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64 Hexagrams

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  1. 01 The Creative (Qián) Strong and rising — just don't push too hard
  2. 02 The Receptive (Kūn) Generous as the earth — going along with things takes you further
  3. 03 Difficulty at the Beginning (Zhūn) Every beginning is hard — get through it and the way opens
  4. 04 Youthful Folly (Méng) When you can't see clearly, first find the right person
  5. 05 Waiting (Xū) The time hasn't come yet — waiting is a skill too
  6. 06 Conflict (Sòng) Winning an argument isn't always winning
  7. 07 The Army (Shī) Leading a group well depends on being upright
  8. 08 Holding Together (Bǐ) With people to help, things get done
  9. 09 The Taming Power of the Small (Xiǎo Xù) The clouds have come, but the rain hasn't fallen
  10. 10 Treading (Lǚ) Even stepping on a tiger's tail, you can pass safely
  11. 11 Peace (Tài) Heaven and earth in touch — the smoothest of times
  12. 12 Standstill (Pǐ) When things are blocked, first hold your own ground
  13. 13 Fellowship (Tóng Rén) When a group is of one heart, things get done
  14. 14 Possession in Great Measure (Dà Yǒu) When your hands are full, hold them steady
  15. 15 Modesty (Qiān) The one hexagram where all six lines are good
  16. 16 Enthusiasm (Yù) Spring thunder sounds — the moment has come
  17. 17 Following (Suí) Follow the right person, and things get done
  18. 18 Work on What Has Been Spoiled (Gǔ) When something has gone bad, roll up your sleeves and fix it
  19. 19 Approach (Lín) Good luck has come, like a pool of living water
  20. 20 Contemplation (Guān) Look clearly first, then act
  21. 21 Biting Through (Shì Kè) What's stuck in the middle must be bitten through
  22. 22 Grace (Bì) It looks good on the outside — be solid within
  23. 23 Splitting Apart (Bō) When things peel away layer by layer, hold your ground first
  24. 24 Return (Fù) In the coldest days, spring is already on its way
  25. 25 Innocence (Wú Wàng) Act without falsehood, and stay true when trouble comes
  26. 26 The Taming Power of the Great (Dà Xù) Save up enough first, then set out
  27. 27 The Corners of the Mouth (Yí) Be most careful with what comes in and out of the mouth
  28. 28 Preponderance of the Great (Dà Guò) The load is too heavy, and the beam has bent
  29. 29 The Abysmal (Kǎn) One pit after another — keep your heart steady
  30. 30 The Clinging (Lí) Light needs something to cling to if it is to last
  31. 31 Influence (Xián) When the heart is moved — that is influence
  32. 32 Duration (Héng) What lasts is what keeps going
  33. 33 Retreat (Dùn) Taking a step back is not giving up
  34. 34 The Power of the Great (Dà Zhuàng) The stronger you are, the more you should hold back
  35. 35 Progress (Jìn) The sun has risen, climbing step by step
  36. 36 Darkening of the Light (Míng Yí) When it gets dark, keep your light hidden
  37. 37 The Family (Jiā Rén) The family's fire needs everyone to add fuel
  38. 38 Opposition (Kuí) When you disagree, small things can still be done
  39. 39 Obstruction (Jiǎn) Water ahead, mountains behind — stop for a moment
  40. 40 Deliverance (Xiè) After the thunderstorm, the knot comes loose
  41. 41 Decrease (Sǔn) Letting go is how you gain
  42. 42 Increase (Yì) When good things come, share them downward
  43. 43 Breakthrough (Guài) What must be cut off should be said clearly, in public
  44. 44 Coming to Meet (Gòu) A chance meeting — take a good look at who has come
  45. 45 Gathering Together (Cuì) When people gather, good luck gathers too
  46. 46 Pushing Upward (Shēng) Like a tree, growing upward inch by inch
  47. 47 Oppression (Kùn) The lake has run dry, and you are stuck
  48. 48 The Well (Jǐng) The well never moves, and everyone who passes drinks from it
  49. 49 Revolution (Gé) When it's time to change, change
  50. 50 The Cauldron (Dǐng) With three legs steady, the meal can cook
  51. 51 The Arousing (Zhèn) The thunder is frightening, but you'll laugh afterwards
  52. 52 Keeping Still (Gèn) When it's time to stop, stop
  53. 53 Development (Jiàn) The wild goose flies higher, one stage at a time
  54. 54 The Marrying Maiden (Guī Mèi) What starts on impulse rarely lasts
  55. 55 Abundance (Fēng) Even with the sun at noon, remember it will set
  56. 56 The Wanderer (Lǚ) Away from home, caution comes first
  57. 57 The Gentle (Xùn) Like the wind, it finds its way everywhere
  58. 58 The Joyous (Duì) Share happy things with your friends
  59. 59 Dispersion (Huàn) Scattered hearts need to be gathered again
  60. 60 Limitation (Jié) Have limits, but don't make yourself suffer
  61. 61 Inner Truth (Zhōng Fú) Sincerity in the heart can move even the fishes
  62. 62 Preponderance of the Small (Xiǎo Guò) Small things you can do; leave big things alone for now
  63. 63 After Completion (Jì Jì) Once it's done, guard against what comes after
  64. 64 Before Completion (Wèi Jì) Not yet across the river — the story isn't over

Find by trigrams

Find the upper trigram on the left and the lower trigram across the top.

Upper / Lower ☰Heaven☱Lake☲Fire☳Thunder☴Wind☵Water☶Mountain☷Earth
☰Heaven 1The Creative (Qián)10Treading (Lǚ)13Fellowship (Tóng Rén)25Innocence (Wú Wàng)44Coming to Meet (Gòu)6Conflict (Sòng)33Retreat (Dùn)12Standstill (Pǐ)
☱Lake 43Breakthrough (Guài)58The Joyous (Duì)49Revolution (Gé)17Following (Suí)28Preponderance of the Great (Dà Guò)47Oppression (Kùn)31Influence (Xián)45Gathering Together (Cuì)
☲Fire 14Possession in Great Measure (Dà Yǒu)38Opposition (Kuí)30The Clinging (Lí)21Biting Through (Shì Kè)50The Cauldron (Dǐng)64Before Completion (Wèi Jì)56The Wanderer (Lǚ)35Progress (Jìn)
☳Thunder 34The Power of the Great (Dà Zhuàng)54The Marrying Maiden (Guī Mèi)55Abundance (Fēng)51The Arousing (Zhèn)32Duration (Héng)40Deliverance (Xiè)62Preponderance of the Small (Xiǎo Guò)16Enthusiasm (Yù)
☴Wind 9The Taming Power of the Small (Xiǎo Xù)61Inner Truth (Zhōng Fú)37The Family (Jiā Rén)42Increase (Yì)57The Gentle (Xùn)59Dispersion (Huàn)53Development (Jiàn)20Contemplation (Guān)
☵Water 5Waiting (Xū)60Limitation (Jié)63After Completion (Jì Jì)3Difficulty at the Beginning (Zhūn)48The Well (Jǐng)29The Abysmal (Kǎn)39Obstruction (Jiǎn)8Holding Together (Bǐ)
☶Mountain 26The Taming Power of the Great (Dà Xù)41Decrease (Sǔn)22Grace (Bì)27The Corners of the Mouth (Yí)18Work on What Has Been Spoiled (Gǔ)4Youthful Folly (Méng)52Keeping Still (Gèn)23Splitting Apart (Bō)
☷Earth 11Peace (Tài)19Approach (Lín)36Darkening of the Light (Míng Yí)24Return (Fù)46Pushing Upward (Shēng)7The Army (Shī)15Modesty (Qiān)2The Receptive (Kūn)