Tao of Buttercup Posted July 21, 2014 Well I do like divination, and decided on "Tao Stones" by Zhao Xioamin and Martin Palmer (2008), instead of "Chi Chi sticks" (which I might acquire later). Â Someone reviewed these Stones at Aeclectic Tarot, which includes an example reading: Â http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=114462 Â I'd include a link to the product, but don't want to be misunderstood as spamming. Â Has anyone here worked with these Stones? My copy (yet to receive) will include a 160 page book. Plan to use as before-start-of-day meditation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daeluin Posted July 21, 2014 Ah! What a neat way of diving the I-Ching. I've shied away from yarrow stalks and coin tossing, and use the seed method instead. But this seems to be another great method, nice find! Â I didn't see a direct mention of the I-Ching on the product page, but that seems to be what you're getting into. Lots of great book recommendations to help with interpretations in the I Ching sub-forum here. Â Studying the I-Ching is very good for learning to find balance and harmony with the many changes of the tao. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tao of Buttercup Posted July 21, 2014 Ah! What a neat way of diving the I-Ching. I've shied away from yarrow stalks and coin tossing, and use the seed method instead. But this seems to be another great method, nice find! Â I didn't see a direct mention of the I-Ching on the product page, but that seems to be what you're getting into. Lots of great book recommendations to help with interpretations in the I Ching sub-forum here. Â Studying the I-Ching is very good for learning to find balance and harmony with the many changes of the tao. Â Seems it is a more "user friendly" form of I-Ching; that's my impression. Â I might study I-Ching at some point; frankly, it seems so complex (intimidating). Earlier today, in a used bookstore, I browsed two or three books about I-Ching; didn't purchase. These Stones seem a very good intro for possible later delving into I-Ching. Â For now my focus is on meditation (or what's "meditation" for me anyway - ha ha) and reading; have found a guide book by Eva Wong regarding Taoism (history, its development, etc.). Â Taking this all slow, easy, steady. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daeluin Posted July 22, 2014 Agreed, there is definitely a learning curve. The changes are subtle and complex and I am constantly finding myself surprised by them, even ones I've studied a long time. I'm discovering more how the changes work in layers of meanings.... sometimes I uncover a deeper layer and a whole new world of change unfolds. Â It's nice to see there is a version that is simpler and it sounds like this one might not go into the lines themselves either. I'm tempted to grab a set. Â R. L. Wing does a great job simplifying the I-Ching, in my opinion. The historical text is removed, but the essence is portrayed with simple but profound explanations that avoid confusion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tao of Buttercup Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) It's nice to see there is a version that is simpler and it sounds like this one might not go into the lines themselves either. I'm tempted to grab a set. Â If you do, be advised that there's a set (the original edition?) with a short booklet (I think 64 pages). My set's book is 160 pages; wanted that longer, more detailed book. Â Also, and you might already know this, divination items - once out of print - can become very expensive. Tarot decks/kits are a prime example. Edited July 22, 2014 by Tao of Buttercup 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
