Trigram
Trigram: Building blocks consisting of three lines. There are 8 different trigrams (Bagua). Each trigram is associated with a nature element, family member, and life area. Two trigrams form a hexagram.
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Hexagram
Six-line figures that form the basic units of the I Ching. There are 64 different hexagrams, each consisting of two stacked trigrams. Each hexagram represents a unique life situation and wisdom.
Yin Line
A broken line (— —). Represents feminine, receptive, passive, and dark energy. Associated with earth, water, cold, and winter.
Yang Line
An unbroken solid line (———). Represents masculine, active, creative, and light energy. Associated with sky, fire, warmth, and summer.
Changing Line
A line in the process of transforming from Yin to Yang or Yang to Yin. Changing lines transform the current hexagram into a second one, showing the evolution of the situation.
Yijing (I Ching)
Meaning 'Book of Changes', an approximately 3000-year-old Chinese wisdom text. One of humanity's oldest books, serving as both a divination system and philosophical masterpiece.
Upper Trigram
The upper three lines of a hexagram. Represents the outer world, social relationships, and future developments.