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Introduction to I Ching
Posts geared towards those who are new to the I Ching, including guides on how to start and basic interpretations.
Living with what you owe: the question under every loan decision
The article explores the deeper considerations behind taking loans, emphasizing self-reflection over interest rates. It advises writing down exact debts, monthly payment capacity, and the true purpose of the loan before deciding.
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School, study and exams: when the plan you chose at eighteen stops fitting
A student reflects on whether their chosen academic path still fits, years after making the decision at 18 with limited information.
When the business already exists: asking what it needs, not whether it will make it
The article highlights the shift from asking if a business will succeed to identifying its immediate needs, like unpaid invoices or neglected tasks.
Years in, asking what the marriage needs instead of whether it will last
A couple’s unresolved marital issues, last discussed months ago in a parked car, have shifted from addressing needs to questioning longevity. By reflecting on postponed conversations and focusing on actionable changes in daily life, they can regain control and clarity.
Yijing in Chinese is 易经: Meaning, Pronunciation, and Characters
The I Ching, known as 易经 (Yìjīng) in Chinese, is a foundational text often referred to as the Classic of Changes. Its name combines characters meaning "change" and "classic," reflecting its historical and cultural significance.
A crush is a question about yourself before it is a question about them
The article explains how the I Ching helps assess your own position in uncertain situations (like a crush) rather than revealing others' feelings. It advises reframing questions to focus on actionable steps (e.g., "What am I ready to risk?
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Yijing Pronunciation: How to Say the I Ching's Name
The Yijing (or I Ching) is pronounced "ee-JING," with stress on the second syllable. The correct pronunciation helps avoid common mistakes like "eye-ching" and ensures clarity when discussing this ancient Chinese text, also known as the "Book of Changes.
How to Use I Ching Coins for Decision-Making
The I Ching uses three coins tossed six times to create a hexagram, offering a structured method for decision-making by forcing specificity.
Buy now or wait: deciding when the numbers do not decide for you
The spreadsheet has been open on your laptop since Thursday, and both columns still end in the same number. You have run the payment twice, checked the rate twice, and the buy now or wait question has not moved an inch.
Money fear at night: what a reading is for and what it is not
The calculator app on your phone shows the same set of numbers you ran three hours ago, and the total has not changed. What you are really asking is whether the pattern those numbers trace will ever bend upward, and whether you can trust yourself to steer it there.