That’s the title of a new book, written by Adele Aldridge, who has provided a number of fascinating synchronicities for this blog as well as a couple that appeared in 7 Secrets. Interestingly, the sub-title of the I Ching Record Book is Tools for Creating a Synchronicity Journal. Indeed, the I Ching is a form of divination, and divination is a close encounter with synchronicity.
Adele’s book is both a primer for learning to use the I Ching and a workbook that provides the reader with space for recording readings for each of the sixty-four hexagrams. Adele also provides a list of sample questions readers might ask the I Ching on matters of relationships, health, career, dreams, and more.
The workbook doesn’t provide interpretations of the hexagrams. For that, readers will need one of the code books. The classic is Richard Willhelm’s I Ching, and Wilhelm’s interpretation now can be accessed on-line . Others are also available on-line.
The record book is a handy adjunct for I Ching readings, and it also has an on-line version available free to those who purchase the book. The book would make a good gift for both beginners with an interest in the subject, and avid users of the I Ching. You can find more information at I Ching Meditations.
Rob
I see Ouija Boards as just a tool like any other tool.It's a bit like when you're driving a car and you would like some directions from someone,if you pull over to the curb and roll the window down a little (with the door locked) then the worst they might do is point you in the wrong direction, but if you invite that stranger into the car and ask for those directions,then you could end up raped,robbed or dead…or maybe all three.
The difference is in asking for directions or asking for trouble.
You could do this just as easily with a deck of cards, channeling,automatic writing or a Bible,for that matter.
Personally,Ouija Boards don't interest me…and I always try to have a Street Directory in the car,so that I don't have to ask a stranger for directions .-)
Cheers / Daz
Ouiji boards scare me, too. I wouldn't have them in the house. I agree, sometimes it's best not to knock at some doors.
Thanks for the info in I-Ching. Now I'm off to play with my Tarot cards and Trish's book.
Oh, synchronicity, CJ. you're looking into the future. Our post manana is Ouiji Boards and Synchronicity.
I think, as with any other tools of divination such as Tarot and other card decks, crystals, runes,
pundulums,IChing, practice with the tool makes perfect. Although I've used the RWaite Tarot since I was a teen, I've made a habit of shuffling and handling my deck when I am simply watching TV, etc., just as a means of investing energy into the cards. I now own the Pythagorean Tarot, and am following the same rule of thumb. As with anything else, the more we use something, the better and more accurate that something becomes. I steer very clear of Ouija Boards, however, because we had an ADHD super-high-energy child and my workings with the Board weren't at all pleasant. I burned it many many years ago. Other folks have had positive experiences with the Board. As previously discussed, I've learned to be careful when interacting with invisible forces. Just as with living people, there are energies we want to avoid, and caution seems the better part of wisdom. At least, that's been my experience! 🙂 cj
All sounds to be a very useful tool. Must admit to never really getting on too well with the I Ching – so a guide like this may well be helpful.
For decades I always used the I Ching to make any major decision, but I got out of the habit. I still have my book (the Wilhelm version) but, as they say, you can't go home again. I tried using it not long ago and it just wasn't the same. I'll look at this one, though.