The Complete List of 64 I Ching Hexagrams
Explore the ultimate index of the Book of Changes. This comprehensive chart features all 64 I Ching hexagrams (gua), including their names, symbolic triggers, and pathways to deep, structured interpretations. Click on any hexagram to unlock its full meaning and insights.
Select any hexagram to read its full Wilhelm-Baynes interpretation.
Upper Canon (Hexagrams 1-30)
Lower Canon (Hexagrams 31-64)
About the 64 Hexagrams
The 64 hexagrams of the I Ching represent every possible combination of six Yin (broken) and Yang (solid) lines. Together, they form a complete map of human experience—from creative beginnings (Hexagram 1, The Creative) to the completion of cycles (Hexagram 64, Before Completion).
Each hexagram includes:
- The Judgment (卦辭) – the core oracle message
- The Image (大象) – guidance for the superior person
- Six Lines (爻辭) – specific advice for changing situations
The King Wen sequence, used on this page, is the traditional arrangement dating back over 3,000 years.
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How many I Ching hexagrams are there?
The complete chart contains exactly 64 I Ching hexagrams. Each figure (also known as a gua) is composed of six stacked lines that are either Yin (broken ⚋) or Yang (solid ⚊), representing all possible states of change in the universe.
What is the Book of Changes?
The Book of Changes (I Ching or Yi Jing) is an ancient Chinese philosophical and divination text dating back over 3,000 years. It utilizes the deep meanings of the 64 I Ching hexagrams to provide structured wisdom, profound insights, and guidance for modern questions.
How do I find the hexagram that applies to me?
You can discover your specific situation by casting a reading using the traditional Three Coins or Yarrow Stalk method. You can use our free online divination tools to cast your I Ching hexagram, and then click on the corresponding figure in the hexagram list above to read its detailed interpretation.
How do I understand the I Ching hexagram meanings?
The meaning of each I Ching hexagram depends on its unique combination of trigrams and changing lines. You can explore our complete I Ching hexagrams chart on this page—simply click on any hexagram to unlock its classic translation, deep structural analysis, and Bradford Hatcher’s expert interpretations.
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