Hidden Principles Ode: A Classic of I Ching (Six Lines) Divination (Chan Ao Ge Zhang 阐奥歌章): A Must-Read Classical Text on Six Lines Divination, Wen Wang ... Series of the Classical Texts Book 13)

For study resources and the English-language Chinese Perpetual (Lunar) Calendar, please visit ichingstream.com.About “Hidden Principles Ode” (Chan Ao Ge Zhang) (English Edition)Composed during or after the Song to Yuan period (960 to 1368), “Hidden Principles Ode” is a foundational classic of I Ching Six Lines Divination (Liu Yao), closely connected to Wen Wang Gua and the Na Jia Method. Frequently cited in major compendia such as “The Complete Book of Divination” (Bushi Quanshu or Bushi Daquan), “I Ching Divination – Complete and Restored” (Zengshan Buyi), and “The Orthodox Method of I Ching Divination” (Bushi Zhengzong), it distills core techniques into twenty-five concise verses designed for memorization and practice. A second section develops deeper thematic insights that help readers move from rules to reasoning. Ideal when read alongside Zengshan Buyi and Bushi Zhengzong, this classic remains essential for serious students of Na Jia divination.Who it helpsBeginners: a clear framework that unites rules, reasoning, and worked examples.Intermediate and advanced practitioners: authoritative references for methods and terminology within Six Lines Divination.English editionThis Hidden Principles Ode English edition (possibly the first in English) was translated by Xuan Wanyan, a Columbia University graduate from a family steeped in the I Ching tradition. The goal is to make a once esoteric system accessible to non-Chinese readers while preserving the original depth and rigor.Also cataloged or searched asHidden Principles Ode English edition; Chan Ao Ge Zhang English; Chan Ao Ge Zhang English translation; Hidden Principles Ode I Ching; Six Lines Divination (Liu Yao); Wen Wang Gua; Na Jia Method; I Ching English translation.Edition detailsApproximate length: 28,000 wordsText structure: twenty-five core verses plus extended thematic explanationsRecommended pairing: Zengshan Buyi and Bushi Zhengzong for comparative studyPublisher’s notice (2025-09)The phrase “available in digital and print editions” refers to our catalog. For this title, the print edition is forthcoming. This release is digital-only.About the textAuthor: Unknown. Traditional attribution places the work in the Song to Yuan era. Its enduring value comes from practical clarity, verse-based teaching, and sustained citation in later Six Lines literature.About the translator: Xuan WanyanColumbia University graduate and licensed CPA from a family tradition of I Ching study. This edition aims to present a precise, teachable pathway into Six Lines Divination without sacrificing depth. Read more