Reference
The 64 hexagrams
Every hexagram of the I Ching, with its trigrams, its judgment, and what each of the six lines carries. Read one on its own, or cast one against your own chart.
- 1乾The CreativeSustained creative effort succeeds; lead with integrity and persistence.
- 2坤The ReceptiveReceptive devotion brings success; support, follow, and stay grounded.
- 3屯Difficulty at the BeginningBeginnings are tangled; gather help and organize before pushing ahead.
- 4蒙Youthful FollyInexperience clears through honest questions and a willing teacher.
- 5需WaitingWait with confidence; nourishment and the right moment will come.
- 6訟ConflictIn conflict, seek fair mediation; pressing all the way invites loss.
- 7師The ArmyCollective effort needs discipline and a trusted, just leader.
- 8比Holding TogetherSeek union now; choose allies sincerely and commit early.
- 9小畜Small TamingSmall forces restrain; refine and accumulate—success is gradual.
- 10履TreadingTread carefully on a risky path; courteous conduct keeps you safe.
- 11泰PeaceHeaven and earth meet; a season of flow and prosperity—use it well.
- 12否StandstillThings stagnate; withdraw, conserve integrity, and wait out the block.
- 13同人FellowshipFellowship in the open succeeds; unite people around a shared aim.
- 14大有Great PossessionGreat possession; hold abundance modestly and share generously.
- 15謙ModestyModesty carries through; quiet, proportionate strength is honored.
- 16豫EnthusiasmEnthusiasm aligns others; prepare and let momentum gather support.
- 17隨FollowingFollowing brings success when you adapt to what truly leads.
- 18蠱Work on What Has DecayedRepair what has decayed; address inherited problems with care.
- 19臨ApproachApproach with sincerity while the time is favorable; growth nears.
- 20觀ContemplationContemplate before acting; observe, and let example guide others.
- 21噬嗑Biting ThroughBite through the obstacle; firm, fair action clears what blocks union.
- 22賁GraceGrace and form matter, but let substance lead the beauty.
- 23剝Splitting ApartThings strip away; do not force—preserve the core and wait.
- 24復ReturnReturn of the light; a small new beginning—move with the turning.
- 25無妄InnocenceAct with innocent sincerity; force nothing and stay true.
- 26大畜Great TamingGreat restraint stores power; cultivate strength for a larger task.
- 27頤NourishmentMind what nourishes you and others—words, food, and attention.
- 28大過Great PreponderanceThe load is excessive; act decisively to relieve the strain.
- 29坎The AbysmalRepeated danger; stay sincere and steady, flow through like water.
- 30離The ClingingClarity depends on what you cling to; illuminate with care.
- 31咸InfluenceMutual attraction; respond with openness to genuine influence.
- 32恒DurationEndurance succeeds; keep a steady course and consistent purpose.
- 33遯RetreatTimely retreat preserves strength; withdraw with dignity, not fear.
- 34大壯Great PowerGreat power; use force with restraint and an ethical aim.
- 35晉ProgressProgress and recognition rise like the sun; advance openly.
- 36明夷Darkening of the LightThe light is dimmed; protect your brilliance and persevere quietly.
- 37家人The FamilyOrder in roles and at home brings wider harmony.
- 38睽OppositionOpposition and difference; find small common ground despite tension.
- 39蹇ObstructionFacing obstruction, pause and seek wise help; detour with patience.
- 40解DeliveranceDeliverance; release tension and resolve matters without delay.
- 41損DecreaseDecrease wisely; simplify and give up excess to gain what matters.
- 42益IncreaseIncrease flows; act generously while the favorable time lasts.
- 43夬BreakthroughBreakthrough; resolve openly and firmly, but avoid harshness.
- 44姤Coming to MeetA powerful encounter arrives; stay alert to subtle influence.
- 45萃Gathering TogetherGathering together; unite around a center with sincere purpose.
- 46升Pushing UpwardPushing upward gradually; steady cultivation brings ascent.
- 47困OppressionOppression and limit; hold inner truth, speak less, endure.
- 48井The WellThe well nourishes all; tend the shared source and structure.
- 49革RevolutionRevolution; change at the right time, with trust, sheds the old.
- 50鼎The CauldronThe cauldron transforms; nourish what is refined and worthy.
- 51震The ArousingShock awakens; stay composed, and the disturbance passes.
- 52艮Keeping StillKeeping still; rest the mind, and act only when the moment is right.
- 53漸DevelopmentGradual development; advance step by step toward maturity.
- 54歸妹The Marrying MaidenAn imperfect fit; mind your position and proceed with care.
- 55豐AbundanceAbundance at its peak; enjoy fullness while staying clear-eyed.
- 56旅The TravelerThe traveler; stay modest and careful on unfamiliar ground.
- 57巽The GentleGentle, persistent influence penetrates; small steady pressure works.
- 58兌The JoyousJoy and open exchange bring success; share sincerely.
- 59渙DispersionDissolve rigidity; disperse what blocks and reconnect.
- 60節LimitationHelpful limits bring order; measure things and do not overextend.
- 61中孚Inner TruthInner truth and sincerity move others; trust resonates.
- 62小過Small PreponderanceSmall matters, careful steps; be humble and attend to detail.
- 63既濟After CompletionAfter completion; order is achieved—stay vigilant against decline.
- 64未濟Before CompletionBefore completion; almost there—careful steps finish the work.
Casting a hexagram
Traditionally you cast with three coins, six times, building the hexagram from the bottom line upward. Lines that come up all-heads or all-tails are changing lines, and they mark where the situation is in motion. Ming Clarity casts this way, then reads the result against your BaZi and Zi Wei Dou Shu chart so the answer is tied to your own timing rather than a generic verse.