I Ching · 六十四卦

All 64 I Ching Hexagrams

By Destiny Kua · Updated 28 Sept 2026

Every hexagram in the traditional King Wen order, with its two trigrams and a one-line summary. Open any of them for the full meaning, all six changing lines and questions for reflection. Cast with real coins? Use the trigram chart to find your number.

1. 1 Qián 乾 · The CreativeHeaven over Heaven. Strong, steady effort. Lead by example and keep going.
2. 2 Kūn 坤 · The ReceptiveEarth over Earth. Support, patience and following a good lead bring success.
3. 3 Zhūn 屯 · Difficulty at the BeginningWater over Thunder. New things start messy. Gather help and don't force it.
4. 4 Méng 蒙 · Youthful FollyMountain over Water. You are still learning. Ask sincerely, then listen.
5. 5 Xū 需 · WaitingWater over Heaven. The time isn't ripe. Nourish yourself and wait calmly.
6. 6 Sòng 訟 · ConflictHeaven over Water. A dispute is brewing. Seek fair terms rather than victory.
7. 7 Shī 師 · The ArmyEarth over Water. Organisation and discipline under good leadership.
8. 8 Bǐ 比 · Holding TogetherWater over Earth. Join with the right people; unity is your strength.
9. 9 Xiǎo Chù 小畜 · Small TamingWind over Heaven. Small, gentle steps restrain big forces. Be patient.
10. 10 Lǚ 履 · TreadingHeaven over Lake. Move carefully and politely around powerful people.
11. 11 Tài 泰 · PeaceEarth over Heaven. Harmony between above and below. A good time to grow.
12. 12 Pǐ 否 · StandstillHeaven over Earth. Things are blocked. Keep your integrity and wait it out.
13. 13 Tóng Rén 同人 · FellowshipHeaven over Fire. Common goals bring people together openly.
14. 14 Dà Yǒu 大有 · Great PossessionFire over Heaven. Abundance comes; share it with modesty.
15. 15 Qiān 謙 · ModestyEarth over Mountain. Quiet humility carries you further than pride.
16. 16 Yù 豫 · EnthusiasmThunder over Earth. Energy and good spirits rally others. Plan ahead.
17. 17 Suí 隨 · FollowingLake over Thunder. Adapt to the times and follow what is right.
18. 18 Gǔ 蠱 · RepairingMountain over Wind. Fix what has been neglected; old problems need care.
19. 19 Lín 臨 · ApproachEarth over Lake. Good things are drawing near. Act while the season is favourable.
20. 20 Guān 觀 · ContemplationWind over Earth. Step back and observe before acting.
21. 21 Shì Hé 噬嗑 · Biting ThroughFire over Thunder. Face the obstacle directly and deal with it fairly.
22. 22 Bì 賁 · GraceMountain over Fire. Beauty and form matter, but substance matters more.
23. 23 Bō 剝 · Splitting ApartMountain over Earth. Things are wearing away. Don't push; protect what matters.
24. 24 Fù 復 · ReturnEarth over Thunder. A turning point. Energy begins to come back.
25. 25 Wú Wàng 無妄 · InnocenceHeaven over Thunder. Act sincerely without hidden motives.
26. 26 Dà Chù 大畜 · Great TamingMountain over Heaven. Store up strength and knowledge before acting.
27. 27 Yí 頤 · NourishmentMountain over Thunder. Pay attention to what you take in and what you give out.
28. 28 Dà Guò 大過 · Great ExceedingLake over Wind. The load is too heavy. Change something, and soon.
29. 29 Kǎn 坎 · The AbysmalWater over Water. Danger repeated. Stay sincere and keep flowing like water.
30. 30 Lí 離 · The ClingingFire over Fire. Clarity and brightness depend on what you hold on to.
31. 31 Xián 咸 · InfluenceLake over Mountain. Mutual attraction; openness invites connection.
32. 32 Héng 恆 · DurationThunder over Wind. Staying power. Keep to a steady course.
33. 33 Dùn 遯 · RetreatHeaven over Mountain. Withdraw wisely; stepping back is not defeat.
34. 34 Dà Zhuàng 大壯 · Great PowerThunder over Heaven. Strength is high. Use it with restraint.
35. 35 Jìn 晉 · ProgressFire over Earth. Rising like the sun. Recognition comes easily.
36. 36 Míng Yí 明夷 · Darkening of the LightEarth over Fire. Keep your light inside for now and stay true.
37. 37 Jiā Rén 家人 · The FamilyWind over Fire. Clear roles and warmth at home bring order.
38. 38 Kuí 睽 · OppositionFire over Lake. Differences divide. Find common ground in small things.
39. 39 Jiǎn 蹇 · ObstructionWater over Mountain. The way ahead is blocked. Turn back and seek help.
40. 40 Xiè 解 · DeliveranceThunder over Water. Tension releases. Forgive and move on.
41. 41 Sǔn 損 · DecreaseMountain over Lake. Simplify. Less can bring more.
42. 42 Yì 益 · IncreaseWind over Thunder. A time of gain. Use it to help others too.
43. 43 Guài 夬 · BreakthroughLake over Heaven. Speak up firmly and fairly; resolve the issue.
44. 44 Gòu 姤 · Coming to MeetHeaven over Wind. An unexpected influence arrives. Be discerning.
45. 45 Cuì 萃 · Gathering TogetherLake over Earth. People come together around a shared centre.
46. 46 Shēng 升 · Pushing UpwardEarth over Wind. Steady growth, step by step, like a tree.
47. 47 Kùn 困 · OppressionLake over Water. Exhausted and hemmed in. Words fail, so let actions speak.
48. 48 Jǐng 井 · The WellWater over Wind. A lasting source. Maintain what nourishes everyone.
49. 49 Gé 革 · RevolutionLake over Fire. Time for change. Prepare well and act at the right moment.
50. 50 Dǐng 鼎 · The CauldronFire over Wind. Transformation and nourishment; refine what you have.
51. 51 Zhèn 震 · The ArousingThunder over Thunder. A shock wakes you up. Stay composed and learn from it.
52. 52 Gèn 艮 · Keeping StillMountain over Mountain. Stop, rest and quiet the mind.
53. 53 Jiàn 漸 · DevelopmentWind over Mountain. Gradual progress, like a tree growing on a mountain.
54. 54 Guī Mèi 歸妹 · The Marrying MaidenThunder over Lake. Know your position; don't force an unequal situation.
55. 55 Fēng 豐 · AbundanceThunder over Fire. A peak moment. Enjoy it without fearing its end.
56. 56 Lǚ 旅 · The WandererFire over Mountain. Travelling light; be courteous in unfamiliar places.
57. 57 Xùn 巽 · The GentleWind over Wind. Quiet, persistent influence, like the wind.
58. 58 Duì 兌 · The JoyousLake over Lake. Shared joy and open conversation.
59. 59 Huàn 渙 · DispersionWind over Water. Dissolve rigidity and bring scattered things together.
60. 60 Jié 節 · LimitationWater over Lake. Healthy limits make freedom possible.
61. 61 Zhōng Fú 中孚 · Inner TruthWind over Lake. Sincerity reaches even the hardest hearts.
62. 62 Xiǎo Guò 小過 · Small ExceedingThunder over Mountain. Attend to small things; don't aim too high now.
63. 63 Jì Jì 既濟 · After CompletionWater over Fire. Things are in order. Stay careful to keep them so.
64. 64 Wèi Jì 未濟 · Before CompletionFire over Water. Nearly there. Finish with care.