The 64 I Ching Hexagrams and Their Meanings

1. The Creative Qian · Heaven over Heaven
strength · initiative · perseverance · restraint
2. The Receptive Kun · Earth over Earth
receptive · devotion · nurturing · steadiness
3. Difficulty at the Beginning Zhun · Water over Thunder
new beginnings · patience · growing pains · steady effort
4. Youthful Folly Meng · Mountain over Water
Inexperience · Learning · Guidance · Humility
5. Waiting Xu · Water over Heaven
patience · sincerity · timing · readiness
6. Conflict Song · Heaven over Water
Disagreement · Caution · Restraint · Seeking counsel
7. The Army Shi · Earth over Water
discipline · shared purpose · steady leadership · patient strength
8. Holding Together Bi · Water over Earth
Union · Sincerity · Belonging · Mutual support
9. Small Taming Xiao Chu · Wind over Heaven
gentle restraint · patient accumulation · small steps · sincere influence
10. Treading Lü · Heaven over Lake
conduct · sincerity · caution · courtesy
11. Peace Tai · Earth over Heaven
Harmony · Balance · Openness · Exchange
12. Standstill Pi · Heaven over Earth
stagnation · withdrawal · integrity · waiting
13. Fellowship Tong Ren · Heaven over Fire
open companionship · shared purpose · clear sight · broad belonging
14. Great Possession Da You · Fire over Heaven
abundance · clarity · generosity · humility
15. Modesty Qian · Earth over Mountain
Humility · Restraint · Quiet strength · Balance
16. Enthusiasm Yu · Thunder over Earth
Joyful momentum · Shared enthusiasm · Timely movement · Rousing spirit
17. Following Sui · Lake over Thunder
following · adaptability · timely movement · joyful trust
18. Work on What Has Been Spoiled Gu · Mountain over Wind
Repair · Neglect · Renewal · Patience
19. Approach Lin · Earth over Lake
approaching · patience · growing influence · mutual care
20. Contemplation Guan · Wind over Earth
observation · reflection · sincerity · perspective
21. Biting Through Shi He · Fire over Thunder
Clearing obstacles · Firm clarity · Honest decisions · Removing friction
22. Grace Bi · Mountain over Fire
Grace · Adornment · Presentation · Sincerity
23. Splitting Apart Bo · Mountain over Earth
Stripping away · Gradual erosion · Letting go · Steady foundations
24. Return Fu · Earth over Thunder
renewal · gentle beginnings · turning point · quiet strength
25. Innocence Wu Wang · Heaven over Thunder
sincerity · spontaneity · acting without hidden motive · timely action
26. Great Taming Da Chu · Mountain over Heaven
Restraint · Stored strength · Study · Steady readiness
27. Nourishment Yi · Mountain over Thunder
Nourishment · Self-care · Mindful eating · Careful speech
28. Great Exceeding Da Guo · Lake over Wind
overload · unusual measures · balance · steady courage
29. The Abyss Kan · Water over Water
repeated danger · sincere heart · steady flow · trust through difficulty
30. The Clinging Li · Fire over Fire
brightness · attachment · devotion · steady light
31. Influence Xian · Lake over Mountain
mutual attraction · open heart · receptive presence · unforced connection
32. Duration Heng · Thunder over Wind
Endurance · Constancy · Steady rhythm · Mutual support
33. Retreat Dun · Heaven over Mountain
Strategic withdrawal · Inner steadiness · Timely retreat · Quiet firmness
34. Great Power Da Zhuang · Thunder over Heaven
strength · restraint · timing · integrity
35. Progress Jin · Fire over Earth
advancement · praise · clarity · steady growth
36. Darkening of the Light Ming Yi · Earth over Fire
darkening · concealed light · endurance · discretion
37. The Family Jia Ren · Wind over Fire
household · roles · warmth · steadiness
38. Opposition Kui · Fire over Lake
Opposition · Divergence · Common ground · Patient understanding
39. Obstruction Jian · Water over Mountain
obstacles · patience · self-reflection · pausing
40. Deliverance Xie · Thunder over Water
Release · Forgiveness · Renewal · Timely action
41. Decrease Sun · Mountain over Lake
restraint · sincerity · simplicity · giving
42. Increase Yi · Wind over Thunder
Growth · Generosity · Momentum · Renewal
43. Breakthrough Guai · Lake over Heaven
resolve · decisive action · removing obstacles · speaking truth
44. Coming to Meet Gou · Heaven over Wind
encounter · temptation · discernment · openness
45. Gathering Together Cui · Lake over Earth
gathering · community · shared purpose · careful trust
46. Pushing Upward Sheng · Earth over Wind
Gradual growth · Patient effort · Rising step by step · Humble persistence
47. Oppression Kun · Lake over Water
Restriction · Endurance · Inner strength · Patient speech
48. The Well Jing · Water over Wind
Nourishment · Steady source · Shared resources · Patient renewal
49. Revolution Ge · Lake over Fire
transformation · timing · renewal · sincerity
50. The Cauldron Ding · Fire over Wind
transformation · nourishment · patient refining · renewal
51. The Arousing Zhen · Thunder over Thunder
Shock · Awakening · Movement · Composure
52. Keeping Still Gen · Mountain over Mountain
stillness · boundaries · restraint · rest
53. Development Jian · Wind over Mountain
gradual progress · steady growth · patience · measured steps
54. The Marrying Maiden Gui Mei · Thunder over Lake
Unequal footing · Patient timing · Sincere intention · Honest terms
55. Abundance Feng · Thunder over Fire
Abundance · Fullness · Brightness · Turning Point
56. The Wanderer Lü · Fire over Mountain
Impermanence · Humility · Adaptability · Inner steadiness
57. The Gentle Xun · Wind over Wind
gentleness · persistence · adaptability · quiet influence
58. The Joyous Dui · Lake over Lake
openness · connection · sincerity · pleasure
59. Dispersion Huan · Wind over Water
dispersal · loosening barriers · renewal · flowing connection
60. Limitation Jie · Water over Lake
boundaries · restraint · measured choices · steady structure
61. Inner Truth Zhong Fu · Wind over Lake
Inner truth · Sincerity · Trust · Open heart
62. Small Exceeding Xiao Guo · Thunder over Mountain
modest excess · restraint · small steps · careful humility
63. After Completion Ji Ji · Water over Fire
completion · balance · vigilance · renewal
64. Before Completion Wei Ji · Fire over Water
Almost there · Careful finishing · Unfinished process · Patient adjustment

The 64 I Ching hexagrams