--- product_id: 1536282 title: "The I Ching or Book of Changes" price: "€ 43.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1536282-the-i-ching-or-book-of-changes store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Ancient wisdom distilled 64 life situations decoded Jungian psychology intro The I Ching or Book of Changes **Price:** € 43.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔮 Decode your destiny with the ultimate ancient guidebook! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The I Ching or Book of Changes - **How much does it cost?** € 43.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1536282-the-i-ching-or-book-of-changes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Acclaimed Translation:** Baynes edition with Jung’s introduction—trusted by 1,400+ readers and climbing bestseller ranks. - • **Comprehensive 64-hexagram Matrix:** Navigate every major life scenario through a simple, elegant 8x8 grid system. - • **Timeless Oracle for Modern Minds:** Unlock profound insights from 3,000+ years of Eastern philosophy and divination. - • **Scientifically Inspired Divination:** Harness Jung’s theory of synchronicity to interpret life’s pivotal moments with precision. - • **Philosophical Depth Meets Practical Guidance:** Blend Taoist and Confucian wisdom with actionable advice for today’s challenges. ## Overview The I Ching or Book of Changes is a revered ancient Chinese text dating back millennia, offering a unique divination system based on 64 hexagrams representing life’s fundamental situations. This Baynes translation, featuring an introduction by Carl Jung, blends Eastern philosophy with psychological insight, providing readers with profound guidance and practical wisdom. Highly rated and popular among spiritual seekers and intellectuals alike, it remains a cornerstone for anyone exploring metaphysical and philosophical self-discovery. ## Description The I Ching or Book of Changes [Baynes, Cary F., Wilhelm, Richard, Jung, C. G., Wilhelm, Hellmut] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The I Ching or Book of Changes Review: Best Translation of an Ancient Chinese Classic - I first discovered the I Ching at the age of 19. It was described in a short story I read as an ancient Chinese book of divination. Well, who doesn't want to know the future? So I looked it up in the Murray State library. Their copy had an introduction by Carl Jung, in which he interviewed the book, employing divination to enable the book to answer questions about itself, thereby making its own case for its efficacy as a tool of divination. That was probably a completely original idea. I doubt anyone ever asked the Oracle at Delphi or the runes or a pile of goat entrails "why should I believe you?", much less got cogent answers in reply. Anyway, I admired Jung for his writings on what he termed "synchronicity", and felt I had seen this force at work in my own life, and here he seemed to offer this book as proof of his theory. Sold me. The I Ching (or "Book of Changes") is thought to date back to the second or third millennium B.C., and posits that there are but 64 different situations in human life, and but 6 permutations of each of those situations. What could be simpler? That there are only 64 basic life situations may seem a rather limiting worldview, but it is uncanny how specifically accurate an I Ching reading can be, despite these limits. The authors of this tome actually made an 8 X 8 grid of every situation that could possibly arise in human life, and all one need do to find his place on that grid at any given moment, is to insert himself into the matrix of synchronicity via a random event, such as the fall of three coins. How those coins fall will reveal your situation, and the stage of that situation where you are currently at (pardon the preposition). It is helpful to read an impartial and dispassionate description of what you are going through, to read the natural evolution of this situation, and advice to help you achieve the best outcome, or meet the impending disaster, as the case may be. Once it told me, and I'm paraphrasing here: "Hey, if you had asked me 6 months ago, maybe I could have told you something. Now you'll just have to take what's coming. No, there is no way out." I tried rephrasing my question, hoping for a less scary answer. "Stop asking me," it said, "or you're going to get your feelings hurt." When I once again tried rephrasing the question for a more favorable answer, it called me a fool, and went on to say that I deserved what was coming, that I had brought this disaster upon myself, but that apparently disaster and utter ruin were the only ways a very stupid person like myself would ever learn anything. That hurt, alright. The I Ching is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophies. The commentary draws heavily on Taoist and Confucian thought. Ancient kings and wise men have written commentaries on this book, which was ancient even to them, and through the ages these commentaries have also become part of the book. Their language is quite poetic and thought-provoking. I got my current copy cheap, at desertcart. There's tons of translations available, but this is the one with the introduction by Jung. There's an extensive section called "The Material", of commentaries on the text, which can be of some aid in one's use and understanding of the book. Review: Amazing insight - As always, Deng delivers depth in an approachable and practical way without sounding pedantic. This translation has become a go to reference and guide for me! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #18,083 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in I Ching (Books) #9 in Tao Te Ching (Books) #12 in Taoist Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,427) | | Dimensions | 5.28 x 1.58 x 8.31 inches | | Edition | 3rd Reformatted ed. | | ISBN-10 | 069109750X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0844295909 | | Item Weight | 1.7 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 808 pages | | Publication date | October 21, 1967 | | Publisher | Princeton University Press | ## Images ![The I Ching or Book of Changes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515NriXw79L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Translation of an Ancient Chinese Classic *by A***. on November 28, 2012* I first discovered the I Ching at the age of 19. It was described in a short story I read as an ancient Chinese book of divination. Well, who doesn't want to know the future? So I looked it up in the Murray State library. Their copy had an introduction by Carl Jung, in which he interviewed the book, employing divination to enable the book to answer questions about itself, thereby making its own case for its efficacy as a tool of divination. That was probably a completely original idea. I doubt anyone ever asked the Oracle at Delphi or the runes or a pile of goat entrails "why should I believe you?", much less got cogent answers in reply. Anyway, I admired Jung for his writings on what he termed "synchronicity", and felt I had seen this force at work in my own life, and here he seemed to offer this book as proof of his theory. Sold me. The I Ching (or "Book of Changes") is thought to date back to the second or third millennium B.C., and posits that there are but 64 different situations in human life, and but 6 permutations of each of those situations. What could be simpler? That there are only 64 basic life situations may seem a rather limiting worldview, but it is uncanny how specifically accurate an I Ching reading can be, despite these limits. The authors of this tome actually made an 8 X 8 grid of every situation that could possibly arise in human life, and all one need do to find his place on that grid at any given moment, is to insert himself into the matrix of synchronicity via a random event, such as the fall of three coins. How those coins fall will reveal your situation, and the stage of that situation where you are currently at (pardon the preposition). It is helpful to read an impartial and dispassionate description of what you are going through, to read the natural evolution of this situation, and advice to help you achieve the best outcome, or meet the impending disaster, as the case may be. Once it told me, and I'm paraphrasing here: "Hey, if you had asked me 6 months ago, maybe I could have told you something. Now you'll just have to take what's coming. No, there is no way out." I tried rephrasing my question, hoping for a less scary answer. "Stop asking me," it said, "or you're going to get your feelings hurt." When I once again tried rephrasing the question for a more favorable answer, it called me a fool, and went on to say that I deserved what was coming, that I had brought this disaster upon myself, but that apparently disaster and utter ruin were the only ways a very stupid person like myself would ever learn anything. That hurt, alright. The I Ching is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophies. The commentary draws heavily on Taoist and Confucian thought. Ancient kings and wise men have written commentaries on this book, which was ancient even to them, and through the ages these commentaries have also become part of the book. Their language is quite poetic and thought-provoking. I got my current copy cheap, at Amazon. There's tons of translations available, but this is the one with the introduction by Jung. There's an extensive section called "The Material", of commentaries on the text, which can be of some aid in one's use and understanding of the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing insight *by G***E on December 13, 2025* As always, Deng delivers depth in an approachable and practical way without sounding pedantic. This translation has become a go to reference and guide for me! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible book *by S***B on July 20, 2023* I bought this book as well as the book by Taoist Master Alfred Huang. Both are great books but I find this book to be a little more precise and definitive. The book by Master Huang is more organized . All in all one should have both the books . I have done round about 30 readings by now . And since these are decisions , it is hard to say what is right and what is wrong . But the readings are remarkably accurate to what common sense was telling me about these decisions . I also have taken a few decisions based on iChing, the results of which will be clearer by the year end . I will try to update the review by then . But all in all I am quite dumbfounded by the accuracy of these readings . Review update October 31st 2024 After doing many readings using iChing I have come to the conclusion that these are not forecasts or predictive outcome . The iChing readings simply tell us what the soul telling us deep inside us when the mind is confused with many conflicting thoughts . It is a great tool to help us taking the decision that we truly want but sometimes not able to take because of internal conflict within our mind. ## Frequently Bought Together - The I Ching or Book of Changes (Bollingen Series) - 6pcs/Set Brass Chinese Feng Shui I Ching Divination Coins for Success Dia 1.1“ W Fengshuisale Bag Y-1055 - Understanding the I Ching --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1536282-the-i-ching-or-book-of-changes](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1536282-the-i-ching-or-book-of-changes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*