A Guide to the I Ching

by Carol K. Anthony

"A Guide to the I Ching" is an interpretive manual to the classic Wilhelm/Baynes translation of the I Ching. Now a classic in its own right and translated into other languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian, and Italian), the "Guide" is recognized by teachers and long time students of the I Ching as indispensable to its understanding and use. Developed from notes taken over many years, the Guide mirrors the reader's true inner feelings, helping him to bring his life and fate into harmony with the Tao — the way of the Universe.

Genres: Philosophy, Spirituality, Psychology, Divination, Reference, Nonfiction, Taoism

336 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1981

Reviews

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had this book on my shelf awhile before I started working with it. There is nothing fluffy or feel-good new age about it. If you cast the I Ching as a part of your spiritual discipline, you need to keep this book by your side. Although my copy, the second revised edition, is riddled with editorial inconsistencies, the content itself is life changing. It is not a translation of the I Ching hexagrams or an alternative to Wilhelm-Baynes interpretation, but expounds on it, based on the author's own extensive meditation, over many years, on her experiences with casting the 64 hexagrams.

When you cast the I Ching coins or yarrow sticks to get advice about a concern, you end up with one of 64 hexagrams made of 6 yin and/or yang lines, some of which are called "changing lines," meaning that, relative to your situation, they are shifting from either yang to yin or yin to yang. Anthony has devoted a chapter to each hexagram; after the title of the hexagram, she offers a short sentence that sums up the hexagram's overall message. She then presents a more in-depth interpretation of what the hexagram is trying to tell you, along with an interpretation for each of the changing lines that you might draw when casting the hexagram.

After the 64 hexagram interpretations, Anthony explains a meditation system using the I Ching. She helps you hear the wisdom of the I Ching as a presence that guides you toward inner independence, which becomes a beacon for others to find their way through the darkness of misunderstanding and disunity.

[D.L. Ferrall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I studied the Iching and read book upon book on this fascinating subject for years, but it can become addictive as instead of finding solutions for yourself you can become dependent on an ancient oracle and seek answers, apparently when you become a Christian you can no longer read books about spiritual development, dreams and the Iching, realizing too many years later that being a Christian is not the way forward for me, to get to know who I was, and to have self development and awareness, without being dictated to and judged and having a set of rules to live by, this is not the God and Jesus who exists but a manmade religion and so I am no longer a practising Christian and look within instead, as Carl Jung says who looks within awakens who looks on the outside dreams

[Ellen Martens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carol Anthony's version of this book uses modernized English to reinterpret the Wilhelm/Baynes translation, the classic I Ching. The "superior man", the prince, the duke and so on can really be stumbling blocks to understanding a reading, but Carol takes care of that ably.

[Sharie]

This book is my best companion. I keep in near and read from it regularly.

[Libby · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my opinion one of the best guides to the I - Ching you will find anywhere.

[Michael Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few weeks after a completing a rite of passage pilgrimage to the Maya pyramids and ceremonial centers of Mexico in March of 1995, I began a transformational journey into the philosophy, symbolism and rhythmic code of the I Ching. My experiences in Mexico inspired me to begin writing my second book, "I Ching: The Tao of Drumming." Immersing myself in a writing project was my way to get over the post-vacation blues. It took me nearly two years to complete the book; it was the most challenging work I have ever done. Early on, I lost the entire manuscript when my word processor crashed. I didn't have a backup copy, so I had to start over again from scratch. I almost gave up at that point. However, my obsession with the I Ching and its rhythm archetypes spurred me on.

"A Guide to the I Ching" by Carol K. Anthony was invaluable to my research. With its acclaimed status as a classic in its own right, this transformative guide has become an indispensable companion for both seasoned practitioners and complete novices of the I Ching. Drawing from Anthony's profound understanding and meticulously crafted notes spanning many years, this book has become a trusted ally. What truly sets this guide apart is the author's intuitive ability to resonate with readers, mirroring their innermost thoughts and feelings. In doing so, Anthony effortlessly guides readers towards achieving resonance with the eternal Tao--the way of the Universe.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book when I first landed in prison over four years ago i have studied it for over 3 and a half years and still plan on studying it for many more this book is hands down the best book pertaining to understanding truth and spiritual knowledge also extremely comprehensdive ways of explaining conceptual reality much more different than your standard conditioned views that most of us have the best book I have ever read no joke

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Guide to the I Ching: Carol Anthony

A self-developmental approach, commenting on quotes from the Wilhelm edition. Her description of the way ego undermines personality is well-stated. It is particularly helpful for maintaining detachment when other people show their inferior natures. Anthony is of most use in relationships. I found this work of great use for many years.

[Mihaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

very insightful

Even though I did not use coins to find out what hexagram I get, I found the pages talking to me with answers I needed it the day I read it.
It’s a very good book to help me get closer and closer to my inner truth.

[Pema Dao · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading this book for 16 years and counting. It never gets old and I really enjoy the translation. I had Carol K. Anthony's translation recommended to me and I have always been happy with it, I feel like it the best one out there for me.

Thank you. It aids my daily life.

[Carolina Álvarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Esencial para comprender el I Ching.

[Michael Tong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Denise rec

[Maxine Boucher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book for the iChing

[Sugar Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book that changed both me and my life.

To those who are ready for this kind of spiritual travel, and do not expect instant and easy, no-brainer answers, who are ready to travel deep inside their sould and inner worlds, and are ready to honestly think over the answers they get and try to deeply understand and apply them - this is the book for you.

The fountain of inexhaustible Love and Wisdom.

[Aryl]

This is my favorite version of the I ching.

[Tita · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with my other I Chings, I can't really say I have "read" it, per se, and those who are familiar with the I Ching-- the Book of Changes-- know what I mean by this. But while I am getting to know this book, I wanted to record some impressions of it. I will come back and edit this, as I go along, no doubt.

My books have been packed away for several years (long story), and I only recently began to replace the ones most dear to me that I have missed all this time-- the I Ching and its many supplements I used to own are among those I'm replacing.

This Guide is actually not the book I thought I was buying, however. It turns out, now that I look at a full list of Carol Anthony's books, that her book I used and liked so well was The Philosophy of the I Ching, which is more of a commentary than a translation. I didn't always agree with her viewpoints or her philosophies, I guess I should say, but her book always made me think deeply and meditate more carefully on what I felt was being communicated to me.

This book seems to be more a translation or extension, and as such no doubt will be quite valuable. I like Carol Anthony's books very much. She takes a very spiritual but also psychological approach to the I Ching, which is the way that I first met up with the Book of Changes, to begin with-- through studying Carl Jung's psychology. One of my favorite Jungian psychologists, Jean Shinoda Bolen, mentioned Jung's interest in the I Ching in one of her books (I wish I could remember which one-- I think it is her very first book, though I can't remember its title), and that piqued my interest. The rest, as they say, for me is history.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The I Ching is my second spiritual pillar.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the first edition long ago; I think it was Kevin or Jim who replaced it with the third edition in the 1990's. I learned how to change life from the inside out.

[Dara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite I ching author (thanx mom:) I like the edition with Hanna moog better than this one, but it may be harder to find...

[Julene · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my main guides for the I Ching. She writes from a psychological approach that is like no other guide I've found. I've been to see her speak and admire her work with this ancient oracle.

[Barbc]

18new

[Omar Mastroianni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always reading this. It's an Eastern bible.