,
automobile, boat, plane, certificat es, education,
contracts, company, examination, credentials,
result, newspapers, books, articles, knowledge, wisdom.

2. OUTPUT I OFFSPRING (rI*~): Element that Self gives birth to.

Junior generations, children, grandchildren, son-in-law,

Represents
daughter-in-law, nephew, niece, student, customer,
doctor, medicine, monk, prosperit y.
3. POWER/ STATUS('§'*~): Element that conquers the Self.

Career, public affairs, leadership, superior, employer

Represents
fame, reputation, disease, sickness, lawsuit, discipline.
I

For Female: husband, boyfriend.

4. WEALTH /SPOUSE (~flt~) : Element that is conquered by the Self.

Money, goods, investments, stocks and shares, revenue.

Represents
For Male: wife, concubine, girlfriend.

5. SIBLINGS I PARALLEL (5t,5fj~) : Element that is the same as the Self.

Brother, sister, cousin, friend, coll eague, rival,

Represents
competitor third party.

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 6. Application of Ea rthly Branches to Family Relationships

Each of the element in the Earthly Branches form relationships with other
elements based on the fi ve elements cycle.

r----------------------- -- --------- ----------- -------------

Resource: Element that gives birth to the Self.

Siblings: Element that is the same as the Self.
Output: Element that the Self gives birth to.
Wealth: Element that the Self conquers.
Power: Element that is conquered by the Self .
•
'----------------------- - -----------------------------------

To proceed further, we need to assign each line in the hexagram to its family
relationship.

r---------- - ----------- - ----------------------------------

Step 1 :
Finding the Mother Hexagram
s To determine the Self element

0--
Accordi ng to case 1:
1st line on upper and lower trigram are the same

Subject on 4th line; Object on 1st line

Hex 4 Mother: Li ( ~ )
Meng Change all lines in the lower trigram from Yang Element: Fire
(~) to Yin and vice versa. Trigram Kan (:!:~) to Li (~)
Mother Hexagram : Li (~)

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Step 2:
Labelling family relationship based on self element FIRE

• Wealth (W) : Element that is conquered by the Self; Metal

• Resource (R) : Element that gives birth to th e Self; Wood

• Output (0) : Element that the Self gives birth to; Earth

• Siblings (S ) : Element that is the same as th e Self; Fire

• Power (P) : Element that the Self conque rs ; Water

Step 3:

Break into two trigrams; label all lines with the Earthly Branches.
Refer to Chart 3 in this chapter.

E3 ~
Gen El ::r-
~
Ell BG
Kan E7 q:.
:J:X ES Hf
E3 ~

Hex 4
Meng
(~)

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Step 4:
Match each line with the Earthly Branches to derive family relationship

-- --
--
Gen
~
E3
El -T
Ji{ (Wood) - Resource (R)
(Water) - Power (P)

---- · --
E11 BG (Earth) - Output (0)
E7 Cf- (Fire) - Siblings (S)
Kan
:lj\ ES Rf (Earth) - Output (0)
E3 Ji{ (Wood) - Resource (R)
M other : Li Hex 4 1------ ---- ------ -------------- ---- --- --- -----
Cltt ) Meng Resource: Wood gives birth to Fire
Element: Fire (~ )
Siblings: Fire sup ports Fire
Output: Fire nou ri shes Earth
Wealth: Fire destroys Metal
Power: Water extinguishes Fire

7. Borrowing a Lin from the Mother Hexagram

Within the 64 hexa grams, some lines may have the family relationship
incomplete. If you are analysing an aspect of life that is not reflected in the
hexagram you had ca st, we will have to 'borrow' that particular line from its
mother hexagram.

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Example 1: A Question About Wealth

By aligning each line with a family relationship, we are able t o focus our analysis
on what each line represents. For example, if your qu estion is about the
profitability of your new business venture, you can focus your analysis on the
wealth line.

The hexagram cast from tossing the six coins is Hex 4 Meng ( ~).

Original Hex

--
r------- - ------------------------~

E3 ~ (Wood) - Resource

--
Gen In t his hexagram, the
JY)_
El ~ (Water) - Power
wealth line is missing!

--
Ell~ (Earth) - Output
E7 '9=- (Fire) - Sibling We have to borrow the
Kan m issing line from its

--
jjz ES Hf (Earth) - Output Mother Hexagram
E3 ~ (Wood) - Resource

Hex 4
Meng( ~ )

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 According to the form ul a, the mother hexagram for Hex 4 Meng ( ~) is Li ( ~).
The next thing to do is to label all lines in the mother hexagram based on the
family relationship.

Mother Hex
r-------------------------------------------1
Labeling the Mother Hexagram
Li (ll4i)
E6 B (Fire) - Sibling
ES * (Earth) - Output
r-------------------------- - ------------------1
Element: FIRE

: E10 W (Metal) - Wealth : The wealth line is on the 4th line

~------------ ----- ----- --- -- ---------- - -------!
E12 ""ffe. (Water) - Power
r------------------------ - ------------------ 1I
E2 33. (Earth) - Output
Resource: Wood gives birth to Fire
E4 !JP (Wood) - Resource
Siblings: Fire supports Fire
Hex 30
Output: Fire nou ri shes Earth
Li (ll4i)
Wealth: Fire destroys Metal
Power: Water extinguishes Fire
·------------------------ -- ------------------·

After locating the wealt h line in the mother hexagram, we can borrow this line to
read the wealth aspect in the orig in al hexagram.

Borrowed Hex Original Hex

Hex 30 Hex 4
Li (ll4i ) Meng( ~ )

r--- --- --------- - ------------------------- ---------- --, Take this line

: 4th Line - to read about
l--------------- -- ---------- -- ------------------------~
~
wealth

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Example 2: The Siblings Aspect

From tossing six coins, we get Hex 46 Sheng (71-).

Original Hex

--
-- E10 W (Metal) - Power

-- E12 * (Water) - Resource No sibling line in t he

Original Hexagram
E2 31 (Earth) - Wealth
E10 W (Metal) - Power We will have to borrow from

--
its Mother Hexagram
E12 * (Water) - Resource
! __________ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

E2 31 (Earth) - Wealth
Hex 46
Sheng
(ft- )
Accord ing to formul a, the mother of Hex 46 Sheng (71-) is Zhen (Jlt). The next
step is to label all li nes in the mother hexa gram based on the family
relationships.

Mother Hex
r----------------- -- -------- ----- ---------~
I
E1 1 J:X (Earth) - Wealth
Labeli ng t he Mother Hexagram
E9 $ ( Metal) - Power Zhen (Ji!f)
E7 q:. (Fire) - Output
ELEMENT : WOOD
ES ~ ( Earth) - Wealth
r----------- - ------- - --------------------- - -
: E3 jf (Wood) - Sibling The sibling li ne is on the 2nd line
--------------i=-1-¥ -(wafer-5 --=-Res<>ur<:e -
I

Hex 51
Zhen( ~ )

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 After locating the sibling line in the mother hexagram, we can borrow this line to
read the sibling aspect in the origi nal hexagram.

Borrowed Hex Original Hex

Hex 51 Hex 46

--
Zhen (Jlt ) Sheng (ff- )

Take this line

--
to read about
2nd Line
th e Sibling
aspect

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 Chapter 14

GUIDELINES TO THE LIU YAO ANALYSIS

Essential Rules for Interpreting Hexagrams

1. Month of Consultation

The month is important because it represents the season and determines the
strength of an element. The month branch determines t he support, strength
and weakn ess of the elements attached to ea ch line of a hexagram.

2. Day of Consultation

The day of co nsultation is used to check if the element of the day supports
the Subject lin e and the preferred line, also kn own as Yong Shen (ffl~ltJ).

3. Time of Divination

Time facto r plays an important ro le in the Liu Yao analysis. In divination, it is

essential t o observe the time at the point of divination. This is to derive the
moving line in a hexagram.

4. Identify the Subject and Object Lines

The Subject line represents Self/Client and the Object line concerns the
matter or event that you are asking about.

5. Determine the Preferred Line

•
The preferred line gives us something to focus on in our questions. It helps
us to narrow down to the objective of our divination.

6. Cycle of the Five Elements

We can use the Cycle of Birth and Cycle of Destruction to further determine
the strength of the preferred line and moving lines in a hexagram.

7. Six Animals

Other than labelling each line with the Earth ly Branches, there are six animal
symbols th at we can also attach to each line for further analysis .
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 8. Combination and Clashes

The next thing to do is to check for combinations and clashes in a hexagram,

which could happen between any of the hexagram lines, like the moving line,
or the time of divination. Combinations and clashes are very important in the
Liu Yao analysis, because it can help to reveal the unfolding situation of a
hexagram.

If a combination between two elements takes place, both elements will be

'locked'. Therefore, we need to look at the resulting element to determine if
the combination is favourable to our situation. While a clash will always
weaken a line, it coul d benefit you if it is a clash on an unfavourable element.

Chart 7: Corti bi nations and Clashes of the Earthly Branches

Seasonal E3+E4+E5 E6+E7+E8 E9+E10+E11 E12+ El +E2

ComblnaHons Spring Summer Autumn Winter
=~ Wood Fire Metal Water
Three
Comblnaflons E12+E4+E8 E3+E7+E11 E6+E10+E2 E9+El+E5
=A Wood Fire Metal Water
-i::i

Front Half
Comblnaflons E12+E4 E3+E7 E6+E10 E9+E1
TW*~ Wood Fire Metal Water
Rear Half
Combinations E4+E8 E7+E11 E10+E2 El+E5
1~*~ Wood Fire Metal Water
Six
ComblnaHons El+E2 E3+E12 E4+El 1 E5+E10 E6+E9 E7+E8
;;\ ~ Earth Wood Fire Metal Water Fire
Partial 3
3 Persecuting Persecuting E3-E6 E2-E11
Clashes E3-E6-E9 E2-E8-E11 Clashes E6-E9 E8-E2
1flj * == jflj E9-E3 E1'1-E8

Six Clashes E1-E7 E2-E8 E3-E9 E4-E10 E5-E11 E6-E12

;;\ {l=ll I
E1-E4 E5-E5 E7-E7 E10-E10 E12-E12 (
Clashes lngrafltude Self Clash Self Clash Self Clash Self Clash
lf!J Clash E!JflJ ElfflJ E!JflJ E!JflJ
M,,igl,;ZJffJ
Related Clash
~El fiCl El-ElO E3-E12 E2-E5 E4-E7 E6-E9 ES-Ell
Conflicted Clash
;f'EJ !f E1-E8 E2-E7 E3-E6 E4-E5 E9-E12 E10-E11
 Chart 8: Life Cycle of t he 10 Heavenly Stems

YIN (~ T) YANG ( ~ T)

! r l ! r l
H10 HS H4 H2 H9 H7 H3 Hl HEAVENLY
~ T "l_; :f ~ pg STEMS
* ) H6 HS
Jt:1
12
LIFE CYCLES
6 Dt
E4 El ElO E7 E9 E6 E3 E1 2
gp -T w Lf $ B ~
-R ~ Birth
E3 E12 E9 E6 ElO E7 E4 *
El
tic Bath
~ $ B w Lf gp -T 1§

E2 *
Ell ES ES Ell ES ES E2
)11 ~ Attire
R BG BG R
El ElO * *gp
E7 E4 E12 * *
E9 E6 E3
~ ~ Coming of Age
-T w q:. $ B ~
E12 E9 E6 E3 *
El ElO E7 E4
1* fEE Prosperity Peak
$ B ~ -T w Lf gp
*
Ell ES ES E2 E2 Ell ES ES
~ Ageing
BG R R BG
ElO * *
E7 E4 El E3 E12 * *
E9 E6
m Sickness
w q:. gp -T ~ $ B
E9 E6 E3 E12 E4 *
El ElO E7
;9E Death
$ B ~ gp -T w Lf
ES ES E2 *
Ell ES E2 Ell ES
£ Grave
~' Jl'- II d( Jl'- 11 11( ~'

E7 E4 El E10 E6 E3 E12 E9
gp ~ Repose
q:. -T w B ~
* $
E6 E3 E1 2 E9 E7 E4 El ElO
~ Lf gp -T w Ms Conception
B
* $
ES

*
E2
R
El l
BG
ES

* * *
ES ES E2
R
Ell
BG • Nurture
 9. The Four Graves

The four branches representing 'Graves' in the Earthly Branches are :

ES ( ~ ), the grave of W ter
E2 CH ), the grave of Metal
ES C* ), the grave of Wood
E11(f)G ), the grave of Fire

If the Subject line or the Preferred line enters a grave.

EXAM I;» LE:

Subject line is E4 (gP), Wood. On the day of ES C*), Wood enters the grave.
This means that the element remain s motionless. However, if the grave were
to clash with the day or m onth, it means that the grave has opened and the
trapped element is released. E.g. E11 (BG) is the grave of Fire. On the day of
ES ( ~ ), the clash will open up the grave of Fire.

10. Heaven Void

If the Earthly Branch of a line falls into a Void, the element will be weakened
by the void. However, if t he line is a moving li ne and is in the right season,
and is supported by th e month and day of prediction, then it ca nnot be
considered a void. However, if it fa ces a clash by the month, then t he void
will be effective.

Refer to Chart 9 for Heaven Void , where the 60 Year Heaven Void Cycle is
divided into six groups. Th e Day of consultation determines the void el ement
of the hexagram.

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 Chart 9: Heaven Void

Group One Group Two Group Three Group Four Group Five Group Six

If! -T If! BG If! $ If! q: If! m If! ~

Hl El Hl Ell Hl E9 Hl E7 Hl ES Hl E3
z, far z, z, M z, z, z, gp
H2 E2 H2 *
E12 H2 ElO H2 *
ES H2
B
E6 H2 E4
p;j ~ pg -T pg BG pg $ p;j q: p;j m
H3 E3 H3 El H3 Ell H3 E9 H3 E7 H3 ES
T gp T T T M T T
H4 E4 H4
.Ii
E2 H4 *
E12 H4 ElO H4 *
ES H4
B
E6
jj(; m jj(; ~ jj(; -T jj(; BG jj(; $ jj(; q:
HS ES HS E3 HS El HS Ell HS E9 HS E7
c. B c. gp c. .Ii c. c. M c.
H6 E6 H6 E4 H6 E2 H6 *
E12 H6 ElO H6 *
ES
~ q: ~ m ~ ~ ~ -T ~ BG ~ $
H7 E7 H7 ES H7 E3 H7 El H7 Ell H7 E9
gp
* * *
HS ES HS
B
E6 *
HS E4 *
HS
.Ii
E2 * * *
HS E12 HS
M
ElO
:f $ :f q: :f m :f y;r :f -T :f BG
H9 E9 H9 E7 H9 ES H9 E3 H9 El H9 Ell
~ w ~ ~ B ~ gp ~ ~
HlO ElO HlO *
ES HlO E6 HlO E4 HlO •
.Ii
E2 HlO *
E12
x BG x $ x q: x m x ~ x -T
Ell E9 E7 ES E3 El
x x w x x x gp x
*
E12 ElO *
ES
B
E6 E4
.Ii
E2

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 Example:
Date of Consultation: 5th July 2010

A hexagram cast on 5th July 2010, with reference to the Hsia Calendar, will
derive the pillar H3 (pg) - ES C*)· Refer to Group Six~: column. Read
downwards from H3 (pg) - ES C*) to HlO (~) - E12 (1?i:). The last two
Earthly Branches without the Heavenly Stem are considered to be in Heaven
Void. The void by this pillar is El ( T-) and E2 (B:).

Simplified Method to Calculate Heaven Void:

As there are 12 Earth ly Branches and only 10 Heavenly Stems, after a period
of 10 days, 2 Earthly Branches will be left behind. The 2 remaining Earthly
Branches will be 'matched' with a new set of Heavenly Stems.

These 2 remaining Earthly Branches fall under Heaven Void.

To find out which of the Earthly Branches represent

H3 ES the void elements, we have to take the Heavenly
H4 E6 1 Stem of the day of prediction and count till we reach
HS E7 2 the 10th Heavenly Stem. Thereafter, the next two
Earthly Branches are 'void' for that day.
H6 EB 3
H7 E9 4 Example:
HS ElO s
H9 Ell 6 Hexagram erected is Hex 5 Xu C~).
HlO E12 7 Date of consultation: 5th July 2010,
x El VOID
x E2 VOID
From the Hsia Calendar we derive:
Day Pillar: H3 (pg) -ES (m)

From H3 (p;J) count to HlO (~) = 7.

---~ H4 (T), HS())(; ), H6 (2), H7 (~),
(
HS ($), H9 (1-), HlO (~)
Why add 7?
Because there are only 10 Heavenly Stems.

From ES (m), add 7 counts will arrive at E12 (;~)

---~ E6(8), E7 (l:f), ES C*), E9 ($),
ElO (~), Ell (~), E12 (1?i:)
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After E12 C* ), the following 2 Earthly Branches El ( -T ) and E2 (:H) enters
Heaven Void.

From the above, we can ascertain the void elements fo r 5th July 2010 are
El (-T) and E2 (:H) .

)
w
s
0
--s-- El Water {VOID)
Ell Earth
E9 Metal
s ES Earth
p E3 Wood
w El Water {VOID)

Hex 5
Xu( $)

The question asked on 5th July 2010.

"Will this new venture bring me wealth?" Answer: No.

Why? Since the question asked is about wealth, we w ill look at the wealth
line which is line 1 El(T) and line 6 El(T ) respectively .

Since El ( T) falls into a 'void' scenario, it means that the characteristics of

the element will be weakened.

11. Na Yin

The Na Yi n element is used to determine the Conception Line in the life cycle
of the five elements. This chart is only appli cable if the offspring line does not
exist in the original or borrowed hexagram.

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How to Locate Conception Line

FORMULA:

Add up the numeri c values on the Heavenly Stem and Earth ly Branch by
referring to Chart A and Chart B Subtract~ from any value tha t exceeds~,
and refer to the Chart C with th is number.

CHART A
Heavenly Ej3 Hl j7'g H3 rt HS ~ H7 I
- -
,.
=i= H9,. \
....

Stem
Z, H2 T H4 c H6 :¥: HS
'
-- -
....
~ HlO
I

• 1 2 3 4 s

CHART B
Earthly
,. _. -- ..... ....
~ E7 $ ~ ES ~ Ell,'
Branch
-T- El Ji[ E3 E9
..... _- - .,,,.

:B: E2 * ES gp E4 ~ ElO 8 E6 2{ E12

1 2 3

CHART C
NAVIN ~ 7j( !)( ±
Elements *
Wood Metal Water Fire Earth

Number 1 2 ,'3"""'
,, 4 5
I
....
- I

Take the Day of prediction: H9 (±) - Ell (84)

Step 1
Refer to Chart A for Heavenly St em of Day H9 ( ± ),and you will obtain S.
Next, refer to Chart B for Earth ly Branch of Day Ell (84 ), and you wil~get 3.
Add the numeric val ues for Cha rt A and B: S + 3 =
§.. Next, take S - S J,. =
Step 2
By referring to Chart C above, your Na Yin element is 1 Water (7.K ).

Step 3
Next, you will need t o refer to t he next chart to locate the conception line.
Use the Na Yin elem ent to obtai n the conceotion line. which is E7 (lf).
 Chart 10: Locating the Conception Line

Na Vin
Elements
~
~
~
m
m
~
9
g
aI ~ ml JE ¥ ~ fH:t ·
•
]fl gp ~ q=. Efl ~ ;:X; ~ -T :H
(:)() Fire
E3 E4 ES
8
E6 E7 *
ES E9 ElO Ell E12 Et E2
(± ) Earth
q=. Efl ~ ;:X; ~ -T :H ]fl !JP ~
(~) Mety
8
E6 E7 *
ES E9 ElO Ell El2 El E2 E3 E4 ES

Efl ~ ;:X; ~ -T :H ]fl gp ~ 8 ~¥'

(7]<) Water
, _.
I
I
\
I *
E9

~
ElO Ell E12

-T :H ~
El

gp
E2

~
E3

8
E4

q=.
ES
+--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
$
---·
E6 'E7'

"§
ES

BZ
C*) Wood
El2 El E2 E3 E4 ES E6 E7 ES *E9 ElO Ell

LEGEND
ft:~ Birth m Sickness
~m Bath JE Death
7§;~ Attire ~ Grave
91§ Coming Of Age ~ Repose
B.I Prosperity Peak ij~ Conception
~ Ageing
• Nu rture

EXAMPLE:

Supposi ng a woman wants to know her chances to conceive a child and the
.
hexagra m cast is Hex 17 Sui (!11).

In hexagram Sui (!11), the offspring line is missing . Therefore, we need to

borrow fro m the mother hexagra m to locate the offspring line.

The con ce ption line E7 ( q::) is present in the moth er hexagram Zhen (Jlt),
and in ad dition the offspring line is also present in t he final hexagram Du i
(Jt). Hence, there is a high chance of conceiving a child .

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 Date of Divination : H9 ( 3: ) - Ell (BG)

-- -- --
Original Hex Mother Hex (Wood) Final Hex

E8 Wea It
ElO Powe r
-- Ell Wealth
E9 Power
E8 Parent
ElO Sibling

-- ---- --
1- - - - - - - - - - - -I 1- - - - - - - - - - - -,
I I
El2 Parent , ___________ ... E7
I
I
I Offspring , __________ _... E12
I
I
I Offspri

- -·
Hex 17
ES
E3
El
Weal th
Sibling
Parent

Hex Sl
ES
E3
El
Wealth
Sibling
Parent

Hex S8
E2
• E4
E6
Parent
Wealth
Power

Sui( ~) Zhen (lit) Dui ( }t)

Offspring line Offsprin g line Offspring line

is missing present in present in
E7 (Lf) E12 C* )

12. Combination and Clashes within a Hexagram

Among the 64 hexagrams, 10 are Six Clashing Hexagrams and 8 are the
Six Combination Hexagrams . The six clashing hexagram indicates conflicts
and inauspicious.

1st line clashes with 4th line

2nd line clashes with 5th line
3rd line clashes with 6th line
~---- - -------------------------------- -- --- - '

Six Clashing Hexagrams (7\/i:j:l!~)

--
-- Ell
E9 $
BG Ell
E9 $
BG
(

--
E7 q: E7 Lf

--
ES M ES M
E3 ~ E3 ~
El r El r
Hex 34 Hex 2S
Da Zhua n g Wu Wang
tkl!±) (~~)
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•
--
--
-- --
lldii.--1 E9 $
Ell BG ElO W
E1 2 ffi.
I.Ill - Ell BG
E9 $

--
IQ E7 "f E2 .R E7 "f

::: --
ES ~ E4 !JP ES ~

Hex 1-
Qian( ~ )
E3 $i
El -T
Hex 2
Kun (:!:$)
E6 B
ES *

Hex 51
Z h en (~)
E3 $i
El -T

-- --
*' -- ..
..
iM§ E6 B
ES *
El -T
El l BG
A E3 $i
El -T

--
-- -- -- --
ElO W
E12 ffi.
E2 .R
E4 !JP
E9 $
E7
ES ~

E3 $i
"f a.
Ell BG
M E9 $
E7
ES ~
"f

Hex 30 Hex 29 Hex 52

Li ( llJl) Kan (:lj\) Gen (~ )

-- -- -- E4
E6 B
ES *
ElO W
!JP ES *
ElO M
E12
E2 1i
ffi.

-- Hex 57
Xun ( ~)
E12
E2 .R
ffi.

Hex 58
D ui (}t)
E4
E6 B
!JP

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 13. Six Combination Hexagrams (/\it-ii-)

In general, the Six Combination Hexagrams indicates harmony and good

luck. However, wh en the question asked is about someone who went away
or is missing, the six combination hexagrams means they will not come back,
as they are locked or in captivity, and hence cannot move or return.

r---- - ---------- -- - -- -- -- -------------------

1

:
I
1st line combines with 4th line
I

2nd line c o mbines with 5th line

I

'• 3rd line c o mbines with 6th line

I
I
I
---- - - --- - ---- -------- - ----- ---------------

Six Combination Hexagrams

11111
11111 -- ElO W Ell ~
E9 $
Ell~
E9 $ -- ES *
ElO W
11111

Hex 11
-- - ES JlR
E3 jf
E7 Cf
E4 yp
E6 B
ES * BB4
E7 Cf
E4 yp
E6 B
ES*
-- E12 *
E7 Cf
ES JlR
E3 jf
Hex 16 Hex 12 Hex 47
Tai C* ) Yu (ft) Pi(~) Kun Cl~])

El f- E6 B
--- E3 jf
El f-
Diii ElO W
hil E12 *

- =
Ell~ ES *
Ell~ E2 B.
ElO W

-- -
E9 $
E12 * ES )lR
E2 B. E9 $
E2 B. 11111 E3 jf
E4 YP E7 q:
E4 yp Elf-
E6 B ES )lR
Hex 22 Hex 24
Hex 60 Hex 56
lie Cliff) Lu (~ ) e·I C'*)
Jn Fu(~)

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14. The Ascending (ji t$) and Descending Lines G~t$)

This refers to a moving line, when it transforms into another Earthly Branch.
If the resultin g Earthly Branch is in the Ascending seq uence of the 12
Earthly Branches, it means the line is strong and vibrant.

However, if th e resulting Earthly Branches is in a Descending order, it

means the line is weakening and not supportive.

Ascend)ng Lines

The example below shows how a moving line transforms into an ascending
line. If the resulti ng Earthly Branch is a progressive seque nce, it means the
line is very strong.

Eg. E3 (~) -7 E4 (gp)

E6 (B) -7 E7 (l:f)
E12 (~) -7 El (-=f )
E2 (_R) -7 ES (JlZ)
ES (JlZ) -7 ES C*=)
ES C*=) -7 Ell (Bt)

o An ascendin g line means a progress forward growth.

o It is good if it is an auspicious line .
o However, if it is an inauspicious line, it means that the threat is more
aggressive.

The following situation may also influence the strength of the transforming
lines.

a) In the month of Early Spring, E3 Wood

Moving line E3 ( ~ ) transforms into E4 (gp)
Wood : Co mi ng Of Age at E3 ( ~); Prosperity Peak at E4 (gp)
In this situatio n Wood turns stronger.

b) Moving line and transform line at the Death or Repose Stage

In the month of Early Autumn, E9 ( $) Metal
Moving line E3 (~) transforms into E4 (gp)
Wood dies in Autumn season. In this case, Wood is weak.

c) Moving .line and transform line enters the Void

Moving line: E3 (~) transforms into E4 (gp)
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 EXAMPLE:

Day Pillar : HS (DG) - E9 ( $ )

Void El (Jii) & E4 (YP)

On the day of divination, any line at El (Ji{) and E4 (YP) is deemed to be

weak. This is because E3 ( Jii ) and E4 (YP) are void on Day HS (DG) - E9 ( $).
E9 ( $) clashes with El (Ji{ ) . Wood will only be strengthened by the Winter
and Spring season. In addition, if the month of divination is during Autumn
season, Wood wi ll be even weaker.

Descending Lines

A moving line t ransforms into a Descending line.

Example: E4 (YP) -7 E3 ( Jii )

E7 (q-. ) -7 E6 (B)
ElO ('@) -7 E9 ($)
El Cf ) -7 E12 c~o
ES (~ ) -7 E2 (_R )
Ell (BG) -7 ES C* )

o A descending li ne refers t o the reduction of growth and strength.

o If a favourabl e line descends, its strength is reduced.

Clash between the Moving and Changing Lines

EXAMPLE:

Ell (BG)
E9 ($)

·---
--
E7 (Cf-)
E12
E2 (R)
00

E4 (YP)
(Water)-----• -
-
-
- ES (~) (Earth)

The 3rd moving line E12 (;~ ) Water transforms into ES (~) Earth. Earth
clashes with Water. Supposing that line 3, E12 (:.~:), is Water, which is a
favourable line. The clash with Earth will weaken line 3.
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 15. Fu Shen (1*:flt!) and Fei Shen (~flfl)

Within the 64 hexagrams, some hexagrams may have in complete family

relationships. The Fu Shen can be used to 'substitute' these missing family
relationships. Fu Shen is derived from the mother hexagram that always
contains all the family members. If a family member does not appear in the
original hexagram, then one can look up for the missing member that is
hiding in the mother hexagram.

EXAMPLE:

\ Original Hex Mother Hex

-
-
•
-
-
•
ElO W Power
E12 ffi. Parent
E2 1l Wealth FeiShen Fu Shen
~--------------- -----
--
--
Ell
E9
E7
ES ~
Cf
tit Wealth
l'j3 Power
Offspring
Wealth
W Power
ElO • -
Fei Shen Fu Shen
• • • E12 ffi. Parent• ~----------------- --- • • E3 Ji{ Siblings
• • E2 1l Wealth El -T Parents
Hex 46 Hex 51
Sheng (fl-) Zhen C•)

In the Original Hexagram Wealth line is present

Power line is present
Parent line is present
Sibling line is missing
Offspring line is missing

Therefore in cases where you need to analyse the missing family

relationships of the hexagram, you should always refer to the mother
hexagram of the original hexagram. In this case is Hex 51 Zhen C• ).

In the mother hexagram Zhen ( • ), the siblings and offspring lines are
present on line 2 and line 4 respectively.

This implies that the sibling line is hidden in line 2, E3 (]i:[), and the offspring
line is hidden in line 4, E7 (q:); in the mother hexagram Zhen C•).

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 16. The Wandering 0.tfj;i!~) and Returning (!$;l!~) Hexagrams

In every hexagram family, there are two hexagrams that are significant.
They are the Wa ndering Hexagram ( if/j- m ir ) and the Returning
Hexagram (.filimir) . The wandering hexagram suggests that the mind is not
one with the body. The returni ng hexagram suggests that there is a way for
us to return to our desired outcome.

Example: Zhen ( ~) Hexagram Family

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
r-------- -- -----------
Wandering Returning

s•• DD DDo
DD DD o DD DD DDo••
DD DD I I I I s- s-
o .______.lo -

DD DD
I
DD DD
s-
I I

I
Is• • DD
I
I I
I I
lo
s-
I I
.______.I s• • DD DD oim• DD.o •
I
I
I

I DD
I
I

I
s••
~-------- -- -----------~
Zhen Yu Jie Heng Sheng Jing Da Guo Sui
(Jlf) (~) CM) ON) (71-) (:#-) (::k~) (~)

Wandering Hexagra m (iflfm#)

The Subject line is on the 4th line of Da Guo C::k~) . Though t he Subject
position is the same as Hex Sheng (71-), they carry different mea nings.

If the question is about seeking a missing person or recovering lost valuables,

a cast wandering hexagram suggests that it is unlikely to find the person or
the lost item . If a wandering hexagram appears when asking about sickness,
it also suggests that a sick person is unlikely to get better.

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Returning Hexagram (~~!~)
The Subject line is on the 3rd line of Hex Sui (!Bi), w hi ch is the same with
Hex Heng 0!). However, their meanings are different.

When asking about the condition of sickness, the appearance of this

hexagram suggests the possibility of recovery for a sick person. In the cases
of a missing person or lost of valuables, it is possible for the missing person
to return home and the lost items can be found.

ORIGINAL WANDERING RETURNING

------· --
-- -- ----· --
Hex 1
Qian (lj!Z)
--
--
Hex 35
(~)
Hex 14
Da You C-}c :ff)

Mother Hexagram: Hex 1 Qian (lj!Z)

Wandering Hexagram: Hex 35 Jin (~)

Returning Hexagram: Hex 14 Da You (jc :ff)

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 EXAMPLE:

In the case of a sick or missing person

Normally when the wandering and returning hexagram appears during the
prediction of sickness and missing person, the following possibility may arise:

Wandering Hexagram: Person is unlikely to recover from sickness.

The missing person will not be found.

Returning Hexagram: It is possible for recovery

The missing person will return home.

-- Question asked :

-- -- "Can my sickly father recover from her illness?

Hexagram cast: Hex 35 Jin(~)

--
Hex 35
Jin(~)
As Jin ( ~ ) is a wandering hexagram, it is unlikely the
old man wi ll recover from his illness within the near
f uture.

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 Chapter 15

USING NA JIA METHOD TO DERIVE ANNUAL HEXAGRAMS

Early Heaven Trigram Paring With Heavenl y Stems

T H4 Ej3 Hl,£ H9 ¥ HS
~

Dui ( ~) Qian (~) Xun (W€ )

\ i3 H6 ~ HS

111111
MMQAM
Li (/ff) Kan (~)

~ H7 Z, H2, ~ H lO ~ HS

Zhen CR) Kun (t$) Gen (,&)

Later Heaven Trigram Paring W ith Earthly Branches

E6 B

.. E7 Lf

-
ES *

--
ES JlR Xun (W€) Li (JfMt) K un ,(:!:$) E9 $

E4 gp
--
111111111111

Zhen C'.R) Dui (}t) ElO @

!.X.

--
E3 ~ El -=t- Ell

lliilllll -
11111 . . 1111111111111

E2 .E. Gen (,&) Kan (:f:jz) Q ian (~) E12 * 157

 Method to Deduce Annual Hexagrams - Na lia

YEAR 2010 YEAR 2011

Thunder(§§) Wind(~)

lfil Iii Ml
11111 Fit* 'M
lllll ilM
~ H7 :¥ HS

Mountain (rl!) Thunder (§§')

11111 . .
Ill . .
lllll Wfttf
jl E3 gp E4

Hex 62 Hex 42
Xiao Guo (1J\~) Yi(~)

YEAR of TIGER 2010

H7 (~) - E3 (jf)

Refer to the chart on Ea rly Heaven Trigram Paring with Heavenly Stems for
H7 (m ), and you will get Zhen (Jlf ) (Thunder).

Next refer to the chart on Later Heaven Trigram Paring with Earthly Branches
for E3 (Ji:r ), and you will obtain Gen ( ~) (Mountain).

YEAR of RABBIT 2011

HS C*) - E4 (!JP)

Refer to the chart on Early Heaven Trigram Paring with Heavenly Stems for
HS($ ), and you will get Xun (~) (Wind).

Next, refer to the cha rt on Later Heaven Trigram Paring with Earthly
Branches for E4 (9P) to obtain Zhen (Jlf) (Thu nd er).

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 Chapter 16

CASE STUDIES

The technique to I Ching divination is flexible. It is vital to carefully consider the

question and how the outcome can evolve. To recall what we have covered in the
earlier chapters, I Ching divination has two fundamental approaches, namely the
Plum Blossom method, a relatively simple and effective way of prediction based on
analysing the t op and bottom trigrams of any hexagram. In essence, the Subject
trigram relates to the questioner, and the Object trigram re presents the event of
question con cerned. This method requires a lot of imagination and the
interpretation is so flexible that one can derive many answers to the same question .

The Wen Wan g or Liu Yao methodology is an advanced method of analysis that can
lead to a more precise answer. After the hexagram is set up, one has to go through
a process of la belling the six lines before proceeding with the interpretation.
Labelling mea ns assigning elements and various aspects of life to each line. We can
classify each line into five categories, namely, Wealth, Resource, Output, Siblings
and Power. Th is technique of interpreting a hexagram is very abstract. One has to
use logic and analytical skills to read the symbol of the six li nes.

The following ca se studies will provide readers with some guidelines to interpreting
hexagrams. There are several ways to cast a hexagram. The most traditional way
would be the three coins casting method . Another simple m ethod would be to use
the I Ching divin ation cards. Ask a question, then draw out a card and interpret the
hexagram on it. This method is speedy and relatively effective. The question asked
must be clear and precise. You may also open the Book of Changes randomly and
turn to any page. The hexagram on the page will be the answer to your question.
To start off with, you should read the I Ching text, and und erstand the implications
of the 64 hexagrams.

For many, the I Ching has been a lifelong study, however I will eshare with you the
formula, and examples of case studies using t he various methods of casting a
hexagram. With practice, you will be able to interpret the out come of a situation.

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 The following are some basic guidelines to observe during divination

a. Asking about your Mother's Health

When consulting on the health cond ition of your mother, one can take the Subject
line as the mother and t he Power ('§' 3@. ) line as the illness, which determines the
level of sickness of a person.

For divining the conditio n of an illness.

- Power line ( '§' 3@. ): Rep resents sickness
- Subject line is clipped between two Power lines, which means that the person is
likely to be suffering from a termi nal illness.

- - Power
Subject
- - Power
- Subject line lies on Power: Difficu lt to cure.
- Subject line lies on Chi ldren : The patient can be cured.
- Subject line lies on Power transform ing into Power: Illness will relapse.

Output /Children (-T* ) : Represents either medicine or the doctor

Wealth / Spouse ( ~ !M ) : Represents food and the appetite of the patient
Parent/Resource CX:.-f±J: ) : Represents the life span of the patient

Metal : Lungs and intestine

Wood : Liver, blood circulation
Water : Kidney, urinary & reproduct ive system
Earth : Stomach and spleen
Fire : Heart and Eye

Dragon (Wfi) lies on Power : Excessive drinking and womanising

Bird < * ~) lies on Power Speech related problems
Worm (lz;J!l*) lies on Power Stomach and spleen disease
Snake (~iJ!t) lies on Power Paranoid and anxiety
Tiger ( Bfi!E) lies on Power Nerve, bone ailment, blood related injuries, surgery,
womb related problems, postnatal depression.
Turtle (1ri\;) lies on Power Indulgence in sex, impotence for men .

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b. Asking about Examination Results

Power('§'*) line : Represents the Examin er

Parent/Resource (Y:.-ffJ:) line Represents the questions in Examination
Siblings (5l5!'5) line : Represents th e Competitor

If the Siblings line falls on the Subject line:

One is likely to have done badly in the exams.
If the Power and Parent/Resource lines are strong:
One has excell ed in the exams .
- If the hexagram happens to be a Six Combination Hexagram (/\irit)
You will be able to answer all questions.
However, if the hexagram cast is a Six Clashing Hexagram (/\ftPit)
You will encou nter problems handling the questions.

c. Asking about Pregnancy and Birth

Conception Line (BiUt) : Offspring line not available in origin al and mother hex
Offspring (rt!) : Children
Spouse/Wealth (~ITT;J) : Pregnant Mother

If the question asked is about pregnancy, we must refer to th e Offspring line. If this
line is absent in the hexagram, we will need to locate the Conception line instead.
Preferably, the Offspring line will have proper support from th e season. If it clashes
with Heaven Void or Tiger, the pregnant mother may encounter the loss of child. If
there are two Conception or Offspring lines present in the hexagram, together with
proper support and no clashes, it is likely that the mother will bear twins.

i. Gender of the Baby

Refer to the Chi ldren Line
*Yang = Boy
*Yin = Girl
ii. Changing Line
* Yang to Yi n = Girl
* Yin to Yan g = Boy

iii. Twins
* Earthly Bran ch transforms into the same kind
* Example : E6 (B) transforms into E6 (B)
* Two Offspri ng or Conception lines appearing in the hexag ram

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 c. Guideline for the Divination of a House's Feng Shui

We can evaluate the Feng Shui of a house by using a combination of Plum Blossom
and Wen Wang method.

Upper Trigram

--
Xun Occupant
(~)

Li(~) • • House
Fire

Lower Trigram

CHECKLIST TO DETERMINE T:HE FENG SHUI OF A HOUSE

- Lower trigram represents the house and upper trigram the occupants.

- The lower trigram clashes with the upper trigram.

The house clashes with its occupants, will bring sickness and conflicts to the
occupants.
- The upper trigram clashes with the lower trigram.
Occupants clash with the house. Imply going through a renovation .
- The lower trigram gives birth to upper trigram.
Auspicious. This house will bring wealth luck and harmony to the occupants.
- The lower and upper trigram are of the same element.
Auspicious. This means that they provide each other with parallel support.
Occupants will live harmoniously in this house.
- The upper trigram supports the lower trigram.
The house will bring loss to its occupants.
- The lower trigram is vibrant.
The house is large/ big.
- The upper trigram is vibrant.
There will be many occupants living in this house.
- The upper and lower trigrams are strong and vibrant.
The house will bring prosperity to its occupants.
- The upper and lower trigrams are weak and not supportive.
The house is small and occupants will not prosper.

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Analysing the Environment

The hexagram below consists of two trigrams:

The upper trigram - the external environment.
The lower trigram - the house.

The upper t rig ram represents:

External environment, roads, buildings, mountains and traffic flow.

The lower trigram represents:

Foundation of the house, living room, bedroom , kitchen, and Feng Shui aspect.

A Detailed Analysis of the Trigrams

6th line
5th line
4th line
--
Objects outside the house
Roads leading to the house
Main entrance
} Upper Trigram
Outer Trigram

3rd line Living room, inner entrance }

2nd line - - Bedroom, Kitchen Lower Trigram
Inner Trigram
1st line Foundation

We can further derive more Feng Shui details about the house. Steps on how to
assign each line with its respective Earthly Branch and the labelling of the Six
Animals have already been discussed in the earlier chapters.

Snake
E4 Wood (Sibling)

--
Worm E6 Fire (Offspring)
Bird ES Earth (Wealth)

--
Dragon E12 Water (Resource)
Turtle E2 Earth (Wealth)

Tiger E4 Wood (Sibling)

Preferably, all the six relationships - the Sibling, Offspri ng, Wealth, Resource and
Power lines should all appear within the hexagram. In th e above hexagram, the
Power line is missing, which is inauspicious. The Power lin e represents the husband.
Its absence may imply the husband is working overseas or frequently not at home.

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 We can also incorporate the labelling of celestial creatures in a hexagram:

Front: Red Phoenix

Back: Black Tortoise
Left: Green Dragon
Right: White Tiger
Centre: Snake, Worm

With reference to the hexagram below, you can see that Worm is attached to the
5th line which falls in t he outer trigram, referring to the external environment. By
using image to read t he hexagram , Worm is a curly creature. Hence we can
conclude that the road leading to the house is curved and winding.

}
6th line Snake Upper Trigram
Objects outside the house
Outer Trigram

-
5th line Worm Roads leading to the house
External
4th line Bird - Mai n entrance Environment

--
3rd line Dragon Living room, inner entrance

}
Lower Trigram
2nd line Turtle Bedroom, Kitchen Inner Trigram
Foundation Feng Shui
1st line Tiger
inside the house

The accuracy of interpretation requires regular practice. My advice to all readers:

Practice makes Perfect.

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CASE STUDY 1

Predicting Examination Results

John had just completed his 'O' Level exams a week ago. He was anxious to know
his results, so he came for a consultation. The following hexagram was cast.

Date of Consultation: 1st September 1985

Year : H2 ( Z.) - E2 (ll)

Month : Hl (ft') - E9 ($)
Day : H10 (~) - E4 (9P)
Void : ES (JlZ) ; E6 ( B)

--
Original Hex Final Hex

o-
-
- -· Ell
E9
E7
Wealth
Power ---- - -----+
Output
ES
E10
E12
Wealth
Power
Resource

-- --
s E10 Power E10 Power
E12 Resource E12 Resource
E2 Wealth E2 Wealth

Hex 32 Hex 28
Heng ('tlii) Da Guo ( :;f(~ )

Analysis: Using the Wen Wang divination method

Although the Day E4 (9P) clashes with the Subject Line E10 (W), as Metal is in
season, so the clash is not effective. Month branch E9 ( $) supports the Subject line
E10 (W). Power on the 5th line E9 ( $ ) also supports E10 (W). Both Metals E9 ($)
and E10 ('@ ) support the Resource line Water E12 C* )· Resource line E12 C* )
represents the examination results.

Outcome: GOOD RESULTS!

Note: Resource Line = Examination Results.

Received support from two Power lines.

E9 ( $ ) + E10 ('@) -----• E12 (:~ )

Metal Metal Water
(Power) (Power) (Resource)

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 CASE STUDY 2

Sickness

A lady came for a consult ation for her health condition. She cast a hexagram using
the three coins method and derived Hex 28 Da Guo Cki&I) with the moving line on
the 5th line.

Original Hex

-- - --
Final Hex

w ES Earth w - Ell Earth

p Metal ___________ .,.. P E9
• ElO Metal
R e E1 2 Water (Void) 0 E7 Fire
p ElO Metal p ElO Metal
R
w
- o-
Hex 28
E1 2
E2
Water (Void)
Earth
R
w_
-
Hex 32
E12
E2
Water
Earth

Da Guo (:ki&!) Heng ('tlii)

SYMBOLS LEGEND
w Wealth
p Power
R Resource
0 Output, Offspring
s Siblings

Date of Divination : 25t h November 1996.

Year : H3 (pg) - El (-=f)

Month: H6(c) - E12 (J{)
Day H3 (pg) E3 CJ&)
Void Ell(f,)(;) ; E12 (J{)

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Analysis: Using the Wen Wang divination method

The Subject line E12 (~) lies on the 4th line of the hexagram . This line represents
the lady seeking the divination.

For sickness, we have to look at the Power line. There are two Power lines ElO (~)
in this hexagram . When checking the status of sickness, it is inauspicious to have
two Power lines (il lness) clipping the Subject line . It implies that the Subject is
sickly and possib ly suffering from terminal illness.

ElO (~), Metal, is related to the lungs. From the original hexagram, ElO (~) is on
the 5th line, and th e moving line is descending into E9 ($), wh ich indicates that her
lungs condition was deteriorating.

On Day H3 (P1) - E3 (Jill), Heaven Void appears in Ell (B'.; ) and E12 ( ~ ).
Incidentally, the Subject line E12 (~) falls on the Void, imply ing she is presently
very weak. The overall situation reflects that the lady's hea lth was in a critical
condition.

For the prescription of medicine, we have to look at the Output (Offspring) line. In
the original Hex 28 Da Guo (::Ri@), the Offspring line is missing! However, the
Offspring line E7 (q:) appears on the 4th line of the moving lin e on Hex 32 Heng
('IN). Unfortunately, it is crossed out by Water in the Subject line E12 ( ~ ). Since
Water is in conflict with Fire, this suggests that the medication prescribed by the
doctor was not effective in treating her. Based on the analysi s, I could conclude
that the Subject's present health condition was deteriorating.

She had been cough ing badly for the past six months and had consulted her family
doctor but her condition did not improve. I recommended that she consult a
specialist immed iately and have a comprehensive physical examination to check her
lungs condition.

Two weeks later, she phoned me to confirm that she had been diagnosed with lung
cancer. It was a tragic outcome. '

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 CASE STUDY 3

Lost Wedding Ring

One winter night, we were having dinner in Bernard's range in Australia. While
enjoying our sumptuou s steamboat dinner, Bernard's wife realised Bernard's
wedding ring was missing from his finger. Bernard was sure that the ring is still
with him when he came t o pick me at the hotel.

We were anxious and sta rting looking around, but in vain. I decided to consult the
I Ching and asked Bernard to give me two numbers to plot a hexagram for
divination. Instantly he said 9 and 5. Coincidentally, this happened to be his
address. Based on these two numbers that Bernard provided, I obtained Hex 44
Gou (Pfo} which is made up of Metal over Wood.

Question:
Where is the wedding rin g?

9 Qian (9 mod 8 = .!)

=
5 = Xun
Moving line: 2nd ( 9 + 5 mod 6)

Original Hex Nuclear Hex Final Hex

Metal Metal Metal

·-----
-- Hex44
Wood

Hex 1
Metal

--
- -

Hex 33
Earth

Gou (Pfo) Qian (~) Dun (;JM)

.
Subject Trigram : Bernard
Object Trigram : The Wedding Ring

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Analysis: Using the Plum Blossom method

The original hexagram Gou ( 'Pfo) shows the image of Metal and Wood. Metal
conquering Wood implies that the missing ring can be recovered . As we were at a
range, my instincts pointed me to an image of an axe. I recalled seeing Bernard
chop some firewood before dinner. We rushed to the location where Bernard had
chopped the firewood. However, there was no sign of the ring. It was getting dark
and we gave up on the search for the day.

On a further analysis, I was very confident that the missing ri ng could be found.

Reason:
The nuclear hexagram supports the Subject, with Metal over Metal. The final
hexagram also shows Kun (±$), Earth, supporting the Subj ect trigram Qian ( ~),
Metal. I used my intuition and obtained the sum of Bernard's trigrams, (9 + 5 =
14 days), and reassured Bernard that he would be able to f ind the ring within two
weeks at the same location.

True enough, Bernard called from Australia one morning to inform me that he had
found the ring stuck inside the glove that he used when chopping the firewood. I
looked at the calendar, and it was exactly two weeks after the incident. Isn't that
amazing!

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 CASE STUDY 4

3. When will she get pregnant?

Mrs. Tan has been married for two years and wanted to know the best ti me for her
to conceive a child.

Date of Consultation: 2 6th September 1993

Year HlO ( ~ ) - ElO (W )

Month: HS( ¥ ) - ElO (W)
Day H7 ( ~) - Ell (BG)
Void E3 ( ~) ; E4 ( YP)

--
Original Hex Final Hex

--
El Si bling
--
--
El Sib ling

--
0 Ell Power Ell Power

s- ---·
Hex 3
E9
ES
E3
El
Resource
Power
Offspring ( Void ) --- --+
Sibling
Hex 60
E9
E2
E4
E6
Resource
Power
Offspring (Void)
Wealth

Tun (4-!,) lie (ifl)

Analysis: Using the W e n Wang d ivination method

- Subject line 2 is sitting on Offspri ng E3 (ffi:) is supposed to be auspiciou s.

- Moving Line, Offspring E3 ( ~ ) ascending to E4 ( YP) is also a positive sign.

- Unfortunately, E3 (~ ) ; E4 (yp) falls on t he void: Inauspicious

- In addition, Month ElO ([!f) cla shes with t he Offspring line E4 ( YP), further
weakening the offspring line in Hex 60 lie (ifJ).

CONCLUSION: Unlikely to conceive until after the Month of E4 ( YP)

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CASE STUDY 5

Marriage Relationship

Mr. Lim travels frequently on business trips and he is concerned if this would affect
the relationship with his wife. He cast three coins and erected hexagram 32 Heng
(tfil). There are two moving lines: line 1 and line 2 .

w
p
0
-o
-
Original Hex

-- Ell
E9
E7
Earth
Metal
Fire
p
R -
w
- --
Final Hex

Ell
E9
E7
Earth
Metal
Fire
p
R
w
- -
Hex 32
ElO
• E12
•E2
Metal
Water
Earth
s
p
0 -- Hex 55
E12
E2
E4
Water
Earth
Wood

Heng ('t/ii) Feng (II)

Subject line - Self (Mr. Lim, the person seeking divination)

Object line - Opposite party (his spouse)

Analysis: Using the Wen Wang Method

The Subject line is sitting on line 3, which is a Power line, a Yang line in the proper
position. Meanwhi le, his spouse, the Object, is sitting on line 6, a proper Yin
position. Both the Subject and the Object lines are in their pro per position which is
auspicious. In the next step, we will take a look at the elements on the lines that
the couple are sitting on.

Husband : Line 3 Metal - ElO ( W)

Wife : Line 6 Earth - Ell (BG)

As Earth produces Metal, it is implied that his wife is caring and willing to support
the husband, w hich is auspicious. Looking at Resource line, element Water E12 C"*),
which lies on movi ng line 2, will attack line 4, the Offspring, Fire E7 ( "f ). This
shows that thei r children may have difficulties in th eir studi es. Fortunately, line 1
E2 ( B ), Earth, is another moving line that can prevent Water El -=t- from injuring
line 4, E7 ( "f) Fire. This implies that his wife is very concerned about their
children's academic results. From the analysis we can conclud e that he has a caring
wife and their rel ationship was harmonious. Mr. Lim was sat isfied and confirmed
what I had pred icted was true.

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 CASE STUDY 6

Finding out the Sex of an Unborn Baby

Mrs Chua was three mont hs pregnant, and since it was her first child, she was
anxious about the sex of her baby. Traditionally, boys are more favourable than
gi rl s for most Chinese fam ilies. She came to me to divine on her baby's sex.

Date of Consultation: 20th November 2000

Year: H7 (J.j: ) - ES (J1R) HR DAY MTH YR

Month: H4 ( T ) - E12 (:~: )
H7 CJ.j:) H9 C3:) H4 CT) H7 (J.j:)
Day: H9 ( 3: ) - E'7 (Lf )
Hour: H7 (J.j: ) - E11 (Bl ) E11 (JX) E7 CCf) E12 C~O ES C}lR)
Moving line: 3rd line 11 2S 10 s
Original Hex Nuclear Hex Final Hex

Kun Zhen Kun

Ea rth Wood Earth

Li Zhen
Fire Wood

Hex 36 Hex 40 Hex 24

Ming Yi ( ~:,& ) lie CM) Fu( ~ )

Subject Trigram: Kun (1*) = Mother

Object Trigram : Li C~lf.) = Child

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Analysis: Using Plum Blossom method

The original hexagram Ming Yi (a)j ~) shows Kun (:f:$), Earth, over Li ( ~ ), Fire. The
Cycle of Birth suggests that Fire feeding the Earth implies the conceived baby is
presently healthy and developing well. Embraced in Ming Yi (a)j ~ ) is trigram Kan
(:lj;: ), which impli es that the conceived baby is a boy. The 3rd moving line in Ming
Yi (~ ~ ) tra nsforms into the final hex 24 Fu ( ~ ) with Zhen (Jlf ) sitting below Kun
(:f:$). The Object trigram Li (~), transforms into Zhen (Jlf), symbolising the eldest
son. From th e above, I predicted the child will be a boy.

One month lat er, Mr Chua called to inform me that they had a baby boy!

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 CASE STUDY 7

FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Results

Disclaimer: I did not watch any of the 2010 World Cup soccer matches, and I only
received news and updates about the games from the media.

During a I Ching lesson, a student brought a hexagram he had cast and asked me
why the outcome of the semi final match between Germany and Argen ti na did not
turn out as predicted. A situation like this could have occurred due to inaccurate
information given, or an unclear state of mind during the consultation. I decided to
consult the I Ching myself before the next game between Germany and Spain to
predict the outcome of th e match. The method I used to erect the hexagram was
the drawing of a card .•

Question:
"Will Germany defeat Spai n in this coming Thursday's soccer match?"
The match was held on T hursday, 8th July 2010, 2.30 am (Singapore time)

Date of Forecast: 6th July 2010

r- ----- ---- ------------------------ -- ------------1
Subject: Germany represented by 5th line
Month Pillar : H9 (3: ) - E7 (lf )
Day Pillar H4 (T) - E6 ( B ) Object: Spain represented by 2nd line
Time H6 ( C. ) - E10 (@" )
Moving Line: 1st line
Void El (r ) ; E2 (R)
Moving Line 1st line

Original Hex Mother Hex Final Hex

-s- -- --
w R E2 Earth
E3 Wood
0
R
w ---o--- El Water (Void)
Ell Earth
E4 Wood
0
R
R
- --
El

ES
Water
E11 Earth
Earth
p
R
- -·
Hex 23
Bo (5,RLl)
E6
ES
Fire
Earth
Hex 1
Qian (lj!t)
w-
0
Hex 27
Yi( ~)
E3
El
Wood
Water

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Analysis: Using the Wen Wang divination method

The Subject, Germany, lies on the 5th line and was supposed to be in a superior
position, but it was a Yin line on a Yang position. Germany was sitting on Water E1
( r ), which is weak on both a Fire month E7 (Lf ) and day E6 ( B ) . This benefited
Spain, which was sitting on the 2nd line, E6 ( B ). E1 (r ), a Void day, was also
weak, and could not fight the strong Fire E6 ( B ), indicating that Spain's defence
was strong . Therefore Germany was not in the best situation.

Since Spain was sitting on the 2nd line, Fire E6 ( B ) is su pported by the strong Fire
month E7 (Lf ) and day E6 ( B ). Although the moving line was on the 1st line, Earth
ES C* ) dra ins Fire, and also attacks the weak Water (Germany), implying that
Spain would be going all out to fight Germany . In addition E6 ( B ), E7 (Lf ), and ES
C* ) also forms a Fire frame which benefits Spain.
You may have noticed that the moving line Earth, ES <*),
transformed into Water
E1 (r ), trying to support Germany but since it was a Void day, this did not help
much. So it seemed that Spain will defeat Germ any .

True enough, Spain eventually beat Germany by the score of 1 - 0, and proceeded
to face Holland in their first ever World Cup final match.

I did not tell my student the outcome of my forecast, lest they will start betting on
my predictions. But at least I know that I Chin g divination is reliable.

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 CASE STUDY 8

Business Partnership

Derrick wanted to start a joint venture business with his friend Allan and decided to
consult the I Ching before they proceed. On their arrival, I noticed Derrick walking
towards me from the Sout hwest direction and Allan walked towards me from the
Northwest direction.
Based on the approaching directions of the two partners, I constructed the following
hexagram. I noticed that it was 12.30pm at the time of consultation, so I took E7
( q:. ) to determine the moving line which is at line 1.

--- -- -- -- --- ---

Original Hex Nuclear Hex Final Hex

- Subject Wood Earth

Earth

--
·----- - -
- - - - - Object Metal Wood
Heaven

Hex 11 Hex 54 Hex 46

Tai C*) Gui Mei (!ffl~) Sheng (ft- )

Subject Trigram: Kun (.tiji) : Derrick

Object Trigram: Qian (~) : Allan

Analysis: Using the Plum Blossom method

Southwest direction represents Earth, trigram Kun ( :!:$) and Northwest represents
Heaven, trigram Qian ( ~) . Together, t hey form Hex 11 Tai C *) . Based on the time
of their arrival E7 (lf ), the moving line is on the 1st line.

Using the Plum Blossom method, Heaven will be the Object trigram an d Earth will
be the Subject trigram . We can see in the original hexagram that Su bject Earth
supports Object Metal. It appears that Derrick is willing to accept Alla n's terms of
partnership, since Earth su pports Meta l.

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Outcome of Earth supporting Metal
This situation of Earth supporting the Metal is su pposed t o be auspicious, but the
final hexagram of Earth over Wood shows a conflict. According to the Cycle of
Destruction, Wood attacks Earth. I concluded that their partnership would not last
long. Therefore, it was up to both partners to decide on w hether they wanted to
proceed with th e joint venture. The nuclear hexagram also shows that Metal is in
conflict with Wood.

As the question asked is about the outcome of a proposed joint venture between
two persons, I sincerely told them that they must trust and tolerate each other if
they want to proceed with their business partnership.

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 CASE STUDY 9

Locating a Lost Document

The monthly sales report document went missing. Cindy, the sales manager,
panicked. She immediately consulted the I Ching.

Date of Consultation: 20th June 2011

Year HS('¥-) - E4 (YP )
Month Hl (ft3) - E7 (Lf )
Day H3 (p;J) - E7 (Lf )
Void E3 (J&') ; E4 ( YP )

Original Hex Final Hex

R
s
-s- •ES Earth
El O Metal
Qian{
(~)
Ell
E9
Earth
Metal
0
R
w
p
-o- E1 2
E2
E4
E6
Water
Earth
Wood
Fire
-- E7
E2
E4
E6
Fire
Earth
Wood
Fire
Hex 58 Hex 10
Dui (}t) Lu (RI)

Analysis: Using the Wen Wang Divination method

1. Is the document still a round?

Document = Represented by the Resource line
Line 6 = Document, ES (?IC), Earth
Line 6, moving line transforms into El 1 (BG.) Earth
Line 6, ES (:;i!C) ascends to Ell (BG.) . The fact that both are Earth elements that
support each other implies that the documents are still around.

2. When can Cindy locate the lost documents?

There is a possibility of locating the documents within the same day, since both
the month and day branch E7 (Lf ) combine with Line 6, ES U!C).

3. Who has the document s?

It would be either her superior or the boss. E7 ( "f ), Fire, represents power and
status, implying someone of a higher authority is holding on to the document. In
addition, Line 6, ES C* ), transforms into Ell (BG.), upper trigram Qian (~),
which refers to the head of the organization. With the above conclusions, Cindy
approached the boss and found the monthly sales report document with him.

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CASE STUDY 10

Investment
Catherine was planning to invest in a mutua l fund reco m mended by her financial
advisor. She wanted to know if she would be in good luck before deciding to invest.
The sum involved was S$200, 000. She came t o consult me. Based on the date and
time of her arrival at my office, I erected the following hexagram.

Date of Divination: 8th May 2001

Year : HS( *) - E6 ( B) HR DAY MTH YR

Month : H10 (9*) - E6 ( B) Hl (Efl ) HS( * ) H10 (9* ) HS( * )
Day HS (*) - ES (*) E7 (Cf ) ES{ * ) E6 ( B ) E6 ( B )
Hour Hl ( Efl) - E7 (Cf) 7 16 4 6
Moving line: 3rd line

--
Original Hex

s--- 2
Nuclear Hex

--
Final Hex

Metal

--
Metal Metal

o---··
---Hex 43
1
Metal

Hex 1
Metal

Hex 58
Metal

Guai ( ~ ) Qian (~) Dui ('.R; )

Analysis: Using the Plum Blossom method

The Subject trigram sits on Qian ( ~ ). Bot h are Metal e ement and therefore
support the Subject trigram, which signifies Catherine. This implied that her
financial ad visor would bring her luck.

The nuclea r hexagram also shows Qian (~ ) over Qian (~ ), which is Metal sitting
on Metal. This means that her investment will show positive growth. The outcome is
revealed in the final hexagram Dui ( '.R; ) an d again, it is Metal over Metal. Th is
overall assessment implied that on maturity of her invest ment period, she will reap
profit. I to ld her to proceed with the deal. Three months later, she treated me t o
dinner and t hanked me for helping her make t he right ch oice.

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 CASE STUDY 11

Wealth Luck

Simon came to consult about his wealth luck for the Year 2000. The following
information was collected and a Hex 29 Kan (:l:J\) was erected.

Date of Divination: 8th February 2000

Year H7 C ~:) - ES CJOC)

Month HS CJ:lG - E3 (~)
Day H3 ( ~) - E9 C$)
Hour H4 CT) - El O C@)
Void <ES CJOC) E6 (B)

Original Hex Final Hex

Dragon s -s-. El Water .........................,. R E4 Wood

Turtle
Tiger
Snake w
p
R
--
-o-
Ell
E9
E7
Earth
Metal
Fi re
s
0
s
--- ---
E6
ES
E7
Fire
Earth
Fire
Worm
Bird
p
0
--
Hex 29
Kan (:l:J\)
ES
E3
Earth
Wood
0
R
Hex 59
Huan (~)
ES
E3
Earth
Wood

Analysis: Using the Wen Wang divination method

For the divination of weal th , look at the wealth line. The wealth line E7 (Lf) lies on
Line 3. In the month of E3 (~),Wood supports the wealth line Fire, E7 (lf ). This is
a good sign. The moving line Water, El Cf), clashes on the wealth line Fire, E7
(Lf ). This implies that the Subject can go for wealth. Wealth line Fire, E7 (lf ) will
prosper during Spring and Summer months. With the above, we can predict that
Simon will have better wealth luck in the 2nd quarter of the Year 2000. The Sibling
line is sitting on Subject line El (-=f ), and this could imply "robbery".

Therefore, I advised Sim on to be ca reful with his wealth, in particular during the
month of Metal and season of Water which are in the 3rd and 4th quarters of the
year when Fire turns wea k . Overall his wealth luck is better during the first half of
the year when Wood and Fire are strong.

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 Chapter 17

HUANG JI .JING SHI OR THE IMPERIAL TIME CLASSICS

You may wonder how to deduce the ruling/govern ing hexagram for the year and
cast a divination. This short section will expla in how to deduce the Yearly
Ruling Hexagram and how time dimension is measured and segregated. Shao
Yong developed a system for collating and count ing the ti me dimension during
the Song dynast y. He wrote about this system in a book know n as the Huang Ji
Jing Shi ( ~ ;Jli.:U~iit ) or The Imperial Time Classics.

He divided and segregated time into Yuan (Ji; ), Hui (if ), Yun (JI) and Shi (it!:).
This chronolog ical time system was based on the I Ch ing's Prenatal 64
+
Hexagrams Round Diagram (;\ [9 ii' 00! ii:I). He had devised this method to
show the close connection between the relationsh ip of hexagrams and lines with
time and space. It is interesting to see how Shao applied the theory of the
hexagrams to t ime, as we are more used to th e Western system of time with
terms such as BC, AD, millennium, century, decade, etc. Chi nese astrologers still
use the hexagram to reveal the influence of time on mankind and planet Earth .

Not just for the basic I Ching divination of yearly forecast, t he Huang Ji Jing Shi
is used by exponents of Tie Ban Shen Shu (f!H.&;f$J)('.) and Shao Zi Shen Shu
(N~ .Y ;f$J)('.) . Both are advanced forms of destiny analysis that make use of classic
for their analysis and for forecasting. Shao Yon g believed that time dimension
and events that linked the past, future and present were closely related. We will
take a brief look at some of the interesting theories of this classic form of study.

Shao Yong made several adjustments to the Prenatal 64 Hexagrams Round

Diagram that he had formulated. He removed the four hexagrams Qian (~),Kun
( :1:$ ), Kan ( :l;X) and Li ( M ), and left the rest of the 60 hexagrams to be
incorporated into 129, 600 years, in subdivisions of a Yua n. This makes each
hexagram cover 2160 years (129600/60 = 2160yrs). Each Yuan consists of 12
Hui, so that means the resultant five hexagrams will govern each Hui (60/ 12 = 5
hexagrams).

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 The 24 Sub-Seasons C =+ [Qif~)

There are 24 seasonal poi nts in a year. 12 of th ese mark the begin ning of the 12
solar months and are called lie (ifrJ). The other 12 are found in the mid months
and they are called Qi (~) . The ancient Chin ese divided the year into 24 sub-
seasons (also known as solar terms) to express the process of seasons over a
year. In each lie Qi (iff ~). there is a precise amount of solar energ y limited to a
certain extent. This marks a specific pattern of climate during a pe ri od of time.
Chinese scholars attached the 12 Earthly Branches to the 24 sub-seasons to
express the waxing and waning of solar energy on Earth.

SEASON HEXAGRAM LUNAR EARTHLY APPROXIMATE

MONTH BRANCH SUB-SEASON START DATE
11 1 ~ E3 Spring Begins JI fi. Feb 4, S I

SPRING
Germination ITT 7J< Feb 18, 19 I
34 2 gp E4 Hibernation Jim Mar S, 6
~ Spring Equinox fi. 7t Mar 20, 21
43 3 AA. ES Ching Ming m~ Apr 4, s
Spring Showers ~ITT Apr 20, 21 I
I
1 4 B E6 Summer Begins JI "M_ May S, 6 I
Grain Buds l j\ Yi1ili May 21,22
SUMMER
44 s q-. E7 Summer Harvest cfi:J:i Jun S, 6
~ Summer Solstice "M_~ Jun 21, 22
6 E8 Mild Summer lj \ ~ July 7, 8
33
* Blazing Summer
*~
July 22, 23

12 7 $ E9 Autumn Begins Jifx Aug 7, 8

Limited Heat 5Tf. ~ Aug 23, 24
AUTUMN
20 8 w ElO White Dew BK Sept 7, 8 I
fj( Autumn Equinox fx ?t Sept 23, 24
B4
~-
23 9 Ell Cold Dew Oct 8, 9
Frost ~~ Oct 23, 24

2 10 *- E12 Winter Begins JI~ Nov 7,8

WINTER
Mild Snow lj \ §: Nov 22, 23 I
24 11 -=t- El Heavy Snow 7'.§: Dec 7,8
~ Winter Solstice ~~ Dec 21,22
19 12 1l E2 Slight Cold l j\ ~ Jan s, 6
Severe Cold
*~ Jan 20, 21

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The lunar year begins on the day of Li Chun (.TI:.~), which t ranslates to the
Start of Spring . This day usually falls on either t he 4th or 5th of February,
depending on the year. The sub-seasons are used to celebrate various festivals in
the Chinese community, like the Lunar New Year and the Mid -Autumn Festival.
Historically, the sub-seasons helped to dictate agri cultural activ ities for farmers,
and also determ ined the leap month. Each lun ar month in the Agricultural
Calendar also contains a major sub season .

The Chinese divided each year into four seasons, 12 months, 24 sub- seasons and
72 weeks. Every fi ve days formed a week, and every three weeks formed a sub
season. A lunar month that does not include a maj or sub season is taken as the
leap month of th e preceding month.

Table of Time Dimension

For easy referen ce, the table below describes the breakdown of time dimension
in a Yuan. Do note that as per the Chinese calculation , the days in a calendar
year are approxi mate at 360 days while each ca lenda r month is 30 days .

-
JG ~ ~ tt!: if: jj B ~ % f!J;
Yuan Hui Yun Shi Year Month Day Hour Minute Second
1 12 360 4320 129600 1555200 46656000

1 30 360 10800 129600 3888000

1 12 360 43 20 129600

1 30 360 10800

* 1 year of 360 days *1 12 360 43 20

** 1 month of 30 days **1 30 360

*** 1 day of 12 ~ W: of 2 hours per ~W: *** 1 12 720 43200

1 60 360

1 60

Each Yuan of 129,600 years is governed by the four hexagrams Li (/fttt) , Qian C~ ) ,
Kan ( :f;X ) and Kun ( tefl ). Each Yuan consists a total of 12 Hui and can also
represent the 24 sub-seasons C =+imilil~ ). Th is is an important aspect of the
Chinese calendar system used for the theoretical analysis during divination . The
fo llowing chart also shows the 12 Earthly Branches of time di m ension fo r the 24
su b-seasons.

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 Yuan and the 24 Sub-Seasons

r Winter Slight Severe Spring Germination Hibernation

E1 Solstice Cold Cold Begins
~

-- -- -- -- -- --- -- -- --
!if~ 1J\~ A~ il.f[: ffiJj( 11'.f/J:

-- -- Li R
E2

~ -- - -
··-· - E3 '* Afr !Jinj
• ~A !I.

9P Spring Qing Spring Summer Grain Buds Summer

f,fZ; E4 Equinox Ming Showers Begins Harvest

--
1·,

If
I'
Qian

·-
~
ES

B
~)-}

-- -- -- -- --
-
~ajj 1§: ITT iL§.. +Wij tli

E6
f;fu ~A JI 1J\ lf Afr ~
- ·-
q: Summer Mild Blazing Autumn White
tJz E7 Solstice Summer Summer Begins Limited Heat Dew

-- * --
Kan

-- --
-- -
- -
- - - -
--- --
§._~ 1J\~ A~ iltk 5zt:~ 811

--
-
--
~

w
-- ~·

- - --ES

-*- - - -- --
$
E9 ~t ~ 8iP ~

I'
w Autumn
Equinox
Cold Frost Winter Mild

-
:t$ E10 Dew Begins Snow

--
Heavy Snow

--
Kun
--
-- --
--
-- --
t'\:5}

-- - ~a ~f)$ iL!>f

--
1J\ '§

--A'§°

-- -- -- -- -- --
~

--
--
--
E11

%<:
E12 1~ Mi ~ ~
-- ~t -- itl

Note that each of the 12 Earthly Branch is related to the 12 Hui in each Yuan.
The remaining 60 hexagrams from Shao Yong's Prenatal Round Diagram are
spread over the 12 Hui , with each Hui consisting of five hexagrams each.

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 Table of the Five Hexagrams that Control Each Hui

Hui (ir) The Five Hexagrams in Control Years

Earthly Branch (In Chronological Order) Governed

Fu ~ , Yi W1, Tun TE, Yi .ful, Zhen 1t

-TZi El 10800

.HChou E2 Shi Ke ~Jlj , Sui !W, Wu Wang ~~ , Ming Yi B.Jl~ , Bi Yr 10800

li! Yin El Ji Ji ~l~ , Jia Ren 'ff;.A, Feng I:, Ge .i'fi:, Tong Ren IEJA 10800

gp Mao E4 Lin Wu , Sun tffii , lie W, Zhong Fu 9=1¥-, Gui Mei ij!P*
10800
Kui ~ , Dui }t , Lu }ff, Tai ¥, Da Chu .::klf
J1l( Chen ES 10800
Xu WI , Xiao Chu 1J' ti , Da Zhuang .::kl!±, Da You .::k:ff,
B Si E6 10800
Guai ~

Lf- Wu E7
Gou Pm, Da Guo _::kjf!, Ding ~, Heng t!, Xun ~
10800
ling :#, Gu A , Sheng ft-, Song ~~ , Kun l2EI
*Wei ES 10800

$ Shen E9 Wei Ji *~ ' lie flit., Huan ¥#!:, Meng ~ , Shi i5fli 10800
Dun ~, Xian ff&, Lu MR, Xiao Guo 1J,:imi, Jian it
"@You E10 10800
lian ~ , Gen ~ , Qian ~, Pi ~ , Cui '$
,8t Xu E11 10800

*.Hai E12 ling ~ , Yu ~, Guan ft, Bi tt, Bo ~tl

10800
Grand Total 129600

According to Shao Yong's theory, we are currently in t he Hui of Wu (Cf ), which is

the 7th of the 12th Hui in this current Yuan. Based on his theory, we can also
ascertain that currently we are in hexagram 28 Da Guo (::kjl!) of the current Hui,
which governs the date from 57 BC to 2013 AD (2160 years for hexagram 28) .

Shao Yong believed that significant events and changes take place in our society
during every turning Yun ( ~ ) of 360 years. Akin to criticism of the prophecies
made by the famed French seer Nostradamus, it was difficult to believe such
predictions of major world events due to their ambiguous nature. This method of
correlating the 360, 2160 and 129, 600 years theorem to major changes in
mankind 's history has yet to dispel skeptics and histori ns worldwide.

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 We are currently at the 2nd hexagram Da Guo of the Hui, E7 ( LJ=: ). Da Guo
governs a period of 2160 years.

2160yrs

-- -- ----.--
=
_
360yrs

-- - -- - -
+ 360yrs + 360yrs + 360yrs + 360yrs +

_.._
_..
360yrs

---.. --.--
--.-
-- -- - - -- -- Guai X ian Kun Jing Heng Gou
(R) (~) ( Ill ) (:#) ON) (Mi)
DaGuo •
<::kiUl) 57 AD 304AD 664AD 1024 AD 1384 AD 1744 AD
to to to to to to
303AD 663AD 1023 AD 1383 AD 1743 AD 2103 AD

Shao Yong wrote the Imperial Time Classics to possibly highlight the scientific
origin of the universe, evolution and a history of natural social changes over time.
But how relevant is thi s classic to our modern society? Though it is still used for
determining time, it essentially con t ains the art of forecasting events .

To observe the minute changes of t he future, Shao Yong divided time into Yuan
(.:Ti: ), Yun (ill!), Hui ('i' ), and Sh i (tl:f:). Each Yuan consists of 12 Hui ( 10800 years
for each Hui, each Hui consists of 30 Yun (360 years for each Yun) and each Yun
consists of 12 Shi (30 years for each Shi).

Therefore, each Yuan adds up to 129, 600 years. Shao Yong used the 24 Sub-
Seasons ( .= + IIY ~fJ~ ) and his Prenatal 64 Hexagrams Round Diagram theorem to
represent Yuan, Hui, Yu n and Shi. Not satisfied with just a macro overview, Shao
Yong further analysed 2160, 360, 60, 10 and 1 years using the 64 hexagrams.

1 Yuan = 12 Hui (129600yrs/12 = 10800yrs)

1 Hui = 30 Yun (10800yrs/30 = 360yrs)

-
1 Yun = 12 Shi (360yrs/ 12 = 30yrs)

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Prenatal 64 Hexagrams Round Diagram (7\+ll!l#~il)

Shao Yong created the 64 hexagrams round diagram to show the relationship
between the laws and principles of the movement of energy in the universe. This
is based on the Early Heaven Arrangement and his square hexagram diagram.
Referring to the diagram below, Shao Yong placed hexagra m 24 Fu (ii) as the
starting point for Yang, and hexagram 44 Gou ("Pfri) as the sta rting point for Yin.
He placed hexagram 1 Qian (~) at the top and hexagram 2 Kun (:!:$) at the
bottom to represent Heaven and Earth.

We are currently in the Yun of hexagram 44 Gou ("Pfri) . The Yun of Gou ("Pfri)
governs 360 years, between 1744 AD and 2103 AD. The sh ift of the 1st to 6th
line of hexagram 44 Gou ("Pfri) to the resultant hexagram will represent 60 years
each. The diagram below illustrates each moving line and the resultant hexagram.
Thus, we can analyse the correspondence between the time and the line position
of a hexagram. Each line position symbolises a different time and space.

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 Example of Yun (JI} with the Moving Line

YEARS HEXAGRAM PERIOD

GOVERNED
This current period of Yun is
1 7 44 to 2103 Gou (tQ§) hexagram 44, Gou ( Wo ). This
( 360 Years)

-- governs 360 years .

The in itial 60 year period is

1744-1803 hexa gram 1, Qian ( ll!t ), formed by

.... - ____.
moving the 1st line of Gou (Wo ) .

Thi s 60 year period is hexagram 33,

1804-1863 Dun ( ~ ) , formed by movi ng the 2nd

-- -- ____. li ne of Gou (Wo ).

The next 60 year period is hexagram

1864-1923

-- --
-
6, Song ( ~~ ) , formed by moving the
____.

-- 3rd line of Gou (Wo ).

1924-1983
-- ____.
The next 60 year period is hexagram
57, Xun ( ~ ). It is the movin g of the

-- -- 4th line of Gou (Wo ) .

1984-2043 -- ____.
The following 60 year period is
hexagram 50, Ding ( }!~ ). Thi s is the

-- --
current 60 year cycle that we are in.
It is formed by moving th e 5th line
of Gou (Wo ).

2044-2103 -- ____.
The last 60 year period is hexagram
28, Da Guo ( ::ki® ), fo rmed by

-- -- moving the 6th line of Gou (Wo ).

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For more precise analysis, Shao Yong defined that each hexagram in a Yun will
consist of a macro outlook of 360 years, and a micro outlook of 60 years (which
includes two Shi of 30 years each). For further precision, we can look at 10 years.

Each of the 10 years is a result of each of the subsequent moving line of that
specific hexagram. Currently we are at hexagram 50, Ding (;i'l: ), for the 60 years
period to the resultant hexagram consisting of 10 years individually.

To study the macro outlook for each of the 10 year cycles, we have to look at the
relationship between the original hexagram and the resultan t hexagram (after the
bottom line shifts to the top line). Let us take a look at the following example
using the current governing 60 year period, Ding ( ~ ).

- -
- - Hex 50
Ding (~~)
(1984 - 2043)

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 Example of 60 year Cycle (2 Shi) with a Moving Line

YEARS HEXAGRAM PERIOD

GOVERNED

1984 - 2043 -- Ding (IF!)

This current period
hexagram 50, Ding
of Shi is
( IF! ). This

-- governs 60 years.

1984 - 1993
-- -- The initial 10 year period
hexagram 14, Da You (1:1f ), formed
by moving the 1st line of Ding (IF! ).
is

,.. - ---+

1994 - 2003
-- - - This 10 year period is hexagram 56,
Lii (:!*), formed by moving the 2nd

-- -- -
line of Ding ( :!1~ ).
---+

2004 - 2013
-- -- -- This 10 year period is hexagram 64,
Wei Ji C *~ ), formed by moving the

.,.,.
-- - - ---+ 3rd line of Ding ( :!1~ ).

2014 - 2023
-- -- - ---+
The following 10 year period is
hexagram 18, Gu ( A), formed by

-- - -
moving the 4th line of Ding ( :!1~ ).

The next 10 year period is hexagram

2024 - 2033 44, Gou (Mi), formed by moving the
- - ---+

-- - - 5th line of Ding (IF!).

2034 - 2043 -- - - ---+ The last 10 year period is hexagram

32, Heng ('t?!i ), formed by moving the

-- -- 6th Ii ne of Ding ( :!1~ ).

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From the two previous examples, we can see that Yun and Shi can be broken
down to a micro view by changing lines from 1 t o 6. This determines the
hexagram governing each 60 year period for 60 years and 10 years.

If we were to break down each of the individual years even further into a
chronological order of the Prenatal 64 Hexagrams Round Diagram, we will get the
followin g chart. However, we should omit and skip the four hexagrams Qian (~),
Kun (:!:$), Kan (:l:J\) and Li (~), as per Shao Yong's th eory, when following the
chronological order for the 60 year cycle for the hexagrams. Do not consider
these four hexagrams as part of the order of the individual year hexagrams. They
are used to formulate Yuan as you have seen in the earlier section. The following
60 years are governed by hexagram 50, Ding (l1!'lfl).

1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

;}i~ t! ~ Ji 7t
Ding Heng Xun *
Jing Gu Sheng
1990
~0
Song
1996
1991
~
Kun
1997
1992
*~
Wei Ji
1998
1993
M
Jie
1999
1994
~
Hu an
2000
-
1995
~

Meng
2001
Bifi iii JIJlt ~ ;j\:i~ ?tr
Shi Dun Xian LO Xiao Guo Ji an
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
~ ~ ~ 1i ?$ =B
Jian Gen Qian Pi Cui Jin
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
~ u b~ ~ ~ ~
Yu Guan Bi Bo Fu Yi
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
1E ~ flt ~JIM !Bl mr;:a:
Tun Yi Zhen Shi Ke Sui Wu Wang
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
~~ Pt ~~ %A !I I' 1fi
Ming Yi Bi Ji Ji Jia Ren Feng Ge J

2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

~A ~ 1~ '!lfl 9=1¥ ~iii:
Tong Ren Lin Sun Jie Zhong Fu Gui Mei
2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037
~ :5t JI ~ ::k:lii fHj
Kui Dui Lu Feng Da Chu Xu
2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043
1J\ lf 7':71± ::k*T ~ Mi j;::i@
Xiao Chu Da Zhuang Da You Guai Gou Da Guo

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 This chart represents the appropriate chronological hexagram used for yearly
forecasting. Since there are only 60 pairs of pillars we only use 60 ou t of the 64
hexagrams to represent a year. The four hexagrams that were omitted are Qian
(~) , Kun (!$), Kan (:l:J\) an d Li (~).

Forecasting

To accurately forecast usi ng the Huang Ji Jing Shi, we have to use the theory of
th e five elements (Earth , Metal, Water, Wood and Fire), 60 years cycl e principle
and the eight trigrams. Understanding the elemental influence of each year,
period of 10 years, 30 years etc. , wil l allow the user to accurately forecast events.

To carry out a basic yea rly forecast, we have to obtain the ruling year hexagram
from the Prenatal 64, Hexagrams Round Diagram or the Huang Ji Jing Shi.

Application: YEAR 2011

.... .... Gen( ~ )

.... ....
Mountain

.. ..
Hex 23
Bo (~U)
Kun (!$)
Earth

' Bo' (~U), when briefly translated from Chinese, means to erode or split apart. In
th e year 2011, I made a prediction based on this hexagram.

The ruling hexagram Bo ( ~u) consists of two trigrams, which comprises of

Mountain over Earth. Both are Earth elements. The image of this hexagram
consists of one Yang line above five Yin lines. The five broken Yin lines suggest
that Earth is splitting apart. The appearance of Earth is weak. Wh en Earth is
weak, it is very likely to sp lit or erode, as the name Bo ( ~U) suggests.

With these images, I pred icted that there would be major earthquakes and soil
erosion in the Northeast region, since Gen ( ~ ) kua is situated at the Northeast.
This prediction came tru e. In the year 2011, two powerful North Asia n countries
China and Japan were affected by earthquakes and the worst tsunam i in history
respectively. This was fol lowed by severe floods in Thailand, Viet nam and
Cambodia. A weak Earth cannot reta in strong Water.

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 Chapter 18

I CHING AND THE FLYING STARS

The Flying Star School of Feng Shui is based on the concept that Feng Shui
influences change over time. The stars on the Luo Shu sq uare move according to
the Age, Year, Month and Day. Each numberical value has a variety of meanings,
and reveals to us how the forces of nature change with time in a fixed pattern. In
essence, it in corporates the time element with the movement of the stars.

A practitioner of the Flying Star technique will be able to observe annual changes
by analysing the influence of intangible forces . This method offers a specific way
of drawing up the birth chart of every house and is used to analyse invisible
energy within the house. A Birth Chart is made up of a collection of numbers set
within a grid. The numbers and their combinations withi n the grid can forecast
specific events. The birth chart can be used to calculate the luck and happenings
of every sector of a house, in any given month and year within the next 20 years.
With this, you can analyse the potential for wealth, prosperity and harmonius
relations of the house, and detect negative energies and influences that cannot
be seen. The Flying Star theory and time dimension is a dynamic and complete
computation for auditing the Feng Shui of a house.

Feng Shui, like the I Ching, involves the unique adaptati on of time dimension,
and moves in a fixed cycle pattern over time. Principles of Feng Shui divides time
into three periods and nine ages. Each period is made up of three ages, and each
age is assigned a number from 1 to 9. Each age consi sts of 20 years, which
means that a total of 180 years is required to complete one full cycle.

~~~
~~n
4 Wood 9 Fire

~
8 Earth 1 Water
~
6 Metal
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 The Three Periods and Nine Ages

Upper Period Age of 1 (1864 - 1883)

Age of 2 ( 1884 - 1903)
Age of 3 (1904 - 1923)

A Cycle Middle Period Age of 4 (1924 - 1943)

Age of 5 (1944 - 1963)
I Age of 6 (1964 - 1983)

Lower Period Age of 7 (1984 - 2003)

Age of 8 (2004 - 2023)
Age of 9 (2024 - 2043)

Presently, we are in the Age of 8 which begins in the year 2004 and this will
last until the year 2023. Subsequently, the age of 9 will reign from the year
2024 for the next 20 years and so on.

The I Ching hexagrams can also be cross-analysed with the three periods and
nine ages. We noticed that hexagram 6 Song ( ~~ ) governs the ages of 1, 2 and 3,
a total of 60 years. Hexa gram 57 Xun (~) governs the ages 4, 5 and 6 while
hexagram 50 Ding (IF!) governs the ages 7, 8 and 9.

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 PERIODS AGE YEARS DATE

Upper
60 years 1 20 1864-1883

--
--
Song
2

3
20

20
1884-1903

1904-1923
( ~~ )

Mid dle
60 years 4 20 1924-1943

One Cycle
180 years -- 5 20 1944-1963

--Xun
( ~)
6 20 1964-1983

Lower
60 years 7 20 1984-2003

-- 8

--Ding
(;\1l)
9
20

20
2004-2023

2024-2043

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 The Ruling Hexagrams for Ages 7,8 and 9

Hex 14

10 Years - - 1984-1993

1984-2003
D a You (:;k:ff)
Ag e of 7
Hex 56
20 years
10 Years
--
. -- LU (JJ'C<: )
1994-2003

Hex64

10 Years --
-- 2004-201 3

2004-2023 --
-- Age of 8
20 years
--
Hex 18

--
1984-2043
60 years
10 Years

-- Gu (fi )
2014-2023

Hex44

10 Yea rs
2024-2032

2024-2043
-- Guo (:ifn)

Age of 9
20 years
10 Years -- Hex 32

2034-2043

.. -- Heng ( t& )

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Age of 8 is govern by two hexagrams: Wei Ji C* ~ ) from 2004-2013 a·nd Gu
( ~ ) from 2014-2023.

We are currently on the 3rd hexagram of Ding (:Wll ), wh ich governs ages 7, 8 and
9 from the year 1984 to 2043 (60 years). We can break this time period down
further for in-depth analysis. We can assume that each changing line of the
hexagram representing a specific period lasts a length of 10 years. The 1st and
2nd line of hexagram Ding (:Wll) governs age of 7 from year 1984 to 2003 (20
years). The 3rd and 4th line of hexagram Ding (.}il§IFI ) governs age of 8 from year
2004 to 2023 (20 years). Lastly, the 5th and 6th line of hexagram Ding ( :Wll )
governs age of 9 from year 2024 to 2043 (20 years). We are presently in age of
8 the lower period and it is equivalent to the 3rd and 4th line of hexagram Ding
(ji"IJ).

As you can see in the previous diagram, in the year 20 11 (age of 8), we would
still be in th e 10 year hexagram of Wei Ji <*rtf)
(hexagram 64) which lasts from
year 2004 to 2013. Wei Ji < *~) is the 64th and final hexagram of the heavenly
order of the I Ching time dimension.

AGE OF 8
2004-2013 Wei Ji C*m)

--
--
2004

-- -- -- --
2005

-- -- --
2006 2007 2008

--Qia n
(~)
--
-- -- --
Pi
( 1!f)
-- Cui
(lt)
Ji
(~ )
Yu
(~)

--
2009
--
-- --
2010
--
-- --
--
2011 2012· 2013

--
Guan
(ft)
-- --
--
Bi
--
(tt)
Bo
(~~)
Fu
(~ )
Yi
( Wl )

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 The following diagram wi ll show you the hexagram governing the next 10 years
starting from the yea r 20 14.

2014-2023 Gu (A)

--
- - -- --
2014

--
2015
--
2016

-- -- --
2017

-- - --
2018

Tun
( rE )
¥i
( .fra )
Zhen
(ilt )
--
Shi Ke
( ~~ )
Sui
( ~)

2019

-- ---- 2020

--
2021

-- -- -- - -
2022 2023

--
Wu Wang
( ~~)
Ming Yi
( ~~ )
-- Bi
(M)
-- --
Ji Ji
( £!3£~ )
Jia Ren
(%:A )

There are rumors that planet Earth will cease to exist by 21 December 2012,
based on the end of the Mesoamerican long count calendar. The Chinese has set
the commencement of a New Year on the Winter Solstice, which usually
commences on either the 21st or 22 nd of December. In my opinion, we have not
completed the full cycle of one Yua n yet, as we are presently on the 7th Hui of
t he current Yuan, and a complete Yuan cycle takes 129, 600 years. Th is means
that the world won't be ending anyti me soon!

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 Chapter 19

SUMMARY OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

Chart 11: Erecting the 64 Hexagrams
Upper

Lower
Trigram
Trigram

--- -
Qian Zhen
••
•• - ••-
Kan
••
••
Gen

••
Kun
••
••
• • -- -- --
Xun

••
Li

••
Dui
••

Qian --- 1 34 5 26 11 9 14 43

Zhen
•• 25 51 3 27 24 42 21 17

-
••

Kan
--
••
••
6 40 29 4 7 59 64 47

Gen
-
••
•• 33 62 39 52 15 53 56 31

• •
Kun • • 12 16 8 23 2 20 35 45
••

Xun
--
•• 44 32 48 18 46
•
57 50 28

Li --
•• 13 55 63 22 36 37 30 49

Dui --
••
10 54 60 41 19 61 38 58

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 SUMMARY OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

1. The Cr ative
Heaven/ Heaven

The Creative Qian is the image of Heaven and symbol of pure

Yang energy, representing strength and firmness. It is creative
and active, perpetually moving, and never stopping. This image
~~~ represents a powerful dragon, one to be respected. It
Qian symbolises a strong leader with great substance and authority.

--
--
--
2. The Receptive
Earth/Earth

--
----
The Recepti ve Kun signifies Earth, the purest of Yin energy - a
fertile lan d able to grow a myriad of things. It conta in s the
meaning of mother. Earth embodies the attributes of kindness
and gentleness tha t is characteristic of femininity and
1:$~±-tk motherhood. Kun also refers to passive rather than active, and
Kun dark as opposed to light. This hexagram favours those in
supporting roles. It portrays the role of a follower rathe r than a
leader.

--
--
3. Initial Difficulties
Water/Th under

--
-- This hexag ram symbolises the difficulty starting out, like young
buds too weak to withstand severe wind and rain. One must
seek help, learn from experience, and not be discouraged. To
succeed in overcoming difficulties, one has to stay ca lm to
71<. 'i' rt!:
conserve energy, and patiently wait for proper timing to act.
Tun
With patience, your troubles will slowly dissipate and a change
for the better will come your way. This hexagram implies that
with perseverance, progress and success can be achieved .

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--
--
--
4. Youthful Folly
Mountain/Water

This hexagram denotes an immature youth with undeveloped

--
w?k ~
Meng
wisdom or intellect. Meng suggests it is time for you to seek a
teacher, but your attitude must reflect genuine humility and a
serious intention to learn . The teacher does not look for the
student, for it is the student who looks for the knowledge. One
must learn and seek proper guidance from the teacher. But if
the student does not listen , the teach er will no longer instruct.

--
--
S. Waiting
Water/Heaven
Xu represents the period of waiting before opportunity strikes.
Be patient and wait for the proper tim ing to proceed. Do not be
impulsive or overly extreme in your actions. Success will come
only if you continue to strive with perseverance.

6. Litigation
Heaven/Water

--
-- Song concerns litigation , disputes and legal issues. This
hexagram suggests disagreements t hat arise from opposing
views between friends or business partners. It is wise to seek
~1.M~ arbitration from an impartial and exper ienced mediator to settle
Song the differences. Refrain from taking legal action if you can and
try to maintain status quo . You will not succeed in a prolonged
struggle.

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--
--
--
7. The Army
Earth/Water

-- Shi signifies the mobi lising of troops and the art of leadership.

--
±i!vkBfP
Shi
This hexagram refers t o a gathering of people who are in spired
by leadership qualities. It indicates the willingness of people to
follow a trusted leader. A good leader is one that is able to
establish st rict discipline and adopt a sound strategy to win the
respect and support of his subordinates. His duty is to maintain
order, and to make sure that there is no chance for chaos and
revolt.

--
--
8. Seeking Unity
Water/Earth
.

--
--
Bi depicts bonding, and the possibility of a merger. It is a
situation where harmony and cooperation prevail. It represents -

-- the idea of union between different types of people. The person

who wants to be followed by others should examine his or her
own ability to lead . Success will only be achieved with
individuals coming together willingly to follow a leader. People
with the sa me interests and aspirations can form groups to
advance t hemselves. One must cultivate a harmonious
relationshi p with others to seek complete union.

9. Small Accumulation

-- Wind/Heaven
This hexag ram represents the image of the dark moving clouds
covering t he sky, just before a heavy downpour. At this point,
progress seems to have come to a standstill. Be patient, for
after the cl ouds scatter there will be sunshine, and your luck
will chang e for the better. This hexagram indicates a certain
amount of obstacles, although eventually there will be success.
This is not a remarkable hexagram, but it does suggest that
steady progress will lead to success.

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10. Treading Carefully

Heaven/Lake

-- Lu refers to one who is walking behind the tiger's tail but not in
any danger. Qian represents th e strong and robust father
walking ahead , with Dui, the gentle and inexperienced
youngest daughter following be hind. Trigram Dui, with its
virtue of gentleness, receives the strength and robustness of
Qian. The oracle advises that th e young should give in and
respect the elder who is more ex perienced. For this reason,
though there is danger in treading behind the tiger's tail, for it
will not bite and the journey will be safe.

--
--
11. Peace
Earth/Heaven

-- Tai represents the peace between opposing factors which leads

to good fortune. Heaven and Earth uniting brings harmony, and
allows all things to bloom and prosper. This hexagram is very
auspicious, and indicates that everything goes well as
±!!!~~ expected, for the future looks good. Business will flourish as
Tai success is easy to come by. Every small effort will bring big
rewards.

12. Stagnation
Heaven/Earth

--
--
--
Pi symbolises obstruction or hindrance that causes decline to
set in, with things coming to a standstill. Evil men block the
path of progress, while inferior people are on the rise. There is
disharmony, confusion and disorder . This hexagram signifies a
dangerous time for you . It tells us not to succumb to greed and
temptation, but instead work hard and keep a low profile.

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13. Fellowship
Heaven/Fire

--
This hexa gram signifies the virtue of an unselfish union or
fellowship . It represents a group of people working together
effectively . Success will come with the help and cooperation
with others. The fellowship of people will give you the
~ x!EJA combined strength and creative forces required to ach ieve all
Tong Ren the wond erful things in the world. Avoid being selfish and
biased towards others .
•

-- 14. Plentiful
Fire/Hea ven

This hexa gram brings ach ievement, wealth, and prosperity. It

is a time of big harvest and supreme success. The condition is
ripe for you to pursue big things as you have proper resources
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Da
and full support from the people. Be magnanimous and kind
and you will reap bigger harvest. Be humble to others to draw
You Heaven's bl essings .

--
-- --
15. Modest y
Earth/Mountain

Qian sym bolises the virtue of humility and modesty. This

-- --
±t!!w~
hexagram describes t he way to success through modesty. It
also means to give one's surplus to those who do not have
enough. I n divination, it means that prosperity and good
fortune will come if you stay humble and sincere. You will not
Qian succeed if you violate t he path of humility and modesty.

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-- -- 16. Enthusiasm
Thunder/Earth

--- --- This hexagram is the essence of enthusiasm, joy and

contentment. It suggests a time for new ventures, change of
jobs or travelling . But one must make careful preparation in
advance and proceed with caution. This way, good fortune will
~ ±-&~
be maintained, and calamity will be avoided.
Yu

-- 17. Following
Lake/Thunder

--
-- Sui means to obey, to follow or accom pany. To follow, one has
to be open and receptive. In human t erms, it relates to the
way a wise leader incites people to fo llow him or her. This
hexagram also refers to a strong man wooing a pretty young
lady. In divination, Sui symbolises the strong submitting to the
weak. It means adjusting your approach to suit the situation
and respecting others viewpoint, instead of insisting on your
own opinion.

18. Decaying

--
--
Mountain/Wind

Gu depicts the rot and decay of a habitat of worms. This is a

--
hexagram that signifies severe problem s. It reflects a situation
that has reached rock bottom, or a time of chaos, ruin,
w~A
bankruptcy and corruption . It may also refer to an older
Gu woman getting involved with a younge r man, which will result
in relationship woes. This hexagram signifies casting out the
old so that a new beginning can take place. This means that
the removal of decay can lead to success in reversing your
fortunes.

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-- --- 19. Approaching

Earth/Lake

-- Lin means to expand , increase and advance. It also has the

meaning of mutual aid or mutual entrusting of expectations.
This hexag ram contai ns the image of the mother and daughter,
where the daughter benefits from the nurturing ca re and
guidarice of her mother. One must handle affairs in a yielding
or cooperative manner, without using force. Appropriate
behaviour will bring great progress and success.

20. Observation
Wind/Earth

--
-- Guan signif ies observation, self examination or inspection. It

--
means to see things from a macro perspective, like a bird flying
high above the land that is capable of seeing a vision that is
broad and all encompassing. It advises against seeing things
JlJt!!U from a lim ited viewpo int, which makes conclusions narrow and
Guan subjective. This is a time to reflect and observe the situation
carefully before taking further action.

21. Biting Through

--
--
Fire/Thunder

--
Shi Ke sig nifies a pai r of the lips coming together aga in after
biting or chewing. This hexagram describes obstacles, quarrels
and conflicting attitudes. There is a possibility that you will get
into legal lawsuit, be slandered or harmed by someone. In
j(~llfPj divination , it means that obstacles stand in the way, but you
Shi Ke can reach your objective if you are able to remove or overcome
the obstruction. The oracle advises you to compromise with
the conflict ing parties for solutions to resolve the issues.

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22. Grace

--
--
Mountain/Fire

Bi signifies grace, vanity, and a beautiful appearance. It refers

-- to the rising sun, which is illuminating and beautiful at dawn,

and slowly fades away in the evening . It is the waning of a
beautiful period. We must remain ca reful not to perceive
surface appearances only, but be able to see beyond
superficialities. Be cautious and avoid being tricked by others .

23. Splitting Apart

--- --- Mountain/Earth

Bo represents the process of falling apa rt or being overthrown.

-- -- In divination, this hexagram indicates the misfortunes in

activity. It refers to a temporary defeat of plans. There is no
advantage in taking any action. The only thing to do at this
moment is to maintain the status quo and wait for your luck to
change. If you are confronted by someone, the best response is
to submit and not put up a fight. It is not cowardice that makes
you surrender but wisdom that encourages you to survive.

--
--
24. Turning Point
Earth/Thunder

--
--
-- Fu signifies returning or restarting . Th is hexagram indicates
that turmoil is gone and luck is approaching. Therefore it is a
sign of growth and revival. The image shows a turning point or
transformation. Luck will start to improve and things will be
progressing for the better. It can be related to a person's
energy becoming stronger through recuperation.

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25. Innocent ction

Heaven/Thunder

--
-- Wu Wang sign ifies innocence and simplicity. Carelessness will
cause harm. On a practical level, this hexagram advocates
adapting to ci rcumstances and advises against opposing the
*~~~ natural laws of right and wrong. Children should obey their
Wu Wang parents and subjects should listen to their ruler. Proper action
and behaviour will lead to success. Cheating or unorthodox
.
manoeuvres w ill lead to fa ilure .

26. Big Accumulation

--
--
Mountain/Heaven

Da Chu signifies a successful and bright future. This hexagram

implies great savings, accumulations or abundance. It also
means that your wealth , power, and knowledge are in the
process of ascending to greater heights. If you are in business
and are about to launch a big project, move ahead without
hesitation.

27. Nourishme nt

-- -- Mountain/Thunder

-- -- The image of this hexag ram is of an open jaw chewing food,

providing nourishment to the body. This nourishment comes in the
form of food, and your body will absorb knowledge and learning,
and cultivate t he development of thoughts better. Good food will
w~Wl nourish, but spoilt food will do harm to the body. Sickness may
Yi come from a lack of proper concern for your health. The mouth
gives voice to our thoughts, but it is necessary to be discreet in
our speech as it can often be the cause of big problems. One
should be careful with words.

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-- 28. Excess
Lake/Wind

--
~ Jlj;j&!
Da Guo
Da Guo signifies excessive strength. In divination, it implies that
your ambitions surpass your capability. You have over expanded
your business or are living beyond your means, making you
vulnerable to setbacks. To overcome this situation , be brave and
resolute to face change.

--
--
29. Danger
Water/Water

--
--
Kan represents the danger and how to get out of it. Water is a
very powerful force which ca uses floodi ng or drowning. It is a
sign of bad luck with crises an d unexpected pitfalls. You are in
a dreadful situation where you cannot advance or retreat. You
need a calm and clear m ind to effectively overcome the
difficulty. Water generally brings wea lth, but an excessive
amount can cause disaster.

30. Flaming Beauty

-- Fire/Fire

Li signifies intelligence, bri ght ness, and beauty . The hexagram

-- of double fire signifies bright sunlig ht, which indicates a

moment of happiness. Fire needs fuel fo r nurturing, or it will
die off. Fire generally means success and recognition, but when
there is too much, it can be dangerous. I n divination, it implies
that things will proceed smoothly for t he honest and upright
people, but for those whose hearts are deceitful, failure will
follow.

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-- 31. Attraction
Lake/ Mountain

--
--
$ w~
Xian sign ifies feeling and responding - emotions that have to
do with t he heart. The image of coming together is very strong.
It suggests bonding , marriage between a couple or a merger
between t wo companies. Mutual attraction typically arises from
-..
Xian two indiv iduals recognizing similarities and complementary
qualities in each other.

-- 32. Endu rance

Thunder/Wind

.
--
Heng sym bolises perseverance and constancy. Endurance is

~ Jlt~i
the winn ing element of this hexagram. By standing firm yet
flexible, trees bend in the Wind but do not break. This
hexagra m signifies a blissful and enduring marriage, a
"
Heng harmonious work place with people that respect each other.
One must work together with others towards a united goal, in
order to achieve progress and success.

33. Retreat
Hea ven/Mountain

--
--
~ wJ!1f
Dun advocates a retreat or withdrawal. It suggests retreating if
things are not in our favour, rather than advancing. On a
practical level, it suggests compromise and avoiding direct
confrontation. For those in business, it is advisable to cut
Dun losses and not to proceed further. Also it is not a good time to
start a new venture, diversify or expand. Use retreat as a
tactical move and conserve your energy for new embarkation.

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-- 34. Power of the Great

Thunder/Heaven

Da Zhuang refers to strengt h and power. Righteousness must

be used to control strength and great power must be exercised
both impartially and unselfishly. The ch allenge is to develop the
~~]\:#± right type of strength and know how to apply it effectively.
Da Zhua ng Excessive force and over confidence may be offensive to
others. Be flexible , humble and modest while dealing with
others.

35. Progress

--
--
Fire/Earth

Jin signifies advancement, and progression. The upper trigram

--
)d!h-]!1f
Jin
Li represents a rising sun, the start of a new day and the
beginning of action, with very bright prospects for the future.
It is a time when all t hings progress and flourish. You will
achieve a high level of success in your business and career. For
good fortune to continue, one must be uncorrupted and
possess virtuous behaviou r, for even th e greatest fortune can
dissipate immediately with negative mot ivations.

--
-- 36. Darkness
Earth/Fire

--
±t[i.j(~~
Ming Yi depicts the extinguishing of lig ht or brilliance . The sun
has descended below the Earth, ca using darkness, which
implies that there is danger and evil everywhere. In divination,
it means the future is unclear. It woul d be wise to hold back
Ming Yi and restore your energy. Be patient, and you will emerge into
daylight again.

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37. Harmonious Family

Wind/Fire

--
-- Jia Ren emp hasises that integrity and communication are vital
to a well-o rdered fam ily, a harmonious society, and a peaceful
world. Thi s hexagram exhibits the importance of a husband and
Jl:J<.*A wife perfo rm ing their duties according to a set pattern and rule.
Jia Ren Whether a family is able to sustain a good relationship depends
on the pat riarch's ab ility to abide by rules and princi pl es to
keep the family in order. In the same manner, a person
involved in an enterprise needs to know how he or she can best
contribute .

38. Opposition

--
--
Fire/Lake

Kui symboli ses the opposing energies of Fire and Water. Fire
burns upwards and water from the Lake flows downwards. This
hexagram suggests conflict, contradiction, opposition and
)<.~~
hostility. It refers to two daughters are living under one roof,
Kui who are different in their character and views, resu lting in
disagreement and unhappiness. If you are the cause of the
conflict, is necessary to reflect and examine your attitude.
Misunderst andings an d conflicts can only be reconciled th rough
rational thought and wisdom.

--
--
39. Obstruction
Water/ Mountain

--
ll<w~
Jian is one of the dangerous hexagrams. It contains the image
of a destru ctive waterfall. The upper trigram Kan symbolises
Water while the lower trigram Gen symbolises Mou ntain.
Respectively, they indicate danger, obstruction and
Jian uncertainty. This hexagram also implies that there are many
obstacles blocking your path right now with no way out. In
divination, it means being in a dilemma where you are unable
to move forward or retreat. The I Ching advises you t o form
alliances with friends and to look for someone who ca n assist
you. This period of hardship can be passed through with
extreme ca ution.

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--
-- 40. Releasing
Thunder/Water

--
--
Jie signifies the removal of obstacles, difficulties and burdens.
In divination, it is a moment of freedo m from all obstructions.
However, any unresolved issues need t o be addressed before
~ 7.K M progress can be achieved. It is the ti me to settle any existing
lie conflicts and disputes. Action must be t aken promptly and in a
timely manner as all things are waitin g for rehabilitation . The
period of hardship is finally over now.

41. Decrease

--
--
--
Mountain /Lake

Sun signifies a decrease, which suggests financial loss or a

setback in business. Things may not be progressing well , and it
is important to watch you r expenses and make use of your
resources. This oracle can help you plan ahead by giving you
advance warning of bad or rough times ahead. A temporary
setback will make yo u into a stronger and better person . Self
restraint is needed to avoid further depletion of finances.
Gradually this adverse ti de wi ll t urned back and success will
slowly come your way .

42. Increase

--
--
--
Wind/Thunder

Yi represents add it ion or in crease. This hexagram depicts the

growing of things, implying that th e public benefits come
before one's persona l interests. One ha s to know the wisdom of
Jl~ ~ giving and benefiting others . Act with generosity, for exploiting
Yi others for personal gain diminishes th e spirit in ways that
cannot be offset by wealth . Your luck will improve if your
success prompts a sense of generosity t owards others .

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-- 43. Breaking Through

Lake/Heaven

Guai represents the way of dealing with those who do wrong.

This hexag ram describes a situation when suppressed anger
and frustration are able to finally burst out. Since confrontation
is unavoidable, we have to decide on how to deal with the
situation before it reaches a dangerous point. When dealing
with others, one should refrain from using unethical behaviour,
excessive force and uncontrollable anger. Over-imposition will
only bring harm.

44. Meeting Together

Heaven/ Wind

Gou refers to an unexpected encounter or casual meeting. The

-- image contains a girl who offers herself to men. The I Ching

warns men not to take action just because of lust. This
hexagram depicts a situation where a single lady is surrounded
by many suitors, or a woman seems gentle and harmless, yet
possessing great power. Those who desire and fall for her
charms wil l encounter heartbreak. Maintain your integrity, and
do not allo w yourself to be seduced.

-- 45. Congregation
Lake/Earth

--
-- Cui means t o gather, assemble or come together. People gather
and rejoice with delight. They communicate and respond
sincerely to each other with their hearts. This is a time to form
strong bonds by sharing a common vision with a common goal.
Great strength is ach ieved when people are united towards a
single purpose. Those who have ulterior motives will not last
long in a group.

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 SUMMARY OF THE 64 HEXAGRAMS

--
--
--
46. Pushing Upward
Earth/Wind

--
±-fuJ~Jt
Sheng
Sheng signifies ascending, advance or moving upwards. This
hexagram resembles the seeds of a tree pushing upwards,
ready to break out from the earth, and eventually growing into
a tall tree. It indicates gradual growt h leading to fulfilment.
When everything has been achieved, progressing further will be
fruitless. When attempting to ascend further, it is important not
to be overconfident.

-- 47. Exhaustion
Lake/Water

--
--
Kun depicts difficulty, distress and suffering. This hexagram
symbolises a lake draining dry of water, which is an image of
exhaustion. In divination, it implies tha t one is being trapped in
a dangerous situation. There are obstacles everywhere and
progress is not possible. Nobody trusts each other out of fear
from deceit and betrayal. Proceed with extreme caution or
retreat and wait for luck to change for t he better.

--
--
48. The Well
Water/Wind

Jing refers to a well for storing Water. The bucket must reach

--
7.KJl:tf
Jing
the water and be drawn to the top fo r drinking. If the well is
clean and properly maintained, it will provide pure water that
nourishes. If the well is dirty and neglected, the water brings
illness and poisoning. To maintain the everlasting supply of
water, one has to maintain the well so that there will be a
constant supply of clean water. This hexagram represents
mutual helpfulness, as symbolised by the unchanging nature of
a well, which contributes wat er to mankind.

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--
49. Revolution
Lake/ Fire

Ge means to reform, change or transform. It is like Water and

-- Fire, which by nature act against each other. It refers to two

sisters of totally different characters and ambitions at
loggerheads. Conflicts can get out of hand and lead to major
upheavals. This hexagram describes a group of people who
have ,different opinions. The conflict can only be resolved in a
new situat ion after drastic change. Be prepared to cast out the
old in preparation of a change. Great progress and success will
arise from the change, if it is based on good intentions.

50. The Cauldron

-- Fire/Wind

Ding is t he symbol of a cauldron, which dispenses spiritual

--
wisdom and knowledge. It exhibits the image of a boiling pot,
with Fire that is fuelled by Wood below. In ancient tim es, the
cauldron was used for cooking royal feasts which were offered
X Jl.Ji~ to Heaven and ancestors. After the ritual, food was distributed
Ding and shared among warriors and officers as a token of respect
from the emperor. This hexagram represents the nurturing of
talents and virtue, which leads to great progress and success.
It symbolises the need to follow the correct path so that
perfection can be achieved.

--
-- 51. The Arousing
Th under/Thunder

--
-- Zhen evokes the image of Thunder, which creates sh ock and
fear. This hexagram represents natural disaster, loss of wealth,
conflicts and even violence. It causes people to sh iver in fear
~~~ and take a careful stand. By allowing us to pause in the middle
Zhen of life t o consider the dangers ahead, Zhen deepens self
awareness to prepare ourselves for a new begin ning. Only
through proper care and precaution can danger be averted.

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-- 52. Keeping Still

Mountain/Mountain

--
--!Yl~w
Both the upper and lower trigrams represents Mountain. The
image is one of rest, pause, immobility and stillness. In
divination, it implies your path is blocked and obstructed by a
Mountain that is hindering your progress. It is a time of
Gen consolidation, for clearing out clutter, and not the right time to
expand. You need to be focused, cautious, and refrain from
taking compulsive actio n. To do otherwise will lead to
misfortune.

53. Gradual Progress

--
--
Wind/Mountain

Jian signifies gradual advancement or progress. This hexagram

--Jlw:lti
Ji an
is a picture of trees growing on a Mountain. In order to
withstand exposure to the elements, the trees must be strong
and firmly rooted to the ground. Such stability can only be
achieved through slow and steady progress. The oracle advises
that a gradual progress can be ach ieved when each step is
properly carried out from the beginni ng to the end.

--
-- 54. Marrying Maiden
Thunder/Lake

--
'i' i~'Um ti*
This hexagram depicts a young concubine brought into a big
household where her fate is uncertain. She finds herself in a
low position because her rank is well beneath that of the
principle's wife. One has to be prepared at all times and accept
Gui Mei new fates with a guided an d subdued mind. Do your best to
adapt to new surroundings and be rea listic about your situation.
Your success is entirely dependent on how you conduct
yourself.

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--
--
55. Abunda ce
Thunder/ Fire

--
·~j(j!f
Feng represents supreme achievement, prosperity and
maximum abundance. The brightness of the sun gives a
transparency and openness to everything. It enables people to
see the bigg er picture. It marks the arrival of the heavenly
blessed opportunity. It is the period of glory, abundance and
Feng
great achievement. But beware, everything will start to decline
after reachin g the peak of prosperity. Therefore it is necessary
to guard 'agai nst overconfidence . Success comes fast but it can
also vanish quickly.

56. The Wanderer

-- Fire/Moun tain

--
--
Lu signifies t ravelling. This hexagram depicts a traveller who
has left home to live as a stranger in an unfamiliar place. One
can try to adapt to the new environment by adopting the
language and customs of the locals. To travel well, one must be
aware of its hazards. You must be always on guard , and
prepare yourself for humiliation. In unfamiliar situations, you
must be confident enough to play the humble role of a learner
and observer.

57. Gentle Wind

Wind/Wind

-- The upper and lower trigram symbolises wind which is gentle,

yet penetrati ng. From the gentleness of wind, one can learn

--
~1J J!l.
Xun
how to give and take. From the force of wind, one can learn
how to balance and control oneself. It is an energy that ·acts in
invisible ways, yet achieves visible results. In nature, it is the
wind that disperses the gathered clouds, leaving the sky clear
and serene. I t is suggestive of news travelling far and wide . To
able to get th ings done, you have to follow the orders that are
right and just.

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-- 58. The Joyous

Lake/Lake

-- The double layer of Lake resting upon one another evokes an

image of joy, pleasure or satisfaction . Joy comes from within ,
while pleasure comes from externa l stimulation, but when
carried to extremes can cause harm . Dui also represents the
youngest maiden who brings joy and happiness to the
household. It is also associated with speech. The emphasis on
speech should be an indication of shared goodwill, good
humour, and wisdom, instead of gossip or unconstructive
criticism.

59. Dispersal

--
Wind/Water

--
--
Huan represents dispersion or dissi pation. This hexagra m
comprises of Wind over Water, which depicts the spring win d
dispersing winter frost. Th is indicates th at if a problem exists, it
JL 7j(~ can gently resolve the pro blems tha t block the progress. I n
Huan divination, it means that bad luck and hardship is beginning to
vanish, and good luck is com ing its way .

---- 60. Limitation

Water/Lake

-- Jie represents restriction , co ntrol or restraint. The image depicts

destruction created by a f looded rive r. When too much rain is
received, the lake will overflow. If th ere is insufficient rain, the
lake will dry up . Therefore this is a hexagram that stresses the
need to live within your means and act within your limits .
Proper control and self-rest raint is needed to benefit all parties.
Set your limits and live a well balanced life.

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61. Faith
Wind/Lake

--
-- This hexagram signifies a true friend that you can trust and
depend on . It represents a relationship between a superi or and
his/her subordinates that is honest, sincere, and mutually
respecting . If your heart is free from prejudice, you wil l succeed
Jl.~~¥ in whatever you do . However, if your mind harbours bad
Zhong Fu intentions, beware the consequences that will be revealed
through your own discretions. Without sincerity, friendship will
not last.

-- 62. Minor Errors

Thun der/Mountain

--
~w1b®
Xiao Guo t akes the imag e of a bird, with its wings poised for
flight, but has not yet taken off. It is wiser to fly down the
mountain t o the safety of the nest. This hexagram indicates
that weakness, shortcomings or perhaps skill deficienci es can
Xiao Guo significantly hamper your success. It is best to mainta in a low
profile and concentrate on small challenges. By doing so, your
shortcomi ngs will be viewed as small mistakes that can be
easily forgiven.

--
--
63. After Climax
Water/Fire

--
Ji Ji represents completion or successful accomplishment. This
hexagram comprises of Water over Fire. The two elements are
complem entary and in separable to each other. All the Yin and
Yang lines are in their proper positions, which suggest success
and fame . Life has reached the ideal state, but the I Ching
warns us against complacency. It is important to take
precaution, for when fortune is at its peak, signs of decline will
appear.

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--
--
64. Before Climax
Fire/Water

--
Wei Ji represents a time when order has turn ed to disorder. The
Yin and Yang lines in this hexagram are not in their proper
positions, implying that Fire and Water can not act together or
be mutually useful. Being impulsive, careless or negligent in
co nducting affairs will result in failure. This hexagram indicates
that a lack of caution in attempting to dea l with disorder will
lead to failure . With caution will come progress and success.

TERMS USED IN THE CLASSICAL I CHING

-
7G Yuan Natural and original; no deviation

11 Heng Smooth and enjoyable; full growth

;flj Li Profitable and promising; benefit

~ Zhen Upright and firm; perseverance

~ Xiong Danger

~ Jiu Fault or Blame

j

m Hui Remorse or Regret

1i Lin Humiliation

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