I Ching 64 Hexagrams: Names, Numbers, and Chart

The I Ching, also called the Yijing or Book of Changes, is conventionally organized as 64 hexagrams. This crosswalk matches each number with its Chinese name, pinyin, declared English display title, and an Oriens card route. It is a navigation and study reference—not a complete translation of every judgment, a prediction engine, or a universal interpretation. [C-001, C-002]

1. Find the matching entry. Start with a number or Chinese name, then use the card route to continue reading.
2. Treat titles as labels. English names vary across translations and editions.
3. Read beyond the row. A crosswalk locates a text; it does not determine a hexagram's meaning or outcome.

What this crosswalk does

Use the table when you already have a number from a book, card, or reading and need to find the corresponding name and route. The Chinese characters and sequence are anchored to the Book of Changes index; the English labels are the declared Oriens editorial display titles. English titles can differ across translations and editions, so they should not be treated as the only correct rendering. [C-001, C-004]

For interpretation, continue to How to Read the I Ching. For orientation, see What Is Change in the I Ching?. A card route gives you one curated reading experience; it does not replace the primary text, a translation, or a commentary tradition. [C-003, C-005]

Hexagrams 1–16

Hexagrams 17–32

Hexagrams 33–48

Hexagrams 49–64

How to use the table responsibly

Start with the number or Chinese name you already have, then use the card link as a stable route into Oriens. If you want textual interpretation, read the relevant judgment, image, and line material in a declared translation or edition. The table intentionally does not attach a fixed meaning or outcome to each row. A name can help you locate a text; it cannot substitute for reading that text in context. [C-001, C-004, C-005]

FAQ

How many hexagrams are in the I Ching?

The standard Book of Changes sequence contains 64 hexagrams. Each hexagram is a six-line figure identified by a number and a Chinese name.

What is the first I Ching hexagram?

Hexagram 1 is 乾 (qián), displayed here as The Creative. The English title is an Oriens editorial label; other translations may use a different rendering.

How do I find an I Ching hexagram by Chinese name?

Find the Chinese characters in the table, then follow the card route in the final column. Pinyin is included as a pronunciation aid, not as a replacement for the characters.

Are I Ching hexagram English names universal?

No. English titles vary across translations and editions. This page identifies its labels as Oriens display titles so they are not mistaken for a universal translation.

Does this chart tell me my fortune?

No. It is a crosswalk for names, numbers, pronunciation, and navigation. It does not generate a prediction or guarantee an outcome.

What is the difference between an I Ching card and a guide?

A card is a compact, curated entry point for a specific hexagram. A guide provides longer explanation, context, or reading instruction. They support different tasks and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Where can I learn how to read an I Ching hexagram?

Begin with How to Read the I Ching, then use this chart to locate a number or name. For broader context, read What Is Change in the I Ching?.