**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.*Now in a beautiful hardcover format with a ribbon bookmark. Through in-depth annotations, cultural and historical references, ...

**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.*Now in a beautiful hardcover format with a ribbon bookmark. Through in-depth annotations, cultural and historical references, and magical practices, Wen amplifies the wisdom--both profound and practical--of the 3,000-year old text.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. Rooted in her experience and knowledge as a Taiwanese-American occultist and Buddhist with deep family ties to Taoist mysticism, Wen's groundbreaking translation is accompanied by a critical analysis of earlier I Ching *transmissions. Readers will learn how to:

• Situate the* I Ching *within its historical and cultural context

• Interpret the hexagrams and utilize various divination methods, such as yarrow stalk, coin toss, cowrie shells, and rice grains

• 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, faith healing, and soul retrieval

• Approach the* Book of Changes *as a grimoire and attain a foundational understanding of the eight trigrams and Wu Xing five alchemical phases

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, mysticism, ritual practice, and the shamanic origins of the I Ching *, Wen provides you with everything you need to apply the I Ching for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection.