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The I Ching and Astrology, with Benebell Wen
The Astrology Podcast
The I Ching and Ancient Divination
This chapter investigates the origins of the I Ching as a vital divination system in China alongside lost practices like Yanshan and Guizhang during the Zhou Dynasty. It contrasts the I Ching's contemporary status in various regions and delves into Southern China's rich occult culture, examining practices such as spirit mediumship and multiple forms of astrology. The discussion further explores the historical connections between Western and Eastern astrology, emphasizing the interplay of randomness in divination methods like the I Ching and horary astrology.
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