I Ching Cards: A New Commentary with 64 Beautiful Cards [Cards]

Chao-Hsiu Chen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2005

Created over 4,500 years ago by Fu Xi, the mythical first emperor of China, the I Ching, or Book of Changes, has been used ever since as a venerated source of philosophical wisdom and advice. Now this beautifully packaged card deck makes it accessible to everyone, everywhere, and at every moment. Each of the 64 cards features an oracle from the I Ching, illustrated by Chao-Hsiu Chen’s distinctive art and calligraphy, and an enlightening original interpretation to guide users to its meaning. Designed specifically for practical use, one can construct a personal hexagram by selecting two of the eight trigram tokens, find the card that applies to that hexagram, and carry it around to let the I Ching's silent presence provide guidance and comfort throughout the day.

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About the Author

Chao-Hsiu Chen was born in Taiwan, where she grew up with the influences of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. She has written and illustrated 35 books, including many fiction and non-fiction works on Chinese wisdom. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages. She is also a renowned artist, and exhibitions of her paintings can be found all over Europe. Marlowe published her Tao Te Ching Cards last year.

Product Details

• Cards: 16 pages
• Publisher: Marlowe & Company (November 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569243115
• ISBN-13: 978-1569243114
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,068,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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As the traditional 'I Ching' is one of my most respected divination tools, I was at first dubious about the value of these cards. After all, they can't match the complexity of the original. But I tried them at a seminar, and found them to be quite nice. No, they don't replace a full reading with cast coins and changing lines. But there is something about the single-card streamlined commentary that is clear and direct. Each card has an ink painting made especially for the specific hexagram, and the deck has a pleasant energy, as if it wants to help. The box is nice and sturdy, easy to access. Recommended as a card to draw first thing in the morning, etc.