The 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching Online

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64 hexagrams

#1
The Creative
乾 · Qián

Creative force, initiative, persistence.

#2
The Receptive
坤 · Kūn

Receptivity, support, devoted yielding.

#3
Difficulty at the Beginning
屯 · Zhūn

Sprouting through early obstacles.

#4
Youthful Folly
蒙 · Méng

Learning, inexperience seeking guidance.

#5
Waiting
需 · Xū

Patient waiting with nourishment.

#6
Conflict
訟 · Sòng

Dispute; seek fair resolution.

#7
The Army
師 · Shī

Organized discipline and leadership.

#8
Holding Together
比 · Bǐ

Alliance, belonging, affinity.

#9
Small Taming
小畜 · Xiǎo Chù

Gentle restraint, small accumulation.

#10
Treading
履 · Lǚ

Conduct and careful stepping.

#11
Peace
泰 · Tài

Harmony, prosperity flowing.

#12
Standstill
否 · Pǐ

Stagnation; withdraw and endure.

#13
Fellowship
同人 · Tóng Rén

Community with shared purpose.

#14
Great Possession
大有 · Dà Yǒu

Abundance held with clarity.

#15
Modesty
謙 · Qiān

Humility that brings completion.

#16
Enthusiasm
豫 · Yù

Joyful readiness and movement.

#17
Following
隨 · Suí

Adapt and follow what is timely.

#18
Work on the Decayed
蠱 · Gǔ

Repair what has been neglected.

#19
Approach
臨 · Lín

Approach with care and oversight.

#20
Contemplation
觀 · Guān

Observe and reflect before acting.

#21
Biting Through
噬嗑 · Shì Kè

Clear obstruction with firm justice.

#22
Grace
賁 · Bì

Adornment; form serving substance.

#23
Splitting Apart
剝 · Bō

Erosion; strip away the nonessential.

#24
Return
復 · Fù

Turning back; renewal begins.

#25
Innocence
無妄 · Wú Wàng

Act without ulterior design.

#26
Great Taming
大畜 · Dà Chù

Store strength; restrain the great.

#27
Nourishment
頤 · Yí

Care what you feed body and mind.

#28
Great Exceeding
大過 · Dà Guò

Extraordinary weight; need support.

#29
The Abysmal
坎 · Kǎn

Repeated danger; keep sincerity.

#30
The Clinging
離 · Lí

Clarity clinging to what illuminates.

#31
Influence
鹹 · Xián

Mutual attraction and feeling.

#32
Duration
恆 · Héng

Enduring consistency over time.

#33
Retreat
遁 · Dùn

Strategic withdrawal, not defeat.

#34
Great Power
大壯 · Dà Zhuàng

Strength that must stay upright.

#35
Progress
晉 · Jìn

Advancing into the light.

#36
Darkening of the Light
明夷 · Míng Yí

Hide brightness in hard times.

#37
The Family
家人 · Jiā Rén

Household order and roles.

#38
Opposition
睽 · Kuí

Divergence; seek small common ground.

#39
Obstruction
蹇 · Jiǎn

Difficulty ahead; turn to help.

#40
Deliverance
解 · Xiè

Release after tension eases.

#41
Decrease
損 · Sǔn

Simplify; sincere reduction.

#42
Increase
益 · Yì

Increase through giving and growth.

#43
Breakthrough
夬 · Guài

Decisive resolution, announced clearly.

#44
Coming to Meet
姤 · Gòu

Unexpected encounter; stay alert.

#45
Gathering Together
萃 · Cuì

Assemble around shared devotion.

#46
Pushing Upward
升 · Shēng

Steady ascent from the roots.

#47
Oppression
困 · Kùn

Exhaustion; keep the word intact.

#48
The Well
井 · Jǐng

Renewable resource for the community.

#49
Revolution
革 · Gé

Timely change of the old order.

#50
The Cauldron
鼎 · Dǐng

Transform and nourish culture.

#51
The Arousing
震 · Zhèn

Shock that awakens caution.

#52
Keeping Still
艮 · Gèn

Stillness; know when to stop.

#53
Development
漸 · Jiàn

Gradual progress like a tree.

#54
The Marrying Maiden
歸妹 · Guī Mèi

Entering a role with limits.

#55
Abundance
豐 · Fēng

Fullness at its peak; stay clear.

#56
The Wanderer
旅 · Lǚ

Traveler; keep small and courteous.

#57
The Gentle
巽 · Xùn

Penetrating influence like wind.

#58
The Joyous
兌 · Duì

Joy through sincere exchange.

#59
Dispersion
渙 · Huàn

Dissolve rigidity; reunite spirit.

#60
Limitation
節 · Jié

Healthy limits and measure.

#61
Inner Truth
中孚 · Zhōng Fú

Sincerity that reaches others.

#62
Small Exceeding
小過 · Xiǎo Guò

Attend to small matters carefully.

#63
After Completion
既濟 · Jì Jì

Order achieved; stay vigilant.

#64
Before Completion
未濟 · Wèi Jì

Not yet finished; careful crossing.