SHORTCUTS: Introduction to the I Ching, Spectrum of Consciousness, I Ching Astrology, I Ching Birth Chart, I Ching Report, I Ching Spectrum Calendar, The Spectrum I Ching for Self-Realization
Introduction to the I Ching
The I Ching is Chinese and the oldest of all the classical systems, from around 800 BCE. It is a great universal model and one of the oldest books in the world. It is based on simple binary (what our computers are built on) with 64 themes. In its original form it guides through the ways of nature, and provides wisdom for contemplation and insightful answers to questions.
The hexagrams that form the basis of the I Ching are from the Bagua, in Taoist Cosmology. It is the 8 symbols that represent the basic principles of existence. It is represented by the 8 trigrams, 8 elements of nature: Earth, Wind, Fire, Thunder, Mountain, Water, Lake, and Heaven. Each trigram has three lines, each line either “open” or “solid”, representing yin or yang, 0 or 1 forming binary numbers 000-111 (0 to 7).
Spectrum of Consciousness
The 64 hexagrams is a useful tool for exploring something as complex as the spectrum of human consciousness. Looking at the spectrum of consciousness through 8 primary themes makes it simpler to see a larger perspective while appreciating the subtle essence of each. Each hexagram has a name, theme, and number that is from an original sequence. For more information you can take a look at Wikipedia.
I Ching Astrology
I Ching astrology is a more detailed guide for self-development than traditional astrology. Astrological elements in the birth chart include: Sun, Earth, Moon, North and South nodes, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. Each astrological element falls within one of the 64 I Ching themes, which represents the spectrum of consciousness, and the life lessons we come to master. Their position can help us identify the theme in our life, expand our awareness, and guide us to self-mastery. Read more about the I Ching Astrology Celestial Mapping Calculations.
These elements are energetic themes that are imprinted on our energy body, and include our Personality (traditional star sign from the position of the Sun), Design (from the incarnation cross formed by the positions of the Earth and Sun), emotional Influence from the Moon, our Destiny (North Node), our Gifts (South Node). Below is a detailed list of each astrological element, and what they represent.
Sun represents our core identity and the personality traits we come to master. Personality is a key aspect of our conscious awareness, who we think we are, what we are capable of, and the traits we come to master.
Earth represents our connection to the material plane, our process, and purpose. Design is a primary feature of our deeper subconscious awareness, our connection to the world, what we are here to do, and how we will do it.
Moon represents the driving influence in our design. Influence affects our daily, weekly, and monthly cycles, our sense of well-being, and the energy we radiate.
North Node represents our future, evolutionary path, and the unknown we come to explore. Destiny is a key theme in our personal evolution, authentic fulfillment, and personal success especially in the later part of our life as we mature.
South Node represents skills, qualities, and wisdom we have already mastered. Our Gifts are a source of strength that we can rely on for our authentic fulfillment, that supports our destiny, and amplifies our potential.
Mercury represents communication, intelligence, and our mental field. Mind is an aspect that defines how we expand our consciousness, express our inner truth, and interact with the world.
Venus represents relationships, values, love, beauty and harmony. Attraction is an aspect of our design that draws others to us, influences how we relate, and what we teach others.
Mars represents our desires, courage, challenges, habits, and actions. Passion is an aspect of our deepest desires, challenges, and a key to experiencing fulfillment through our daily habits.
Jupiter represents our areas for growth, prosperity, and greater potential. Abundance is a source of our inner wisdom, prosperity, and how we align ourselves with what is meant for us.
Saturn represents responsibility, structure, and greater aspirations. Tasks are the themes of our primary life assignments that lead to growth, maturity, and greater fulfillment.
Uranus represents our area for innovation, excellence, authenticity, and expansion. Uniqueness are our key areas for self-development, personal transformation, authenticity, genius, and discovering our greater potential.
Neptune represents our imagination, transcendence, intuition, and our spiritual and creative power. Secret Power is our highest authentic expression that is in alignment with our spiritual potential and our creative power.
Pluto represents transformation, evolution, cycles, change, and our deepest lessons for expansion. Our Power represents our most powerful gifts that come from mastering our lessons and embracing our true self.
The Incarnation Cross
The positions of the earth and sun create the primary birth cross (color framed). The birth chart contain both the conscious personality (black grey symbols on the birth chart and report) and the subconscious design (grey symbols on the birth chart and report). The subconscious design aspects come from the location of the elements about 3 months (88 degrees) prior to birth when major brain development takes place, and usually reflect aspects that may be more challenging to integrate. The conscious and subconscious are programming partners. Read more about the I Ching Astrology Celestial Mapping Calculations.
The I Ching Birth Chart
The I Ching Birth Chart contains all the astrological elements from your birth date, time, and location. They are color coded to the I Ching and include the primary theme for each of the astrological elements. The birth chart and reports are custom designs and the report is part of an intuitive process, they take about 3 to 4 business days to complete.
The birth charts and reports are compatible with the Human Design and Gene Keys systems. The placement of the hexagrams on the 360 degree astrological birth chart comes from the Human Design system developed around 1989 after Ra Uru Hu / Alan (Robert) Krakower had a mystical experience where he received the information from a voice over the course of a few days, and then studied and tested it before sharing the information as the Human Design system. The Human Design and Gene Keys system (developed by Richard Rudd) are great tools for self-development, they have helped many people, including myself, with self-discovery, and the process of deconditioning. It can be complicated for some, and take a few years to fully understand and apply it.
The I Ching Spectrum Astrology system is simpler, it focuses on the use of the I Ching and its themes, and it can be used with the books by Nathalie Strassburg. Our astrological activations are our gateways, they are meant to save time, but we are here to master all 64 lessons to realize the truth of who we are and achieve greater self-fulfillment. There are many paths, systems, and tools we can use; they are all here to teach us how to master our intuition and access the higher frequencies of being consistently and reliably.
Astrological calculations: I Ching Astrology is a unique Celestial Mapping System that synthesizes the ancient wisdom of the 64 I Ching Hexagrams with the modern science of planetary positioning. While the word ‘Astrology’ traditionally implies the study of stars (astron), our system is focused on the geometric relationship between the Earth, the Sun, and the other planets as they transit through the 360° ecliptic plane. The influence is derived from which of the 64 fixed I Ching Gates are activated, not the distant constellations. This system provides a precise, fixed blueprint that is consistent across all calculations. Read more about the I Ching Astrology Celestial Mapping Calculations.
I Ching Birth Chart & Reports
The I Ching Spectrum Astrology Birth Chart & Report is based on your birthday, time and location. The report and poster are tools for self-development, the process of self-realization, and a light alignment that will allow you to integrate all the aspects of your light body. Order Here.
Your birth chart and report contain your design aspects, personality, powers, gifts, uniqueness, passion, life tasks, possibilities, destiny and keys for life fulfillment.
Includes: The report is a 16+ Page PDF with a 4 page introduction that highlights the most important overall theme of your design and gives an overview of your unique astrological activations from your birth chart / profile. You can also order the chart without the report. Your I Ching birth chart poster printable JPG file. You will receive a high resolution (300dpi) image: 17″ x 22″ (US) or A2 size (International) (about 5mb), depending on your location and standard printing size. It can be scaled to print on smaller and larger paper too. You will also receive a 10 page introduction I Ching Astrology information booklet PDF (2mb) and a 20% Discount Voucher to use on the site. Please see the product images for more details.
The I Ching Spectrum Astrology Birth Chart poster is available in a landscape (horizontal) and portrait (vertical) design. You will receive a high resolution (300dpi) image: 17″ x 22″ (US) or A2 size (International) (about 5mb), depending on your location and standard printing size. It can be scaled to print on smaller and larger paper too. You will also receive the I Ching Astrology information booklet +-10 page PDF (3mb).
The Report
The report is a 16+ Page PDF with a 4 page introduction that highlights the most important overall theme of your design and gives an overview of your unique astrological activations from your birth chart. The rest of the report is a detailed listing of your individual activations and it includes the I Ching Hexagram, Number, Theme, life lesson with a brief explanation, along with the astrology elements and what they represent.
The report and poster are great tools for self-development, the process of self-realization, and it is a light alignment that will allow you to integrate aspects of your light body to expand your consciousness. Each of your activations are your personal gateways to accessing higher frequencies of being. You will also receive a discount voucher and the I Ching Astrology information booklet +-10 page PDF (3mb). Order Here.
The I Ching Spectrum Calendar
The I Ching Spectrum Calendar is great for wall art, as a tool for self-development, light alignment, increasing your awareness, and expanding your consciousness on a daily basis. It is available for purchase, and you will receive two high resolution files: A2 and 17″ x 22″. The I Ching calendar poster is available in landscape/horizontal, and portrait/vertical versions.
The Spectrum I Ching for Self-Realization
The Spectrum I Ching for Self-Realization is designed by Nathalie Strassburg. The foundation is the 4 Primary aspects of ourselves: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, and Mental. The 8 parts of ourselves that we unify on the path to self-realization are: Instinctive, Tribal, Emotional, Rational, Achiever, Ecological, Integrated, and Holistic. The parts of ourselves are represented by the 8 trigrams from the I Ching / Bagua: Earth, Wind, Fire, Thunder, Mountain, Water, Lake, and Heaven. The 64 hexagrams form the spectrum of consciousness, and the lessons we master on our journey to expand our consciousness, greater fulfillment, self-realization, and enlightenment.
I recommend further study of the I Ching, Human Design system, Gene Keys, Kabbalah, Chakras, Astrology, Psychological Archetypes, personality spectrum, Numerology, Advaita Vedanta, A Course in Miracles etc.
