I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes

by Wen, Benebell
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ISBN: 9781623178734
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Overview

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.

Benebell Wen's profound new translation of the I Ching is a reclamation for occultists, practitioners, and Asian American readers in search of a long-awaited decolonized Book of Changes.

Through in-depth annotations, cultural and historical references, and magical practices, Wen amplifies the wisdom--both profound and practical--of the 3,000-year old text.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 that, up until now, has been filtered through the lens of white men.

Rooted in her experience and knowledge as a Taiwanese-American occultist, witch, and Buddhist with deep family ties to Taoist mysticism, Wen's groundbreaking translation is accompanied by critical analysis of earlier I Ching transmissions. She decolonizes what's been co-opted by the orientalist gaze in a profound new translation that's both a wisdom offering and necessary reclamation.

Readers will learn how to:

  • Situate the I Ching within its historical and cultural context
  • Interpret the hexagrams and utilize various divination methods
  • 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 and the Akashic Records
  • Develop an understanding of colonialism, orientalism, and cultural theft in East Asia--and how to use the I Ching with appreciation instead of appropriation

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, ritual practices, and spells and talisman crafting, Wen provides you with everything you need to apply the I Ching for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection.
  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Wen, Benebell
  • ISBN: 9781623178734
  • Condition: New
  • Number Of Pages: 800
  • Publication Year: 2023
Language: English

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