64 I Ching Hexagrams
Browse every hexagram by number, English title, Chinese name, pinyin, and six-line pattern.
Search by number, English title, Chinese name, or pinyin. Try “1”, “Creative”, “乾”, or “Qian”.
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Hexagram 1
The Creative
乾 (Qián)
Heaven, creative force, leadership, and strength. The ultimate yang principle.
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Hexagram 2
The Receptive
坤 (Kūn)
Earth, receptive force, nurturing, and yielding. The ultimate yin principle.
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Hexagram 3
Difficulty at Beginning
屯 (Zhūn)
Initial difficulties that require patience and perseverance to overcome.
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Hexagram 4
Youthful Folly
蒙 (Méng)
Inexperience and the need for guidance, learning, and wisdom.
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Hexagram 5
Waiting
需 (Xū)
Patient waiting for the right moment, trusting in divine timing.
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Hexagram 6
Conflict
訟 (Sòng)
Disputes and arguments that require careful resolution.
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Hexagram 7
The Army
師 (Shī)
Organized effort, discipline, and collective action under strong leadership.
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Hexagram 8
Holding Together
比 (Bǐ)
Unity, alliance, and mutual support among people.
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Hexagram 9
Small Taming
小畜 (Xiǎo Xù)
Gentle restraint and gradual accumulation of power.
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Hexagram 10
Treading
履 (Lǚ)
Careful conduct and proper behavior in dangerous situations.
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Hexagram 11
Peace
泰 (Tài)
Harmony, prosperity, and good fortune through balance.
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Hexagram 12
Standstill
否 (Pǐ)
Stagnation and blockage that prevents progress.
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Hexagram 13
Fellowship
同人 (Tóng Rén)
Community, cooperation, and shared goals among people.
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Hexagram 14
Great Possession
大有 (Dà Yǒu)
Abundance, great wealth, and successful achievement.
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Hexagram 15
Modesty
謙 (Qiān)
Humility and modesty that leads to respect and success.
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Hexagram 16
Enthusiasm
豫 (Yù)
Joy, enthusiasm, and the power to inspire others.
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Hexagram 17
Following
隨 (Suí)
Adaptability and the wisdom to follow the right leader.
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Hexagram 18
Work on Decay
蠱 (Gǔ)
Correcting corruption and restoring order through effort.
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Hexagram 19
Approach
臨 (Lín)
Leadership approach and the growth of influence and power.
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Hexagram 20
Contemplation
觀 (Guān)
Observation, reflection, and gaining insight through watching.
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Hexagram 21
Biting Through
噬嗑 (Shì Kè)
Decisive action to remove obstacles and achieve justice.
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Hexagram 22
Grace
賁 (Bì)
Beauty, elegance, and the importance of outward appearance.
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Hexagram 23
Splitting Apart
剝 (Bō)
Decay and disintegration that must be endured patiently.
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Hexagram 24
Return
復 (Fù)
Revival, new beginning, and the return of positive energy.
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Hexagram 25
Innocence
無妄 (Wú Wàng)
Natural spontaneity and acting without ulterior motives.
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Hexagram 26
Great Taming
大畜 (Dà Xù)
Great accumulation of power and resources through restraint.
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Hexagram 27
Nourishment
頤 (Yí)
Proper nourishment of body, mind, and spirit.
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Hexagram 28
Great Excess
大過 (Dà Guò)
Overwhelming situations that require extraordinary measures.
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Hexagram 29
The Abysmal
坎 (Kǎn)
Danger and difficulty that must be faced with courage.
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Hexagram 30
The Clinging
離 (Lí)
Clarity, brilliance, and the power of light and consciousness.
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Hexagram 31
Influence
咸 (Xián)
Mutual attraction and the power of gentle influence.
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Hexagram 32
Duration
恆 (Héng)
Persistence, endurance, and lasting relationships.
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Hexagram 33
Retreat
遯 (Dùn)
Strategic withdrawal and knowing when to step back.
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Hexagram 34
Great Power
大壯 (Dà Zhuàng)
Great strength that must be used with wisdom and restraint.
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Hexagram 35
Progress
晉 (Jìn)
Advancement, promotion, and steady progress toward goals.
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Hexagram 36
Darkening Light
明夷 (Míng Yí)
Concealing one's light during times of darkness and oppression.
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Hexagram 37
The Family
家人 (Jiā Rén)
Family harmony and the importance of proper relationships.
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Hexagram 38
Opposition
睽 (Kuí)
Conflict and misunderstanding that can be resolved through patience.
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Hexagram 39
Obstruction
蹇 (Jiǎn)
Obstacles and difficulties that require careful navigation.
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Hexagram 40
Deliverance
解 (Jiě)
Liberation, relief, and the resolution of problems.
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Hexagram 41
Decrease
損 (Sǔn)
Reduction and sacrifice that leads to future gain.
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Hexagram 42
Increase
益 (Yì)
Growth, benefit, and the expansion of good fortune.
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Hexagram 43
Breakthrough
夬 (Guài)
Decisive breakthrough and the resolution of long-standing issues.
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Hexagram 44
Coming to Meet
姤 (Gòu)
Unexpected encounters that may bring temptation or opportunity.
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Hexagram 45
Gathering Together
萃 (Cuì)
Assembly and the power of collective effort.
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Hexagram 46
Pushing Upward
升 (Shēng)
Gradual advancement and steady growth toward success.
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Hexagram 47
Oppression
困 (Kùn)
Exhaustion and oppression that tests one's inner strength.
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Hexagram 48
The Well
井 (Jǐng)
Constant renewal and the source of life and wisdom.
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Hexagram 49
Revolution
革 (Gé)
Transformation and necessary change for improvement.
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Hexagram 50
The Cauldron
鼎 (Dǐng)
Nourishment, transformation, and the vessel of cultural refinement.
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Hexagram 51
The Arousing
震 (Zhèn)
Thunder, shock, and the awakening power of sudden events.
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Hexagram 52
Keeping Still
艮 (Gèn)
Meditation, stillness, and the wisdom of knowing when to stop.
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Hexagram 53
Development
漸 (Jiàn)
Gradual progress and steady development toward maturity.
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Hexagram 54
Marrying Maiden
歸妹 (Guī Mèi)
Relationships based on attraction rather than deep compatibility.
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Hexagram 55
Abundance
豐 (Fēng)
Fullness, abundance, and the peak of achievement.
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Hexagram 56
The Wanderer
旅 (Lǚ)
Travel, temporary situations, and maintaining dignity while displaced.
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Hexagram 57
The Gentle
巽 (Xùn)
Wind, gentle penetration, and the power of persistent influence.
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Hexagram 58
The Joyous
兌 (Duì)
Joy, pleasure, and the lake's reflective tranquility.
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Hexagram 59
Dispersion
渙 (Huàn)
Dissolution of obstacles and the scattering of rigid patterns.
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Hexagram 60
Limitation
節 (Jié)
Restraint, moderation, and the wisdom of self-imposed limits.
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Hexagram 61
Inner Truth
中孚 (Zhōng Fú)
Sincerity, inner truth, and the power of authentic communication.
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Hexagram 62
Small Excess
小過 (Xiǎo Guò)
Minor transgressions and the need for careful attention to details.
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Hexagram 63
After Completion
既濟 (Jì Jì)
Success achieved but requiring continued vigilance to maintain.
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Hexagram 64
Before Completion
未濟 (Wèi Jì)
On the verge of completion but requiring final careful effort.
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