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I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes: An Updated Translation Annotated with Cultural & Historical References, Rest -- Benebell Wen, Hardcover
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Benebell Wen's (Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft) historic new translation of the I Ching brings the power and mysticism of The Book of Changes to contemporary readers. Now in a beautiful hardcover format with a ribbon bookmark. Through in-depth annotations, cultural and historical references, and magical practices, Wen amplifies the wisdom--both profound and practical--of the 3,000-year old text. She includes aspects of the I Ching that have never before been translated into English, offering fresh perspectives on a classic work. Rooted in her experience and knowledge as a Taiwanese-American occultist and Buddhist with deep family ties to Taoist mysticism, Wen's groundbreaking translation is accompanied by a critical analysis of earlier I Ching transmissions. Readers will learn how to:
Whether you're new to the I Ching or an experienced occultist, I Ching, The Oracle will deepen your understanding of esoteric Taoism and the art and craft of divination. Highlighting the two main schools of interpretation--Image and Numbers and Meanings and Principles--and exploring Taoist cosmology, mysticism, ritual practice, and the shamanic origins of the I Ching, Wen provides you with everything you need to apply the I Ching for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection.
Author: Benebell Wen
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 960
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.35lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.14w x 2.20d
ISBN: 9781623178734
- Situate the I Ching within its historical and cultural context
- Interpret the hexagrams and utilize various divination methods, such as yarrow stalk, coin toss, cowrie shells, and rice grains
- Work with the I Ching for personal guidance and developing intuitive wisdom
- Understand correspondences of Taoist mystical tradition with other schools of metaphysics, including shamanism, faith healing, and soul retrieval
- Approach the Book of Changes as a grimoire and attain a foundational understanding of the eight trigrams and Wu Xing five alchemical phases
Whether you're new to the I Ching or an experienced occultist, I Ching, The Oracle will deepen your understanding of esoteric Taoism and the art and craft of divination. Highlighting the two main schools of interpretation--Image and Numbers and Meanings and Principles--and exploring Taoist cosmology, mysticism, ritual practice, and the shamanic origins of the I Ching, Wen provides you with everything you need to apply the I Ching for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection.
Author: Benebell Wen
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 09/26/2023
Pages: 960
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.35lbs
Size: 9.06h x 6.14w x 2.20d
ISBN: 9781623178734
About the Author
Benebell Wen is an occultist born and raised Buddhist with deep family ties to Taoist mysticism as practiced in southern Taiwan. She has taught I Ching divination, Taoist metaphysics, and East Asian modalities of mystical practices for over a decade. Wen has been a featured keynote speaker on various metaphysical and occult topics at national and international conferences. Her other works include The Tao of Craft and Holistic Tarot. Wen is a corporate transactions attorney licensed to practice law in CA and NY.
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