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What does the phrase "the way of the sun and moon" in the Great Treatise mean?
This phrase speaks of the lawful rhythm of the sun and moon, taking it as the model for every cycle in the Yi: when things reach an extreme they change, when they change they flow. Tradition attributes the Great Treatise to Confucius, but modern scholarship sees it as a textual layer formed over many generations.
From the article “Sun and Moon in the I Ching: What the Li and Kan Trigrams Mean”
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Sun and Moon in the I Ching: What the Li and Kan Trigrams Mean
In the I Ching the Li trigram stands for the sun and Kan for the moon. Where the classic texts say so, how commentators explain it, and how schools differ.
The Character Minh 明 in Han Characters and the Yin Yang Philosophy of Sun and Moon
Minh 明 is written with Sun and Moon and means brightness. What the Shuowen Jiezi records about it, and how the I Ching links sun, moon and light.
What is the I Ching: origins and the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams
What is the I Ching? Trace its origins in yin and yang lines and the philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Eight Trigrams, from the two symbols to the 64 hexagrams.
What is Kinh Dịch?
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical and divination system built on 64 hexagrams formed from the eight trigrams, or Bagua.
How the I Ching Became a Classic: How Song Scholars Read the Changes, and the Routes the I Ching Took to Vietnam and the West
Canonized in 135 BCE, the I Ching was reread by Song scholars along image-number and meaning-principle lines, then spread to Vietnam and the West.
Sun and Moon in Astrology: Reading the Sun Sign and Moon Sign Together
Alan Leo (1910) gave the Sun sign to the individual and the Moon sign to the personality, reading 144 pairs together. We read his text and note its limits.
Sun and Moon in Numerology: Why Number 1 Is the Sun and Number 2 the Moon
Number 1 as the Sun and number 2 as the Moon is a convention of modern numerology, spread by Cheiro's 1926 book. We read his text and the test results.
What Do The Sun and The Moon Side by Side in Tarot Say?
Placing The Sun beside The Moon contrasts the light and dark poles of the Major Arcana. What Waite wrote, how the pair is read today, and its limits.
How Does Online I Ching Coin Tossing Work and How Do You Read the Result? A Guide from Casting to Interpretation
Online I Ching casting tosses three coins six times to form one hexagram. This guide covers the Tam Tài principle, the primary and changing hexagrams.
Heavenly Stem Gui: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Heavenly Stem Gui (癸) is Yin Water, tied to the North and winter in the I Ching, and read through hexagrams such as Kan.
Hexagram 30 Thuần Ly (離, ䷝): Clinging and Illuminating in the I Ching
Hexagram 30 Thuần Ly in the I Ching explores clinging and illuminating. It covers the structure, judgment, six line texts, and the image.
Hexagram 22 (Bi, Mountain over Fire) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Hexagram 22 (Bi, Mountain over Fire) in the I Ching covers adornment and refinement, plus how to apply its lessons in life, work and relationships.
Heavenly Stem Xin: Yin Yang Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Explore Heavenly Stem Xin: Yin Metal, sharp and refined nature, role in the I Ching, generating and overcoming relationships, and application.
Hexagram 27 (Shan Lei Yi): Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Explore Hexagram 27 (Shan Lei Yi) in the I Ching, from its structure and philosophy on nurturing body and mind to practical applications in modern life.
Heavenly Stem Ding (Đinh): Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Heavenly Stem Ding is Yin Fire: a small flame, gentle light and spreading warmth. In the I Ching it points to quiet maturity and nourishment.
The Heavenly Stem Geng: Yin Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Geng is Yang Metal in the I Ching, tied to the West, autumn and the Qian hexagram, and stands for strength, decisiveness and righteousness.
Decoding the Hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons
The hexagram Fire over Heaven (Da You) in the I Ching symbolizes great prosperity, and its lessons center on staying humble and keeping a bright mind.
The Heavenly Stem Ren: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
The Heavenly Stem Ren in the I Ching is Yang Water, tied to great rivers and the Kan hexagram. Its depth and wisdom shape how it is read.
Decoding the Qian Hexagram in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons
The Qian hexagram in the I Ching has Earth below and Mountain above, and all six lines are auspicious. Its structure teaches humility.
Heavenly Stem Giap: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Heavenly Stem Giap carries the Yang Wood attribute, symbolizing beginnings and growth. In the I Ching, it links to the Zhen and Qian hexagrams.
Heavenly Stem Yi: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Heavenly Stem Yi is Yin Wood in the I Ching, linked to the Kun and Xun hexagrams and seen as gentle, adaptable and quietly resilient.
Hexagram 23 (Bo / Splitting Apart) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Hexagram 23 (Bo / Splitting Apart) in the I Ching: the mountain over the earth, stripping and decline, and lessons on yielding and waiting for recovery.
Hexagram 26: Shan Tian Da Xu (Great Accumulation) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Explore Hexagram 26 (Shan Tian Da Xu) in the I Ching: its symbolism, judgment, the meaning of inner accumulation, and practical applications in work and life.
Decoding Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons
Hexagram 19 (Lin) in the I Ching: its lines, the Earth and Lake trigrams, and lessons on leadership, nurturing, and sustainable growth.
Who Wrote the I Ching: The Fu Xi and King Wen Tradition and What Excavated Manuscripts Show
Fu Xi, King Wen, the Duke of Zhou and Confucius are all credited with the I Ching, but excavated manuscripts point to a late Western Zhou compilation.
Hexagram 25 (Wu Wang / Innocence) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Hexagram 25 (Wu Wang / Innocence) in the I Ching: its image, judgment and meaning, plus how integrity and sincerity apply in life, career and spirituality.
Heavenly Stem Ji: Yin Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Heavenly Stem Ji is the 6th of the 10 stems, tied to Yin Earth. Its I Ching traits, Five Elements ties and divination uses are explained here.
Heavenly Stem Wu (Mau): Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Explore in detail the Heavenly Stem Wu (Mau): its Yang Earth nature, position in the I Ching, interactions with other elements, and practical meanings.
Heavenly Stem Bing: Yin-Yang and Five Elements Characteristics in the I Ching
Heavenly Stem Bing in the I Ching is Yang Fire, tied to the Li hexagram and the sun, with traits like openness, wisdom, and a risk of impatience.
Decoding the Hexagram Ze Lei Sui (Following) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons
Explore the structure of the hexagram Ze Lei Sui (Following, #17) in the I Ching, along with profound lessons on following, leadership, and adaptation.
Hexagram 28 Da Quo (Great Exceeding) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Hexagram 28 Da Quo in the I Ching: its structure, meaning, and guidance for handling extraordinary pressure when a heavy burden overwhelms a weak foundation.
Decoding Hexagram Wind over Earth (Guan) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons
Hexagram Guan (Wind over Earth) in the I Ching symbolizes observation and contemplation, with lessons on seeing oneself and the world clearly before acting.
Hexagram Fire and Thunder, Biting Through - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Hexagram 21, Fire and Thunder, Biting Through: its image and meaning on law and overcoming obstacles, plus how to apply its advice to work.
Hexagram 24 (Earth over Thunder - Fu/Return) - Meaning and Application in the I Ching
Hexagram 24 (Fu/Return) in the I Ching marks the return of yang energy and recovery after decline, with guidance on patience and steady action.
Decoding Hexagram 16 Yu (Thunder over Earth) in the I Ching: Structure and Lessons
Hexagram 16 Yu (Thunder over Earth) in the I Ching: its structure, each line's meaning, and lessons on preparation and humility.
Decoding Hexagram Shan Feng Gu (Mountain over Wind) in the I Ching - Structure and Lessons
Hexagram Shan Feng Gu (18) in the I Ching symbolizes decay and the need for repair, with lessons on staying calm and reforming with tact.
Applying the I Ching in Family Life
Explore how to apply the I Ching to family life: understanding relationships, conduct, preserving traditions, and building sustainable happiness.
Hexagram Zhen (number 51, 震) in the I Ching: rolling thunder and how to stay calm when afraid
Hexagram Zhen (number 51) in the I Ching stacks thunder upon thunder, covering sudden shock and six ways to respond to upheaval with a calm mind.
Hexagram Mountain over Water (Meng) in the I Ching: The Origin and Meaning of Innocence
Hexagram 4 of the I Ching, Mountain over Water, comes from Kan and Gen and speaks of innocence, enlightenment, and acting amid immaturity.
Sun and Moon in Vietnamese Astrology: Thái Dương and Thái Âm, How Temple and Fall Positions Decide Meaning and Why Position Matters More Than Star Name
Nhật Nguyệt pairs Thái Dương and Thái Âm in Tử Vi, two stars whose meaning shifts with palace position and birth hour. Position decides how they read.
The Pure Kun Hexagram in the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching: Origins and Meaning
Explore the Pure Kun hexagram (hexagram 2) in the I Ching: its origins, structure, philosophical meaning, and practical applications in life.
Mystic Arena
Ten questions on astrology, feng shui and the I Ching.