The Astrology Podcast The I Ching and Astrology, with Benebell Wen
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Aug 22, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Benebell Wen, an expert in divination and author of a new I Ching guide, reveals the connections between the I Ching and astrology. She explores how the 64 hexagrams symbolize the balance of yin and yang, examining their historical significance. Intriguingly, Benebell links ancient practices with modern concepts like AI. The conversation also touches on the moral implications of I Ching interpretations and the fascinating correlations between astrology and societal changes throughout history.
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I Ching as Generative AI
- The I Ching is an ancient Chinese system of divination, described as a form of early computing.
- It uses a binary system of yin and yang, similar to DNA's structure, to understand the universe.
Binary Basis of the I Ching
- The I Ching's core is a binary system (yin and yang) representing fundamental universal principles.
- It expands from binaries to quadrants, trinities, and ultimately 64 hexagrams.
King Wen's Imprisonment and the I Ching
- King Wen, imprisoned by King Zhou, used the I Ching to predict the Shang dynasty's fall and the Zhou dynasty's rise.
- This event linked the I Ching to the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.