The following is the overall description of the image. So im reading alfred huangs the complete i ching, and it mentions that each hexagram has a mutual, opposite, and inverse hexagram. Apr 01, 2014 common interpretation of the hexagram 14 as in the manifested world and at the subconscious level, heaven strong, active god supersedes everything else. When you click a changing or nonchanging line, the primary text of that line appears, and by pressing the read original text. They are called hexagrams in english because each figure is composed of six.
It is the basis for binary arithmetic and western mathematics. This indicates a time favoring strength on the inside and clarity and culture on the outside. If it is the only changing line, the hexagram becomes number thirtytwo, consistency,duration or standing fast, which is the implied proper response here. Compare to the reversed lines you can also compare this hexagram to its opposite according to the six lines, where each broken line is full, and vice versa. Remember to give back to society and to those in need. Those who understand the responsibility that comes with wealth are the ones best fitted to maintain it.
Each chapter and hexagram are in individual word documents that you can open using windows explorer, total commander or that you can open directly from word if you navigate to the folder wherever you saved it on your computer. Youthful folly, the symbol of covering, immaturity, uncultivated growth, youth, acquiring experience, youthful ignorance, enveloping, folly, darkness often the i ching uses this hexagram to show us that we should not be asking this question. Book of changes that can predict the future duration. I am in process of editing it to fit a different format. The ancient explanations in the book of changes give as its first meaning.
Six numbers between 6 and 9 are turned into a hexagram, which can then be looked up in the i ching book, arranged in an order known as the king wen sequence. The book of changes has been used as an aid to foretell the future and make decisions for thousands of years. I ching online the 64 i ching hexagrams and their meanings. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this chinese oracle will help to promote success and good fortune and to impart balance and perspective to your life. Thus, no matter what type of great possessions, hexagram 14 reminds the caster not to be greedy or be complacent in the current phase of life. What becomes great are the two strong lines growing into the hexagram from below. The meaning of each hexagram is affected by the presence of changing lines, which in turn point the way to a second, transformed hexagram. Hexagram unchanging feels to me like a backdrop, the scenery from which i emerge and blend with or fit into or find a place in. Possession in great measure, the symbol of great possession, sovereignty. To find you hexagram in the table, you need to divide it hexagram in spirit into two parts.
Use the table below to learn what i ching tells you. Move mouse pointer over any chinese character to see its meaning and pronunciation. Using the simple tools of three coins, one can seek insight from the i chlng regarding whatever question is on ones heart. About a month ago i posted an article about my i ching record book, offering it in a free pdf download. Gua ming, the hexagram names 8 gua bian, the hexagram changes 12 gua xu, the hexagram sequences 14 qian gua, the inverse pairs 16 pang tong gua, the opposite pairs 17 jiao gua, the reverse pairs 18 hu gua, the nuclear hexagrams 19 shi er di zhi, the twelve earthly branches 20 gua xiang, the hexagram image 21 ban xiang, the halfimages 22. The trigrams indicate that strength, the attribute of god, and light, the attribute of christ, are now united.
This is not a direct translation of the original book of changes from bc. I ching, the book of changes taught by degrees only. Peace when it changes to hexagram 14 great possessing da you. Modesty, the symbol of humility, moderation, humbling, respectfulhumble, yieldingretiring. You will find joy in attracting others when you work on your own negative issues.
The ancient explanations in the book of changes give as its first meaning, becoming great. If one remains conscious of difficulty, one remains without blame. Possession in great measure, the symbol of great possession, sovereignty, great having, great possessing, the great possessor, great wealth, abundance, having what is great, often means things other than material possessions or achievement. Ask advice about your health, dietary supplements whether you need any food supplies, medication, your relation, getting rich, or even how to fix your tv set that is broken. The above hexagram interpretation is part of ifates award winning free online iching readings. With the inclusion of symbols, nuclear trigrams, and other factors, the interpretation possibilities are. With the inclusion of symbols, nuclear trigrams, and other factors, the interpretation possibilities are pushed into the tens of millions. While multiple translations of the original text are available, they include many archaic references and can be difficult to understand for 21st century readers. James dekornes official website the gnostic book of changes. Interpretation meaning of i ching hexagram 11 pervading tai. Dating from the 4th century bc, it is traditionally consulted by performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass stalks.
The 64 i ching hexagrams an i ching hexagram is composed of two trigrams. I ching book of changes is with bob thomson and nicolas landa. In its most neutral interpretation, this line images a strong urge or impetus to take action. When nothing but sixes appears, the hexagram of the receptive changes into the. I ching, the classic bookofchanges this is version 4, with exactly the same functionality as version 3, but as yet without savereading option. But if you were asking about the ending and it gave a positive response i would take it that it will be good if you end. Hexagram 14 symbolizes a period where the caster will have great abundance without any obstacles currently in place. I ching was among the five classics edited by confucius, and the philosopher is reputed to have wished for fifty more years of life to study it.
According to many people it is one of our greatest treasures of wisdom. Sep 12, 2018 the book of changes i ching in chinese is one of the most important ancient books ever written. Obtaining this hexagram implies that modesty is needed in our attitude, meaning, to allow ourself to be led without resistance. I ching online about i ching or yi jing the book of changes. First 1 the initial plan more details 10, then 4 the vibration of the mother earth more 4. I ching hexagram 20 discover the meaning and interpretation of hexagram 20 kuan contemplation from the i ching book of changes. The book of changes, as it is known in the western world, dates back to before 1,000 b. However, the organization of the text has been changed to match the chinese version and the transliterated chinese names have been from their original form to their pinyin form. After all, great possession is part of a pair with people in harmony hexagram from cooperation and fellowship in a higher cause comes a sense of identity and confidence. Your experiences with unchanging castings, hexagram 14 i. Harvest the crop by a breakthrough that changes peoples awareness. Confucius, one of the greatest chinese philosophers said that by. The coins are thrown six times, while a question is held in mind. I ching hexagram 14 ta yu great possessing cafe au soul.
Changes in relationships with friends will lead to a lasting position. One volunteer drove the minibus, another washed the dishes and somehow this came together and became the great possession of a day centre that gave housebound. Pallas it is difficult to tell without knowing the question you asked and the hexagram you received. Jun 17, 2019 six in the third place changes to hexagram 26. Each hexagram in the book of changes correlates with some text that will help you to make the right decision. Ta yu unchanging can be a message that you already have all that you need so stop searching. The earth has the nature to contain almost anything above and below the ground. If you havent tried one yet, click here to try a free i ching reading now.
Author kari hohnes free online dream dictionary, online i ching and free tarot reading, yoga music and natures way of success. These are the key images of hexagram fortynine of the i ching or book of changes. Consulting the i ching traditionally the i ching is consulted by throwing 50 yarrow stalks, but usually a set of three coins is used. I ching hexagram 14 discover the meaning and interpretation of hexagram 14 ta yu great possessing from the i ching book of changes. Obtaining this hexagram implies that modesty is needed in our attitude, meaning, to allow ourself to. The i ching can be used as a divinatory oracle and is the basis for. What is the book of changes, or commonly known as the i ching. The i ching uses a type of divination called cleromancy, which produces apparently random numbers. In some cases it leads to the same hexagram as the one where the trigrams are switched.
For centuries, the i ching or book of changes has been consulted for sage advice at lifes turning points. The english text of the translation is derived from sacred books of the east, volume 16, the i ching by james legge, 1899 source. This suggests a compulsive, unconscious drive, or an illconsidered impulse to act. I ching, the book of changes december 17, 2016 september 14, 2017 taughtbydegree astrology, chinese astrology, i ching 12th december 2016 is the 64th year of my existence having born in year of the chinese water dragon, month of black rat, the day of. What i cant find however is the difference in the symbolism between an opposite and inverse hexagram. The 2,500 year old yijing or i ching, translated as the book of changes, is a chinese work of divination and prophecy. I ching the book of changes worlds oldest book of wisdom. Each hexagram is part of a pair that that activates hidden paths of. The power is in the toes, the lowest part of the body, and the very bottom of the hexagram.
Two collections belonging to antiquity are mentioned. This abundance can be many things from work success to wealth. Other variations include possession in great measure and the great possession. His truth is then associating, then awesome impressive. Changes in line 3 offered to the son of heaven a change in this line close to the center of the hexagram is a reminder that thanks should be made even for things earned with ones own sweat and hard work. In the beginning, a flareup of inspiration will highlight the small treasure on the inside plane. Oct 22, 2014 the book of changes i ching in chinese is one of the most important ancient books ever written. Hex 14 unchanging feels more where i become aware of what i am and what i have in particular as an individual. He makes a difference between himself and his neighbor.
Changes for i ching record book i ching meditations. Meditate to help eliminate emotional or physical ailments. But that is my guess not knowing the question and the hexagram. Great possession with book of changes classical text, predictions and advises. A strong character is authorative when that is necessary, but just as easy he can be nice and sympathizing. The gnostic book of changes james dekornes official. I ching hexagram 20 kuan contemplation cafe au soul. The book of changes i ching in chinese is one of the most important ancient books ever written.
October 14, 2011 one very recent and creative interpretation of the i ching came from the mystic philosopher terence mckenna in a presentation he called timewave zero, where he laid out the text of the classic across a timeline of world events and found they corresponded to a. Click on the image of an i ching hexagram to get to its webpage. Hexagram 14 great possession free i ching with detail. Interpretation meaning of i ching hexagram 14 great possessing da you. Enter your question in the available textbox, if you want. Moderate auspicious hexagram 2 represent the earth, the mother, and the helper. I ching the book of changes for countless centuries emperor and peasant, scholar and unlearned alike have sought to understand the timeless wisdom and eerie divinations of the i ching, translated, the book of changes. Jan 14, 20 the 2,500 year old yijing or i ching, translated as the book of changes, is a chinese work of divination and prophecy. Each of the 64 hexagrams has its own name, meaning, and divinatory text.