I CHING ORACLE
The I Ching, also known as the “Book of Changes,” is one of the oldest and most revered texts in Chinese literature and philosophy. Its origins can be traced back to ancient China, where it evolved from a collection of oracular inscriptions carved on turtle shells and ox bones during the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE). Over time, these inscriptions developed into a systematic divination manual, attributed to King Wen and his son, the Duke of Zhou. The I Ching was further expanded upon by Confucius, who annotated the text during the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It comprises a set of 64 hexagrams, each composed of six stacked lines, representing a combination of yin and yang energies. The I Ching is revered not only as a divination tool but also as a philosophical guide, offering insights into human nature, the cosmos, and the principles of change and harmony.