Understanding the I Ching - A complete guide to the history and use of the ancient Chinese oracle

The I Ching, the famous Chinese oracle, has been consulted in one form or another since the Bronze Age, and people of every era have benefited from its timeless wisdom. Understanding the I Ching is a compact guide to the fascinating history and development of this text known as the "Classic of Changes" - with complete instructions for consulting and interpreting it. Cyrille Javary shows that the seemingly random act of "throwing the I Ching" is, in fact, a tool for skillfully revealing the qualities of the present moment - the patterns of energy and relationship, the great and subtle underlying themes, the hidden and apparent imperatives for action.