Cosmology of Change

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The I CHING Cosmology of Change

The 64 stories describe the cosmology of the universe in relationship with itself.

Within this world civilizations conform to the cosmology of the universe.

Cosmology: The origin and structure of  the universe. 

The celestial elements, and laws of nature and the characteristics of cause and effect.

Divination: A belief in the practice of inquiry to seek information from the "pool of possibilities" of future events. 

Qi Gong: The practice of intentionally moving the energy through the channels of the body to balance and regulate the health of the individual.

Medical Qi Gong (Chi Gong): The application of intention through meditation and actions that stimulate or disperse the flow of energy in the body to restore and maintain balance.

Tai Chi: A moving meditation to strengthen the flow of Qi in the body. The intention supports the method of applying the Qi generated to either self defense or internal balance. 

Intention: Mentally focus on the outcome of an action to accomplish a result.

Astrology: Interprets the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.

Astronomy: Charts the celestial bodies beyond the earth's atmosphere.

Acupuncture: Charts and treats the flow of energy, through channels of energy within the body, that circulate and balance the Qi (Chi).

Travel Guide to the Universe introduces the 64 legends and myths of the causality of the four element theory of continuous change as observed in the rotation of the planets in relation to the observation of "Heaven above Earth Below".

This is not a book that you sit down and read from front to back.

It is a guide for inquiry to discover the hidden meanings, of your concerns and dreams, and  to soften the impact, of situations that create change in your life.

The 64 hexagrams of the I CHING Book of Changes

The relationship of the Universe with the invisible forces of nature.

HEAVEN: 

The sun and moon always rise and travel across the sky.

FIRE: 

Creation and destruction, fire always clings to its source of fuel.

WATER: 

Water nourishes and replenishes until, in excess, there is danger or stagnation.

EARTH: 

Supports and nurtures new life as it fulfills its destiny, and return to the earth.

THUNDER: 

Notifies that spring approaches, awakening that which is dormant.

MOUNTAIN: 

Stands firm in stillness, its stability protecting valuable resources.

WIND:

 With gentleness or strength the wind stimulates change.

LAKE: 

Creates joy as babbling brooks sink into the earth  to nuture the future.

The I CHING

The 64 stories describing the cosmology of the universe in relationship to itself.

Credit is given to one man, King Wen of Zhou, whose wisdom determined the future of the people who dwelt within the boundaries of his territory.

A dynasty of change, King Wen and his descendants ruled a just society.

The place is the Yellow River Valley of China, the time is the 11th century BC.

Each story describes a way that, through harmony with nature the ancient people prospered.

To achieve balance, and cultivate positive energy, requires awareness.

Be aware that the story you tell yourself will influence your journey.

As you ask for guidance from the I CHING, carefully consider your beliefs.

Your tools for seeking good fortune are: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.

Influenced by: The Heavens, the Mountains, the Lakes, and the Thunder.

Recognized through: Kindness, Good Conduct, Propriety, Wisdom, and Trust.

Today the cosmology of the Universe is described by the astronomers and astrologers who document the movement of the planets as they march across the sky.

Rose Royse  © 2021

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