Okay, so today’s little project was all about diving into hexagram 25. I’ve been messing around with this stuff for a while now, and I figured, why not try to whip up something tangible, you know? Something I could actually see and play with. So that’s what I did.
Getting Started
First things first, I had to gather my materials. I decided to go the physical route this time – no fancy digital stuff. Just good old-fashioned pen and paper. Or rather, sticks and a sandbox. Yeah, I went full ancient on this one. I found a nice spot in my backyard, grabbed a bunch of twigs, and started drawing out the lines of the hexagram.
Building the Hexagram
Hexagram 25, if you’re not familiar, is the one called “Wu Wang” or “Innocence.” It’s made up of the trigrams Qian (Heaven) over Zhen (Thunder). So, I started by drawing the three solid lines of Qian. Man, it’s harder than it looks to get those lines straight with twigs! But I managed, and it felt pretty cool to be connecting with such an old tradition in this hands-on way.
Next up was Zhen, the Thunder trigram, which is a solid line at the bottom and two broken lines on top. I laid out the twigs, trying to get them to look right. It’s kind of meditative, actually. You really have to focus on what you’re doing, or the lines end up all wonky.
The Hexagram
- Qian (Heaven):
- Solid line
- Solid line
- Solid line
- Zhen (Thunder):
- Solid line
- Broken line
- Broken line
Reflecting on the Process
Once I had the whole hexagram laid out, I took a step back to look at it. There’s something really satisfying about creating something with your own hands, even if it’s just lines in the sand. It made me think about the meaning of “Innocence” and how it relates to the natural, spontaneous energy of thunder under the vastness of heaven.
I spent some time just sitting there, contemplating the hexagram and its significance. It’s amazing how such a simple symbol can hold so much depth. I jotted down some notes about my thoughts and feelings, trying to capture the essence of the moment.
Wrapping Up
After a while, I decided to call it a day. I carefully cleared away the twigs, leaving the sandbox smooth and ready for another day. I felt pretty good about what I’d done. It wasn’t just about drawing a hexagram; it was about connecting with something ancient and meaningful in a very personal way.
So, that’s my little adventure with hexagram 25. I hope you enjoyed hearing about it. It’s these kinds of simple, hands-on projects that really make me appreciate the beauty and wisdom of ancient practices. Maybe I’ll tackle another hexagram soon. Who knows?
