Episode #42: On the Mountain, a Tree (Consulting the Oracle)

These Fools consult the I Ching - the ancient Chinese oracle - about the current state of things. Brian explains the origin and history of the I Ching, how to use it, and its metaphysical essence, then shares the resulting reading and some interpretation.

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Chapters:
00:00 Spring and Tai Chi
03:10 Consulting the I Ching: An Introduction
06:00 Understanding the I Ching's Structure and Purpose
12:14 The Hexagrams: Symbols of Change
18:40 The Role of Trigrams in the I Ching
21:13 Confucius and the Ten Wings
23:50 The Yarrow Stalks to the Coin Oracle
27:00 Interpreting the Hexagram for the Podcast
33:50: On the Mountain, a Tree
45:08 Gradual Development and Ambition
47:49 The Balance of Stillness and Effort