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Understanding the 64 Hexagrams: Complete I Ching Meaning Guide
Explore the 64 I Ching hexagrams with meanings organized by themes. Your essential reference guide to the Book of Changes hexagram interpretations.
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Hiroshi Kagawa
I-Ching Researcher & Chinese Metaphysics Writer
Japan27 articles published
Hiroshi Kagawa has researched the I-Ching as a decision-making and divination framework for 25 years, and writes on the wider Chinese metaphysical system it belongs to: the Four Pillars of Destiny, the sexagenary cycle, and the lunisolar calendar and almanac tables that date selection is drawn from. His background in East Asian Philosophy informs his work on hexagram interpretation, day and hour boundary conventions, and dream symbolism in Buddhist and Taoist traditions. He is currently preparing a modern commentary on the I-Ching that ties classical hexagram readings to contemporary decision frameworks.
East Asian Philosophy background25 years of researchWriting a modern I-Ching commentary
I-ChingHexagram interpretationChinese astrologyBaZiFour Pillars of DestinyChinese almanacFeng shuiFlying starsKua numbersEast Asian metaphysicsTaoist philosophyDream analysisAngel numbers
Articles by Hiroshi Kagawa
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The Ten Wings of I Ching: Understanding Confucian Commentary
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How to Monetize a Spiritual App: Pricing Models That Actually Work
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The 8 Trigrams Explained: Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water, Fire, Mountain, Lake
Master the 8 I Ching trigrams with meanings, elements, and family relationships. Essential foundation for understanding hexagrams and bagua symbolism.
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Building Transit Tracking Features with Real-Time Astrology API
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Tarot Reading API: Add Card Readings to iOS and Android
Tarot reading API for mobile apps: authenticate, draw spreads, render upright and reversed meanings, and handle errors on iOS and Android.
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Using the I Ching for Life Decisions: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes
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How to Build a Dream Journal App: Essential Features and User Experience
Complete guide for developers building dream journaling apps. Learn essential features, UX patterns, and technical considerations for helping users track dreams.