Metaphysical Library
Explore traditional Chinese wisdom
I-Ching
The Book of Changes — the foundation of Chinese metaphysics
What Is the I-Ching? — The Classic of Changes
The I-Ching, or Book of Changes, is the oldest and most revered of the Chinese classics. It is a philosophical guide to understanding change.
The Eight Trigrams — Fundamental Forces of the Universe
The eight trigrams are the building blocks of the I-Ching, each representing a fundamental natural force.
The Structure of the Sixty-four Hexagrams
The 64 hexagrams are formed by pairing the eight trigrams, and their sequence follows a profound philosophical logic.
Applying I-Ching Wisdom to Daily Life
The I-Ching is not only for divination — its wisdom can guide everyday decisions and personal growth.
Five Elements
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — the five forces
The Five Elements Theory — The Building Blocks of the Universe
The Five Elements theory holds that everything in the universe is composed of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water in dynamic interaction.
The Five Elements Correspondence System
The Five Elements create a comprehensive web of correspondences linking nature, the body, and human experience.
Stems & Branches
The ancient time-keeping system of China
The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches — China's Ancient Time System
The Stem-Branch system is one of the oldest continuous time-keeping systems in human history, still used today in Chinese astrology and calendar.
Detailed Explanation of the Sixty-Year Cycle Nayin
The Sixty-Year Cycle Nayin pairs the sixty sets of Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches with different musical tone names, forming a precise tool for destiny analysis.
Qi Men Dun Jia
The Emperor's art — supreme divination
Qi Men Dun Jia — The Highest Level of Chinese Metaphysics
Qi Men Dun Jia is considered the "Emperor's Art" and the highest form of Chinese divination.
Introduction to Qimen Dunjia Chart Setup
Understand the basic principles of Qimen Dunjia chart setup, and learn the distribution patterns of the Nine Palaces, Eight Gates, Nine Stars, and Eight Spirits.
Feng Shui
The art of harmonious space
Feng Shui Basics — The Art of Harmonious Placement
Feng Shui, meaning "wind and water," is the ancient Chinese practice of arranging space to create harmony with the environment.
Feng Shui Layout Guide for Each Room in a House
Different rooms have different Feng Shui considerations; a reasonable layout can bring a harmonious home atmosphere.
Face & Palm
Reading destiny in the face and hands
Face Reading — The Window to Character and Destiny
Chinese face reading (Mian Xiang) analyzes facial features to reveal personality, health, and life patterns.
Palm Reading — The Universe in Your Hands
Chinese palm reading examines the lines, shapes, and mounds of the hand to reveal character and destiny.
Detailed Explanation of the Five Facial Features
From the eyes to the eyebrows, from the nose to the mouth, every facial feature hides the code of personality.