I Ching the Book of Changes

By His, Emperor Fu

Description
Excerpt: I. THE KHIEN HEXAGRAM CHIEN. Explanation of the entire figure by king Wan Khien (represents) what is great and originating, penetrating, advantageous, correct and firm. Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kau. 1. In the first (or lowest) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon lying hid (in the deep). It is not the time for active doing. 2. In the second NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon appearing in the field. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man. 3. In the third NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the superior man active and vigilant all the day, and in the evening still careful and apprehensive. (The position is) dangerous, but there will be no mistake. 4. In the fourth NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as the dragon looking) as if he were leaping up, but still in the deep. There will be no mistake. 5. In the fifth NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon on the wing in the sky. It will be advantageous to meet with the great man. 6. In the sixth (or topmost) NINE, undivided, (we see its subject as) the dragon exceeding the proper limits. There will be occasion for repentance.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents: I CHING. THE BOOK OF CHANGES, 1 -- Emperor Fu Hsi, 1 -- I. THE KHIEN HEXAGRAM, 2 -- II THE KHWAN HEXAGRAM, 3 -- III THE KUN HEXAGRAM, 4 -- IV THE MANG HEXAGRAM, 5 -- V THE HSU HEXAGRAM, 6 -- VI THE SUNG HEXAGRAM, 7 -- VII THE SZE HEXAGRAM, 7 -- VIII THE PI HEXAGRAM, 8 -- IX THE HSAIO KHU HEXAGRAM, 9 -- X THE LI HEXAGRAM, 10 -- XI THE THAI HEXAGRAM, 11 -- XII THE PHI HEXAGRAM, 12 -- XIII THE THUNG ZAN HEXAGRAM, 13 -- XIV THE TA YU HEXAGRAM, 13 -- XV THE KHIEN HEXAGRAM, 14 -- XVI THE YU HEXAGRAM, 15 -- XVII THE SUI HEXAGRAM, 16 -- XVIII THE KU HEXAGRAM, 17 -- XIX THE LIN HEXAGRAM, 17 -- XX THE KWAN HEXAGRAM, 18 -- XXI THE SHIH HO HEXAGRAM, 19 -- XXII THE PI HEXAGRAM, 20 -- XXIII THE PO HEXAGRAM, 21 -- XXIV THE FU HEXAGRAM, 21 -- XXV THE WU WANG HEXAGRAM, 22 -- XXVI THE TA KHU HEXAGRAM, 23 -- XXVII THE I HEXAGRAM, 24 -- XXVIII THE TA KWO HEXAGRAM, 25 -- XXIX THE KHAN HEXAGRAM, 25 -- XXX THE LI HEXAGRAM, 26 -- XXXI THE HSIEN HEXAGRAM, 27 -- XXXII THE HANG HEXAGRAM, 28 -- XXXIII THE THUN HEXAGRAM, 28 -- XXXIV THE TA KWANG HEXAGRAM, 29 -- XXXV THE CHIN HEXAGRAM, 30 -- XXXVI THE MING I HEXAGRAM, 31 -- XXXVII THE KIA ZAN HEXAGRAM, 32 -- XXXVIII THE KHWEI HEXAGRAM, 32 -- XXXIX THE KIEN HEXAGRAM, 33 -- XL THE KIEH HEXAGRAM, 34 -- XLI THE SUN HEXAGRAM, 35 -- XLII THE YI HEXAGRAM, 36 -- XLIII THE KWAI HEXAGRAM, 37 -- XLIV THE KAU HEXAGRAM, 38 -- XLV THE TSUI HEXAGRAM, 38 -- XLVI THE SHANG HEXAGRAM, 39 -- I CHING. THE BOOK OF CHANGES