I Ching--to many Westerners it seems mysterious and obscure, not to mention incredibly complex. Yet it's treasured by million of Orientals as a valued oracle and tool for divination.
Thanks to J. H. Brennan and his latest book, The Magical I Ching, the ancient wisdom is now accessible to all those wishing guidance in making choices. Brennan emphasizes that I Ching does not predict the future. It works by giving you "insight into what's likely to happen if you take a certain course of action." He adds, "perhaps even more usefully, it will give you advice on the best course of action to take in order to achieve the ends you desire." How can something that's thousands of years old be effective in a contemporary world? It's based on the principle of synchronicity and the knowledge that everything is in some way connected. I Ching works "because it senses the hidden linkages" in situations. Like computers, I Ching is a binary system. It uses a broken line and a solid line. These lines are grouped into hexagrams--each hexagram contains a unique arrangement of six lines. There are a total of 64 hexagrams. Each hexagram is generated line-by-line. Hexagrams may be generated in several ways, some of them quite simple. Brennan discusses the various methods fully, presenting complete details and illustrations. Once the lines of the hexagram has been determined, it must then be interpreted. Once again, Brennan comes to the reader's aid--he includes a complete and contemporary translation of every hexagram. Those consulting the I Ching may use it for advice in everyday decisions, but it can also be used for pathworking, rituals, opening astral doorways, and spiritual guidance. Brennan weaves instructions for these activities in with the fascinating history of I Ching and his personal experiences. Brennan has authored more than 70 books and lectures frequently on subjects like metaphysics, spirituality, and psychology. He says "the techniques, tips, and explanations given in [The Magical I Ching] are designed to bring you a new perspective on the I Ching and encourage you to use this ancient system in a magical way." Readers will find that he's provided all the information they need in an easy-to-understand way, and they will be able to generate their first hexagram with the simply process described on page 25. Once that's done, a whole new world opens up. |
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