Shamanism and the I Ching: Origins and Evolution

In episode 459 Benebell Wen joins the show to talk about the I Ching, which is an ancient Chinese system of divination, and how it relates to astrology. Benebell is the author of the new book I Ching, the Oracle: A Practical Guide to the Book of Changes, and is an expert in various forms of divination. During the course of the interview we talk about the I Ching and its history and origins, and how it works as a system of divination. We also discuss some of the connections between the I Ching and Chinese astrology, and what these systems of divination can teach us about the nature of astrology in general. You can find out more about Benebell on her website: https://benebellwen.com This episode is available in both audio and video versions below. Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode on the I Ching and astrology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf_4NWDKma0 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 459 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: