The Complete Book of Divination

Book Description

The Complete Book of Divination is a comprehensive compendium that synthesizes the essential knowledge of I Ching divination from various classical sources. This collection includes key excerpts from major works such as parts of The Orthodox Method of I Ching Divination's foundational sections, Fragmented Gold Ode (Sui Jin Fu), Golden Strategy principles, Hidden Principles Ode (Chan Ao Ge Zhang), Mysterious and Subtle Discourse (Tong Xuan Miao Lun), and Celestial Mysteries Ode (Tian Xuan Fu), though with some variations in presentation and interpretation. As a bridge text, it serves as an accessible entry point to the broader tradition while preserving the core wisdom of the classical masters. The work demonstrates how divination knowledge was systematized and transmitted across different periods, making it valuable both for understanding historical development and for practical application. This English edition—possibly the first—was translated by Xuan Wanyan, a Columbia University graduate from a family steeped in the I Ching tradition, making this once-esoteric system accessible to non-Chinese readers while faithfully preserving its original depth.