I 64 esagrammi dell’I Ching: nomi, trigrammi, elementi e significati

Hexagram 1. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Initiative, creation and sustained action are central. Check whether timing, capacity and responsibility align; strength is not a reason to advance without limits.

Hexagram 2. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Receptivity, support and cultivation are central. Identify what can sustain the work while retaining judgment and boundaries.

Hexagram 3. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Early-stage complexity and the organization of resources are central. Clarify sequence, dependencies and support before expanding.

Hexagram 4. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Learning, inquiry and the formation of judgment are central. Define the question and check sources; guidance need not replace independent judgment.

Hexagram 5. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Waiting alongside preparation is central. Distinguish a genuine constraint from impatience and use the interval to prepare.

Hexagram 6. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Dispute, competing positions and process are central. Separate verifiable facts, claims and boundaries; use appropriate mediation or formal channels when needed.

Hexagram 7. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Organization, discipline and assigned responsibility are central. Clarify decision rights, execution and coordination; the name is not an endorsement of confrontation.

Hexagram 8. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Alliance, belonging and trust are central. Compare shared aims, reliable commitments and boundaries rather than relying on short-term closeness.

Hexagram 9. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Gradual accumulation and limited restraint are central. Use sustainable small steps and do not confuse a pause with permanent stagnation.

Hexagram 10. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Careful conduct, proportion and protocol are central. Check roles, risks and others’ boundaries before deciding how to proceed.

Hexagram 11. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Open exchange and reciprocal support are central. Even in a smooth phase, maintain the conditions that make communication work.

Hexagram 12. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Blocked exchange and separation between levels are central. Identify concrete barriers and available channels instead of assigning all blame to one person.

Hexagram 13. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Shared purpose and cooperation across groups are central. Make rules, common interests and differing positions explicit.

Hexagram 14. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Abundant resources, influence and stewardship are central. Examine allocation, beneficiaries and the costs of expansion.

Hexagram 15. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Restraint, modesty and fair allocation are central. Test claims of merit against evidence and make space for less-heard voices.

Hexagram 16. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Mobilization, preparation and shared rhythm are central. Turn enthusiasm into a plan and check that commitments fit capacity.

Hexagram 17. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Following, adaptation and choice of direction are central. Distinguish a worthwhile signal from social pressure and keep room to revise.

Hexagram 18. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Accumulated trouble, repair and accountability are central. Trace how the problem formed, who can repair it and where to begin.

Hexagram 19. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Approach, engagement and growing oversight are central. Use an opening while defining responsibility and follow-through.

Hexagram 20. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Observation, example and perspective are central. Gather evidence from different positions before treating one behavior as representative.

Hexagram 21. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Removing an obstacle and enforcing clear rules are central. Identify the process barrier and address it proportionately.

Hexagram 22. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Presentation and its relationship to substance are central. Form can aid understanding, but core facts must remain visible.

Hexagram 23. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Erosion and necessary reduction are central. Identify what no longer supports the whole and protect essential foundations.

Hexagram 24. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Return, renewal and beginning again are central. Look for observable openings and allow recovery to proceed in stages.

Hexagram 25. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Unforced action, honest intent and unexpected change are central. Align actions with evidence and principle rather than invented assumptions.

Hexagram 26. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Accumulation, training and restraint of power are central. Build capacity over time and assess readiness before taking on more.

Hexagram 27. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Nourishment, intake and the source of speech and action are central. Examine dependencies, what you pass on and what needs adjustment.

Hexagram 28. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Excessive load and structural strain are central. Compare demands with support and reduce load or reinforce critical supports.

Hexagram 29. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Recurring danger and finding a safe course are central. Identify hazards, exits and support, then proceed one step at a time.

Hexagram 30. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Attachment, illumination and discernment are central. Identify what supports a claim and separate observed facts from interpretation.

Hexagram 31. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Influence, attraction and mutual response are central. Check consent, reciprocity and stated boundaries.

Hexagram 32. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Continuity, routine and maintenance are central. Choose a sustainable rhythm and review whether established habits still fit.

Hexagram 33. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Retreat, distance and conservation of effort are central. Consider whether stepping back lowers harm and plan the practical exit.

Hexagram 34. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). Growing strength and restraint in its use are central. Check authority, capacity and consequences before acting forcefully.

Hexagram 35. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Progress, visibility and recognition are central. Make evidence of progress legible and prepare for the responsibilities of greater visibility.

Hexagram 36. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Protecting what matters in a damaging environment is central. Decide when to document facts, seek trusted support or delay a public confrontation.

Hexagram 37. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Roles and everyday agreements within a household or team are central. Clarify work, communication and care without treating roles as fixed by nature.

Hexagram 38. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Difference and divergence of perspective are central. Identify a limited shared goal without requiring total agreement.

Hexagram 39. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Obstruction, help and route revision are central. Locate the barrier and compare the costs of waiting, detouring or seeking help.

Hexagram 40. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Release of pressure and resolution are central. Remove the urgent obstacle first, then identify responsibilities that remain.

Hexagram 41. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Reduction, exchange and deliberate simplification are central. State what is reduced, what is gained and who bears the cost.

Hexagram 42. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Increase, investment and reciprocity are central. Identify what supports growth and whether benefits reach those contributing.

Hexagram 43. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal). A decisive breakthrough and naming an issue are central. Ground decisions in evidence rather than substituting confrontation for clarity.

Hexagram 44. Upper trigram: Qian / Heaven (Metal); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). An unexpected encounter or new factor entering is central. Weigh opportunities and risks without skipping due diligence.

Hexagram 45. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth). Gathering people and concentrating resources are central. Define purpose, facilitation and allocation so accountability stays clear.

Hexagram 46. Upper trigram: Kun / Earth (Earth); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Gradual ascent, accumulation and support are central. Set staged goals and seek guidance without equating growth with speed.

Hexagram 47. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Constraint and depletion are central. List available resources and gaps, then identify one feasible step and reliable support.

Hexagram 48. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Shared resources, daily provision and maintenance are central. Check access, maintenance responsibilities and fair use.

Hexagram 49. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Reform and changing established arrangements are central. Explain the problem, evidence and transition costs, with informed participation.

Hexagram 50. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Transformation, institutional structure and cultivation are central. Examine inputs, process and stewardship together.

Hexagram 51. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood). Shock, alertness and regaining action are central. Secure safety and information first, then respond without letting reaction become panic.

Hexagram 52. Upper trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Stillness, boundaries and deliberate pause are central. Define when not to act, protect necessary space and set a review point.

Hexagram 53. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Gradual development and maturity by stages are central. Check readiness at each step rather than skipping time-dependent phases.

Hexagram 54. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Asymmetrical roles and the terms of commitment are central. Clarify expectations and responsibilities before moving on attraction alone.

Hexagram 55. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Peak activity, abundance and visibility are central. Use the productive phase while planning distribution, closure and maintenance.

Hexagram 56. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Temporary residence and unfamiliar surroundings are central. Attend to rules, safety, local support and flexibility.

Hexagram 57. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood). Gradual influence and persistent communication are central. Proceed through steady steps and verify that the message is understood.

Hexagram 58. Upper trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Exchange, enjoyment and mutual response are central. Look for candid reciprocity rather than hiding disagreement for temporary harmony.

Hexagram 59. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). Dispersion and loosening a blockage are central. Decide whether pressure or shared resources should disperse and plan reconnection.

Hexagram 60. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Restraint, rules and sustainable limits are central. Set proportionate boundaries and review whether they still serve the goal.

Hexagram 61. Upper trigram: Xun / Wind (Wood); lower trigram: Dui / Lake (Metal). Trust and alignment between words and actions are central. Build confidence through verifiable behavior rather than demanding belief.

Hexagram 62. Upper trigram: Zhen / Thunder (Wood); lower trigram: Gen / Mountain (Earth). Attention to small matters and caution in detail are central. Address what is manageable without taking outsized risks for dramatic gains.

Hexagram 63. Upper trigram: Kan / Water (Water); lower trigram: Li / Fire (Fire). Order after completion and prevention of reversal are central. Check delivery, review and maintenance; completion still needs care.

Hexagram 64. Upper trigram: Li / Fire (Fire); lower trigram: Kan / Water (Water). An unfinished transition and changing conditions are central. Check sequence and gaps, complete the next step and do not equate unfinished with failure.