This is the book behind the internet's top ranked online I Ching oracle. The I Ching is the oldest work of literature and while it has been used for centuries as an oracle, it is also a profound work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The Taoist philosophers observed nature as a teacher and this compilation of the I Ching is especially rich in examining how nature can teach us about the human journey. By examining all possible ancient and modern interpretations The Essential I Ching offers the most comprehensive I Ching translation. All interpretations include quotes from the ancient masters of Chinese philosophy who refer to the transformative power of nature which originally inspired the Book of Changes. Each line interpretation includes reference on the hexagram that would have been created by the line change for added insight. Additionally, each hexagram describes the Hu Gua (secondary influence at play) the Zong Gua (opposite influence-what not to do) and even a quick reference to what the hexagram means when received as the changing (2nd) hexagram. There is perhaps no other compilation of the I Ching that can compare to the research that has gone into preparing this text. Referencing quotes from ancient Chinese philosophy, the interpretations are made meaningful and relevant to modern times. You can also receive a free online I Ching reading at www.cafeausoul.com "As a psychotherapist and student of various editions of the I Ching for over 40 years I am impressed by the spiritual and psychological beauty of these interpretations of the hexagram. I am impressed by how the Taoist aspects of the I Ching are emphasized, which enables the questioner to relax and surrender to the flow whilst also looking inside themselves, thus expanding their consciousness and creating a more harmonious balance between the inner and the outer worlds. This has the effect of facilitating personal development more than other editions of the I Ching I have used. Interpreted this way the I Ching points the way to a subtle interweaving of personal development with its oracular function." Mark Cox, M.B.;B.S.; MPhil; MRCPsych Amazon UK: "This is simply the best translation I have come across having studied the I ching for the last 15 years. Finally it clicks!" The free I Ching reading on my website is ranked #1 in popularity. Many people who have used the I Ching for years have written to share how much they enjoy the insight provided by the translation, so I released it in book form. Some like how the Kindle version provides links to explore hexagrams individually. Others enjoy the hard back version and prefer to throw coins or yarrow stalks. This translation comes from many years of studying the ancient Chinese philosophers and the similarities among the many ancient texts I have translated. It traces back to the original archetypes of the Ba Gua and how they were inspired by nature. Be sure to visit my website for your free online I Ching reading at Cafe au Soul. Kari Hohne is an author of mythological studies, ancient Chinese philosophy and books and apps on dream interpretation. As Get Tribal, she produces chakra awakening and meditation music with God of Drum and Radio God. She combines ancient shamanistic drumming patterns, tonal vibrations with modern beats and ethnic instruments to create a world fusion sound and received a nomination for Best New Artist and Best World Album in 2014. As the creator of many affirmation apps that have achieved New and Noteworthy status at Itunes, she continues to use sound, music, dreams and myth as a way of connecting one energetically with the life purpose. Kari is best known for her work in dream interpretation where her app Way of Dreams is in the top of the Lifestyle category at both Amazon and Itunes. Her Amazon products include: "Way of Dreams" Dream Analyzer for Android "God of Drum" Chakra Meditation Music "Radio God" Yoga and Exercise Music "Nothing Bad Happens in Life: Nature's Way of Success" "The Mythology of Sleep: The Waking Power of Dreams" "The Mind's Mirror: Dream Dictionary" "Tao te Ching: The Poetry of Nature" "The Essential I Ching" You can learn more about Kari Hohne at www.cafeausoul.com