Unlock the Five Secret Patterns of the 64 Hexagrams

The original meaning of the I Ching (Yijing or I-Ching) can be found in the Mawangdui silk manuscript, which is considered the oldest version of the I Ching that we know of. This translation is intended for users of the I Ching who are looking for a more advanced and alternative interpretation of the sixty-four hexagrams than what they currently have. It also aims to help users understand why certain unexpected phrases or images appear in each line, which is due to hidden inner trigrams overlapping each line and specific patterns of yin or yang that need to be followed.

The hexagrams in the I Ching are actually stories or commentaries on a variety of human topics, with a focus on politics, warfare, government affairs, marriage, raising children, the different phases of human life, self-cultivation, and the typical affairs of the people during China's Shang and Zhou dynasties. The lines within each hexagram follow five distinct patterns that dictate how the commentary for each hexagram will unfold. These lines are not random, but rather are interconnected in a gradient or story sequence. Over the centuries, subsequent generations have either lost certain sentences or altered the original meaning of lines to promote moral teachings.

The sentences within a hexagram often relate to corresponding line placements in opposite, reverse, and paired hexagram complements, revealing secret correspondences that make this translation the most advanced available. This translation offers a unique perspective on the I Ching, emphasizing the importance of reading it like a book. Many hexagrams serve as political propaganda for the Zhou dynasty while critiquing the Chinese state of Shang. This translation is believed to be one of the most accurate versions of the I Ching currently available, and may serve as a foundation for future, even more superior translations as others begin to incorporate its insights.

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