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The Book of Changes

All 64 I Ching Hexagrams

A hexagram is a figure made from six yin or yang lines, arranged from the bottom upward. The I Ching contains 64 possible hexagrams because each line has two basic states and six positions produce 64 distinct combinations. Each figure joins a lower and an upper trigram, creating a particular structure and image through which to consider change.

During a reading, old yin and old yang are changing lines. Turning those lines into their opposites produces a relating hexagram, adding movement and context to the primary figure. This guide lets you find a cast by number or browse the full King Wen sequence. Detailed interpretation pages are now available for all 64 Hexagrams.

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The King Wen Sequence

Select a guide to read its meaning, changing lines, and practical themes.

  1. 1.Qian (乾) — The Creative

    creative force and purposeful action.

  2. 2.Kun (坤) — The Receptive

    receptivity, support, and patient strength.

  3. 3.Zhun (屯) — Difficulty at the Beginning

    the confusion and growth of a difficult beginning.

  4. 4.Meng (蒙) — Youthful Folly

    learning through inexperience and good guidance.

  5. 5.Xu (需) — Waiting

    waiting with preparation and trust.

  6. 6.Song (訟) — Conflict

    disagreement, limits, and careful resolution.

  7. 7.Shi (師) — The Army

    organized effort, discipline, and responsible leadership.

  8. 8.Bi (比) — Holding Together

    belonging, alliance, and mutual commitment.

  9. 9.Xiao Chu (小畜) — The Taming Power of the Small

    steady influence through small actions.

  10. 10.Lu (履) — Treading

    careful conduct in a sensitive situation.

  11. 11.Tai (泰) — Peace

    harmony, exchange, and flourishing.

  12. 12.Pi (否) — Standstill

    stagnation and the need to preserve integrity.

  13. 13.Tong Ren (同人) — Fellowship with Others

    fellowship built around a shared purpose.

  14. 14.Da You (大有) — Possession in Great Measure

    abundance used with clarity and generosity.

  15. 15.Qian (謙) — Modesty

    modesty that makes lasting progress possible.

  16. 16.Yu (豫) — Enthusiasm

    enthusiasm directed through structure.

  17. 17.Sui (隨) — Following

    responsive following and willing adaptation.

  18. 18.Gu (蠱) — Work on What Has Been Spoiled

    repairing neglect, decay, or inherited problems.

  19. 19.Lin (臨) — Approach

    approach, encouragement, and growing influence.

  20. 20.Guan (觀) — Contemplation

    observation, perspective, and becoming an example.

  21. 21.Shi He (噬嗑) — Biting Through

    decisive action that clears an obstruction.

  22. 22.Bi (賁) — Grace

    grace, form, and appropriate presentation.

  23. 23.Bo (剝) — Splitting Apart

    erosion, loss, and yielding to what is ending.

  24. 24.Fu (復) — The Turning Point

    return, renewal, and the first movement of recovery.

  25. 25.Wu Wang (無妄) — Innocence

    natural conduct free from contrivance.

  26. 26.Da Chu (大畜) — The Taming Power of the Great

    restraint that builds strength and capacity.

  27. 27.Yi (頤) — The Corners of the Mouth

    nourishment through what you take in and give out.

  28. 28.Da Guo (大過) — Preponderance of the Great

    exceptional pressure requiring exceptional care.

  29. 29.Kan (坎) — The Abysmal

    repeated difficulty and learning to move through danger.

  30. 30.Li (離) — The Clinging

    clarity, dependence, and sustained awareness.

  31. 31.Xian (咸) — Influence

    mutual influence, attraction, and responsiveness.

  32. 32.Heng (恆) — Duration

    endurance through consistent principles.

  33. 33.Dun (遯) — Retreat

    strategic retreat from an unfavorable position.

  34. 34.Da Zhuang (大壯) — The Power of the Great

    great power governed by restraint.

  35. 35.Jin (晉) — Progress

    visible progress and recognition.

  36. 36.Ming Yi (明夷) — The Darkening of the Light

    protecting inner clarity during adversity.

  37. 37.Jia Ren (家人) — The Family

    healthy roles and order within a close group.

  38. 38.Kui (睽) — Opposition

    difference, contrast, and useful opposition.

  39. 39.Jian (蹇) — Obstruction

    obstruction that calls for help or a new route.

  40. 40.Jie (解) — Deliverance

    release, relief, and the easing of tension.

  41. 41.Sun (損) — Decrease

    deliberate decrease that restores balance.

  42. 42.Yi (益) — Increase

    increase through generosity and timely action.

  43. 43.Guai (夬) — Breakthrough

    resolute disclosure without aggression.

  44. 44.Gou (姤) — Coming to Meet

    an influential encounter that needs clear boundaries.

  45. 45.Cui (萃) — Gathering Together

    gathering people and resources around a center.

  46. 46.Sheng (升) — Pushing Upward

    gradual ascent through patient effort.

  47. 47.Kun (困) — Oppression

    exhaustion, confinement, and keeping faith.

  48. 48.Jing (井) — The Well

    shared resources and the wellspring of community.

  49. 49.Ge (革) — Revolution

    necessary change and legitimate renewal.

  50. 50.Ding (鼎) — The Cauldron

    transformation through culture, care, and right use.

  51. 51.Zhen (震) — The Arousing

    shock, awakening, and composure after surprise.

  52. 52.Gen (艮) — Keeping Still

    stillness, boundaries, and knowing when to stop.

  53. 53.Jian (漸) — Development

    gradual development through dependable steps.

  54. 54.Gui Mei (歸妹) — The Marrying Maiden

    an unequal or transitional relationship.

  55. 55.Feng (豐) — Abundance

    fullness, visibility, and managing a peak.

  56. 56.Lu (旅) — The Wanderer

    the perspective and caution of a traveler.

  57. 57.Xun (巽) — The Gentle

    gentle penetration through repeated influence.

  58. 58.Dui (兌) — The Joyous

    open exchange, joy, and sincere communication.

  59. 59.Huan (渙) — Dispersion

    dispersion of barriers and renewed connection.

  60. 60.Jie (節) — Limitation

    limits that create workable freedom.

  61. 61.Zhong Fu (中孚) — Inner Truth

    inner truth expressed through trustworthy action.

  62. 62.Xiao Guo (小過) — Preponderance of the Small

    attention to small matters in an exceptional time.

  63. 63.Ji Ji (既濟) — After Completion

    completion that still requires vigilance.

  64. 64.Wei Ji (未濟) — Before Completion

    the unfinished transition before completion.