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Oracle of Changes

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What is I-ching?

I-ching (Book of Changes) is a divination book used by the ancient Chinese Kings and princes to predict what is likely to happen in the future based on past and present data.

The name of the book is made of two characters: I, meaning "change" and ching, meaning a classic, holy, book.

So, I-ching is one of the most important books of the Chinese tradition and, as such, has influenced China's culture in all its forms.

Chinese character for "change"

Here, I-ching is approached mainly as a divination means just because it has been used as such from the beginnings, several thousand years ago.

I-ching and Taoism

I-ching is part of the Taoist tradition because it provides valuable insight through divination to Taoist disciples who learn how to accommodate the ever changing course of life events.

A few years ago, our Taoist society - Way of Perfect Emptiness - has created the first online Taoism course that includes a special part dedicated to the study of the I-ching.

This part teaches one about the content of the book and the method of consulting it as oracle.

Also it deals with the art of interpreting the meaning of its symbolic answers.

The course provides examples of interpreted answers regarding questions about typical life situations such as: health, profession, love, money, politics, and more.

The short version of this course is available right now from => Explore the short version for beginners.

I-ching Downloads and Resources

This site also provides:

• A download page dedicated to online and desktop programs for consulting the oracle;
   
• A pictures gallery related to I-ching symbols , links to other sites, and other online resources including English and Chinese versions of the Book of Changes
   
• A Bookstore listing the must-read books.

I-ching Dictionary PDF

Now you can order our complete I-ching dictionary in PDF. It is helpful if you wish to study the I-ching divination.

• Order the I-ching dictionary (PDF)

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Should you have questions about your I-ching consultation, the meaning of the hexagrams and texts assigned, just join our Google I-ching group and receive free online assistance.