The Complete List of 64 Hexagrams

The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is built upon 64 hexagrams—each a six-line symbol representing an archetypal situation in life. This hexagram chart serves as your complete index.

Select any hexagram to read its full Wilhelm-Baynes interpretation.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hexagrams are in the I Ching?

The I Ching contains exactly 64 hexagrams, each composed of six lines that are either Yin (broken ⚋) or Yang (solid ⚊).

What is the Book of Changes?

The Book of Changes (I Ching or Yi Jing) is an ancient Chinese divination text dating back to approximately 1000 BCE. It uses 64 hexagrams to provide wisdom and guidance.

How do I find the hexagram that applies to me?

You can cast a reading using the traditional Yarrow Stalk method or Three Coins method. Our free I Ching reading tool uses authentic probabilities to determine your hexagram.