The solid lines represents the yang, or male/active/creative energy, and the broken lines represent the yin or female/passive/ receptive energy. The hexagrams are composed of two trigrams that according to tradition, were developed by Emperor Fu-hsi (Fuxi) in about 2852 b.c. The foundation of the I Ching dates back thousands of years in Chinese history, the evolutionary product of thought that pondered humankind’s relationship to the tai chi, the Universal Principle. Like the tarot, the I Ching requires intuitive thought and an awareness of the flow and fl ux of energy throughout the universe. As a teacher, it instructs the pupil in how the Superior Man would respond to situations. It reflects a moment in time and shows probable outcomes if various alternatives are undertaken. The I Ching does not give definitive answers but forces the inquirer to look within for answers. Its symbols reveal a high moral, social, and political code.
The I Ching shows what is possible when the mature “Superior Man” is in harmony with the flow of yinand- yang energy. The toss of the coins or sticks creates a synchronous event with the search for guidance. There is no “coincidence” or “chance” but causality, Carl G.
The I Ching expresses an entire philosophy based upon the concept of a unified and cyclical universe, in which the future develops according to fixed laws and numbers. Each hexagram has a meaning, which must be interpreted. A hexagram is determined by the tossing three times of three coins or 50 yarrow sticks. The I Ching, which means “Book of Changes,” consists of 64 hexagrams of solid and broken lines. The I Ching (Yijing) is an ancient system of Chinese wisdom, often consulted for oracular Divination.
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