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.
Through in-depth annotations, cultural and historical references, and magical practices, Wen amplifies the wisdom-both profound and practical-of the 3,000-year-old text.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:
• 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.
