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I-Ching (ee-ching) - Ancient method of divination dating back at least 3,000 years. Coins are tossed six times to cast a hexagram of broken (yin) and unbroken (yang) lines. A reader interprets the pattern and advises you on how best to proceed, giving you philosophical counsel on what you may still need to consider or reconsider to secure a favorable outcome. The meaning of the Name: I-Ching?
The character 'I', pronounced as [ ee, yí ] in Chinese, it means:
     1. To Change
     2. To Trade
     3. Easy
The character 'Ching' , pronounced as [ jing ] in Chinese, it means:
     1. Classic
     2. Holy or Sacred text
     3. Book
The simple and most accepted definition of 'I-Ching' is: "A Book of Changes"
In fact, this book has defined all possible movements or changes in our entire universe by the combination of 8 x 8 = 64 hexagram symbols!
History of I-Ching:
Around 6,700 years ago, in north-west China, a man named Fu-Hsi and his wife Nü-Wa led a group of highlanders and started the civilisation of China. It was the pastoral age, where people are settling down and farming the animals.
It could be myth, Fu-Hsi's wife Nü-Wa is usually thought to be the creator of Chinese people! There was one time, when two other 'Gods' were fighting, one God knocked sky so hard that the sky was broken, people suffered because of the heat from the Sun. Nü-Wa quickly found '5 coloured stones', after purifying them by extreme fire, she then used those stones to fix the broken sky. I don't know why everytime I remember this story, I kept thinking we have ozone layer broken . . . but who will fix our sky now? :)
Nü-Wa's appearance was quite odd, she had normal upper part of human body, but lower part was same as a snake. It's kind of similar in many different cultures, they had similar myth with snake body God. If you are interested, you may want to reference 'Fingerprints of The Gods' this book by Graham Hancock.
Now, back to Fu-Hsi's tribe, as life became less harsh compared with old nomadic age, he invented basic measurement tools and simple mathematics for building houses; also a music instruments that has 50 strings which played like a harp! When he looked at sky, he realised 'happy time do pass by quickly', so he invented calenders.
Today, the most precious invention Fu-Hsi left to us is Pa-Kua, the fundation of I-Ching.

IceLandic - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents which holds teachings originating in and/or interpolations thereon as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Ichneumonomancy - A type of divination using the features, movement and/or behaviour of mongeese A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Ichnomancy - A type of divination by the observation of footprints. A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Ichthyomancy - A type of divination by the shape, color, heads or entrails of fishes A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Iconomancy - A type of divination by studying icons or images A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Id - When used in reference to the field of Analytical Psychology

Idea - A presentation of apprehended and/or imagined sense, concept, thought, opinion and/or other object of mental formulation whether characterized as known, believed or supposed.

Idolomancy - A type of divination using idols, images, or figures A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Illuminates of Thanteros - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Illuminatism -

Imaginary Time - Mathematicians are a clever lot. Just because a concept may not make sense at an intuitive level doesn't mean that it can't be used to help understand nature. Take imaginary numbers, for example. If you start with any "real" number and multiply it by itself, you get a positive number. For instance, 2 times 2 equals 4 but so does -2 times -2. That means the square root of 4 equals both 2 and -2. But what would the square root of -4 be? Mathematicians invented imaginary numbers to answer this question, defining the number i to equal the square root of -1 (making the square root of -4 equal to 2i). Imaginary numbers can be used to help explain tunnelling, a quantum mechanical process in which, for instance, a particle can spontaneously pass through a barrier. In trying to unify general relativity with quantum mechanics, physicists used a related idea in which they would measure time with imaginary numbers instead of real numbers. By using this so-called imaginary time, physicists Stephen Hawking and Jim Hartle showed that the universe could have been born without a singularity. Einstein used in his theorys, negative time which could also be called imaginary time applicable in a collapse of the universe, passing though a singularity into a state where the spacetime dimensions(3s+1t) changes into all space-like dimensions (4s)? From http://www.virtualchaos.org/science/apndx.html: "MINKOWSKI'S FOUR - DIMENSIONAL SPACE ("WORLD") [Supplementary to Section XVII] We can characterize the Lorentz Transformation still more simply if we introduce the imaginary sqr(-1) times ct in place of t as time-variable. If, in accordance with this, we insert * x 1 = x * x 2 = y * x 3 = z * x 4 = imaginary sqr(-1) times ct, and similar for the accorded system K', then the condition which is identically satisfied by the transformation can be expresses thus: (I 2) X'₁² + X'₂² + X'₃² + X'₄² = X₁² + X₂² + X₃² + X₄². That is, by the afore-mentioned choice of " co-ordinates," (IIa) is transformed into this equation. We see from (I 2) that the imaginary time co-ordinate x4 enters into the condition of transformation in exactly the same way as the space co-ordinates x1, x2, x3.It is due to this fact that, according to the theory of relativity, the " time " x 4 enters into natural laws in the same form as space co-ordinates x¹, x², x³. A four dimensional continuum described by the " co-ordinates " x¹, x², x³, x⁴ , was called " world " by Minkowski, who also termed point-event a " world-point. " From a " happening " in three dimensional space, physics becomes, as it were, an " existence " in the four dimensional " world. " This four dimensional " world " bear a close similarity to the three dimensional " space " of (Euclidean) analytical geometry. If we introduce into the latter a new Cartesian co-ordinate system (x'¹, x'², x'³) with the same origin, then system x'¹, x'², x'³ are linear homogeneous functions of x¹, x², x³, which identically satisfy the equation X'₁²+ X'₂² + X'₃² = X₁² + X₂² + X₃² The analogy with (I 2) is a complete one. We can regard Minkowski's " world " in a formal manner as a four dimensional Euclidean space (with imaginary time co-ordinate) ; the Lorentz transformation corresponds to a " rotation " of the co-ordinate system in the four dimensional "world. " Or from Peter Carroll's inimitable elucidation: "Space exhibits no preferred direction. Although local conditions may favour conventions such as up or down, Australia's up does not correspond to Belgium's, and left or right depends entirely on personal orientation, or perhaps we should say occidentation. Some antipodeans prefer world maps or globes with their own continent in the local up direction. Similarly the universe does not favour any particular direction in any of its three temporal directions, all apparent distinctions arise from our attempts to impose convenient conventions. Such conventions, however, seem to obscure the full enormity of what surrounds us. Classical Newtonian style time, modified only slightly by relativity, consists of only a single dimensional line along which the spatial universe progresses from vaguely remembered or approximately recorded points in the past to uncertain or vaguely calculable points in the future; whilst causal determinism plays its largely inscrutable hand, and entropy inexorably increases. History must have about the same bullshit quotient as prediction then. Quantum mechanical time, and indeed the time scheme of any system involving probability calculus which does not assume crypto-determinism, suggests that we should not regard any moment of the past or future as a definite point where only one set of events did or will occur, but rather as a two dimensional plane of possibility. Official causal classical dogma notwithstanding, most people believe in an indeterminate future, not entirely specified by the conditions of the present. Few however, can get their heads around the idea of an equally indeterminate past, although quantum physics and certain magical and parapsychological results specify exactly that. We lack any kind of sense organ or instrument that can 'see' reliably across time in the way that we can see across three dimensional space, because the space to time ratio has such an enormous value compared to our bodies. Thus whilst we can see quite a bit of three dimensional space around ourselves, we can only perceive time as a series of point like moments. We then string those points together by memory and expectation to produce an apparent line of one dimensional time, even though this contradicts our expectation that at least the future contains many possibilities. If the universe actually 'moved' through a three rather than a one dimensional timescape then the line joining every part of recorded history would still seem one dimensional, but we would have to regard all those parts of the three dimensional temporal matrix which the universe probably did not, or probably will not visit, as making some contribution to the conditions at any observed moment. Such conditions arise directly from the non local and atemporal fields subtended by the particles that constitute all known forms of matter and energy. (See Hyperwarp 6D pages) Thus in a sense, we can have the cake of parallel universes without suffering the indigestion attendant on trying to find a 'place' to put them, for they consist only of fundamental fields, rather than the particles which subtend them, 'feeling out' possible pasts and futures for the universe at any point. Thus we can conceptualise the plane of probability lying orthogonally to the line of ordinary time extrapolated from classical considerations, with less profitable events lying further from the centre of the plane than more probable ones. To make sense of this mathematically we have to use Minkowski space-time rather than Euclidean space. In Minkowski space-time, time appears as an imaginary form of space and enters the equation as ict where i equals the square root of minus one and we have to multiply temporal separations t, by c, lightspeed, the enormous ratio of space to time to put them both on the same scale. Then by a simple extension of Pythagorean geometry the separation between any two points in space-time appears as the square root of the spatial separation squared plus the square of ict. As a result, large spatial separations with small temporal separations appear as slightly reduced real spatial separations, whilst large temporal separations with small spatial separations appear as imaginary 'distances'. This seems a reasonable formulation when you consider that you cannot walk 'to' next Tuesday." (end Peter Carroll quotation) According to most sources the original imaginary time was posited in the 1950s, called "Wick Rotation". Hawking got zinged by the physics community for seeming to claim it alone in A Short History of Time. His contribution was to use it in curved space in the course of deriving his no boundary condition. He did issue a statement clarifying the issue. The reason for the imaginary time is that Feynmann's famous path integrals, which worked fine in non relativistic QM, become unstable when you try to compute them in relativistic Minkowski spacetime, with the negative time in the metric. Wick's idea was to multiply Minkowski's time by i, the square root of minus 1. That converts the metric to Euclidean ds2 = c2dt2 + dx2 + dy2 + dzV, and with units so that c = 1, it becomes pure Euclidean 4D space. Then you do the computations. The integrals are stable in the new metric and you get your answers. Then you "rotate back" by converting it back to t. This is all justified by well known procedures in complex variables.

Inalienable - Incapable of being surrendered or transferred

Incarnation - The act of assuming corporeal form, Spirit, not within, but perhaps anchored to Matter.

Incense - When the term Incense is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to any substance which when burned gives off specific fragrance, corresponding to various concepts and/or forces, specifically made for general or particular Magickal Working, and/or consecrated to the same.

Incense Accoutrements - When the term Incense Accoutrements is used in reference to Magickal Implements, Sacred Objects, Ceremonial Tools and/or Foci it generally refers to holders, cases, snuffers, charcoals, lighters and so forth which may be used with the incense to achieve the desired effect

Inchoate - Not yet fully extant, potential and at least partly manifested but not fully manifested, not yet certain or specific, firmly begun, in an incipient state.

IndigenoPaganism - includes PaleoPaganism and SocioPaganism or CiviloPaganism.

Individualism - A point of view within the field of Ethical, Value and/or Behavioural Matters, this is a Point of View in which the prime parameter for effectuating a course of action is determined by choosing that which is

Individuality - irreducible essence

lndividuation - the process of self- development in which an individual integrates the many facets of the psyche to become him or her self - an individual, a separate, indivisible unity with a sense of psychic wholeness. The process by which members of a society become differentiated from one another.

Ineffable - Incapable of being expressed in words, with the implication of being beyond those things which may be expressed in language.

Information - Accumulation of Data, see Knowledge

Initiation - The marking of the beginning of a particular stage.

Inner Robe of Glory -

InnovatorOblige -

Instrumentalism - When used in reference to a point of view within the field of Ethical, Value and/or Behavioural Matters, this is a Point of View in which the prime parameter for effectuating a course of action is determined by choosing that which is

Intangibles - Things, primarily ideas, concepts, ideals, values which while known to be real due to the universality or near univerality of human experience perceiving their existence, are incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, including but not limited to: Beauty, Good, Evil, Truth, Freedom, Honour, Right, Wrong, Virtue, Vice and so forth.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)- When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding Krishna to be the supreme Lord over all deities, and stressing bhakti (the way of devotion), particularly as taught in the teachings of Guru Caitanya Mahaprabu as primary or critical parameters of their Spiritual Paradigm. International Society for Krishna Consciousness is a religious organization for devotees of Krishna (also spelled Krsna). ISKCON is often referred to as Hare Krishna, because of the first two words of the principle mantra: "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna, Hare, Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama, Rama, Hare, Hare." Krishna means "The All-Attractive," Hare addresses the energy of God, and Rama means "The Greatest Pleasure." These names of God and the Hare Krishna Mantra are derived from ancient Indian texts of knowledge called Vedas. The Tilaka mark appears on the foreheads of all followers of Hare Krishna. The two stripes signify the lotus feet of Krishna; the leaf in the center represents holy basil, or Tulasi that traditionally adorns His feet. ISKCON and Sanatana Dharma both trace their beginnings to the Vedas and to the Bhagavad-Gita text. Whereas mainstream Sanatana Dharma regards Krishna to be the 8th incarnation of Vishnu (the Preserver and one of the Hindu trinity of deities), ISKCON regards Krishna to be the supreme Lord over all deities, including Vishnu. They are therefore a monotheistic faith group. The roots of the faith can be traced back to the advent of Krishna, 5000 years ago in a village in India called Vrindavana. The faith has been revived in recent history by the 16th Century Guru Caitanya Mahaprabu who is regarded by the Hare Krishnas as an incarnation of Krishna in the form of His own devotee. He taught that Lord Krishna was the principle deity, God Himself, and that everyone can regain a personal relationship with Krishna through sankirtana (congregational chanting of God's names, specifically the Hare Krishna Mantra). This tradition was continued by a line of Gurus including (early in this century) Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Gosvami Maharaj. Their beliefs share much with conventional Sanatana Dharma. Their sacred text is the Hindu poem Bhagavad-Gita that contains conversations between Lord Krishna and a soldier Arjuna. A common ISKCON expression is "We are not this body." That is, we are all spirit souls who are temporarily trapped in a material body and its cares and woes. Their goal is to break away from samsara (endless repetitive reincarnations) and return to the kingdom of God.
Some of ISKCON's main differences from mainline Sanatana Dharma are:
• Liberation from samsara is attained through sankirtana, which is congregational singing of God's names, which leads to Krishna Consciousness.
• Krishna is worshipped as the Supreme God; they believe that one can attain a personal relationship with Him.
     Jesus Christ is recognized as a directly empowered representative of Krishna.
• Hell as a temporary destination after death for people who have sinned greatly while on earth.
• Devotees need a spiritual master, who is in a line of succession from the guru Caitanya
     (or one of three other lines of disciple succession who worship Krishna as the Supreme God.)
• Eating food prepared for and offered to God is an act of communion with Krishna.
     When such food is eaten, Krishna's energy purifies the body of the devotee.
Their "Nine Processes of Devotional Service" are: * Hearing about God, * Chanting the names of God, * Remembering God by reading, associating with devotees, * Serving the Lord Krishna in the temple, * Worshiping God by preparation of food, decorating the Lord, bringing others to see Him, * Praying to God, * Encouraging others to chant the names of God, * Developing a close personal and intimate relationship with God and * Giving everything to God including the body.

Interpolation - When used in reference to intellectual endeavors, Interpolation indicates the use of the process of calculating, positing and adding information to a system of thought and/or Tradition, such as by intuitively considering values already known within the system and obtaining probable value by comparison to the established values of the system.

Interpretation - When used in reference to intellectual endeavors, Interpretation refers to explanation of items not explicit within a system of thought and/or Tradition, such as by pointing out or suggesting inner relationships and/or motives for particular actions, events and/or statements within the system, and/or by relating particulars to general principles

Intuition - Knowing by direct insight and/or cognition.

Intuitionism - When used in reference to a point of view within the field of Ethical, Value and/or Behavioural Matters, this is a Point of View in which the prime parameter for effectuating a course of action is determined by choosing that which is

Invocation - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation of Experiential Spiritual Methodology, Invocation is any practice and/or action with the intended goal of inculcating assistance from divine forms with whom one has resonance.

Involuntarism - A point of view within the field of Ethical, Value and/or Behavioural Matters, this is a Point of View in which the prime parameter for effectuating a course of action is determined by choosing that which is

Iridology - The study of the eye, its textures, pigmentation and changes in the iris structure as it pertains to your health. The iris reveals inherent characteristics of tissues, metabolic and nutritional imbalances, various stages of inflammation and general health level. Nerve filaments in the iris receive impressions from every organ of the body via the autonomic and cerebrospinal nervous systems. Changes in the body chemistry disturb the process by which iris color is maintained. Discoloration appears as a sign before any clinical change in the blood or urine chemistry. Developed by Ignatz Peczeky, a Holistic Health technique which supposedly allows one to diagnose unrelated diseases (such as a sprained ankle or weak back) by reading the color patterns of the eye's irises. Some practitioners also claim ability to diagnose emotional or mental problems.

Iridomancy - A type of divination by observation of the iris of the eye A general Divinatory System list with short definitions

Irresistible is Her Harbinger Veil - When the term Irresistible is Her Harbinger Veil is used in reference to a Magickal Implement, Sacred Object, Ceremonial Tool and/or Focus it generally refers to the Translucent White Opalescent Silk Veil of the True Will and Intuition.

Ishwara Pranidhana (see Niyamas Disciplines) - The Niyama that is Ishwara Pranidhana is categorized as living in constant awareness of the Divine, obviously this is an oversimplification but a useful one for metaphysical study. The Niyamas are one of the Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga from the traditions of the Indus Valley. The Niyamas or observances (Do's) are also divided into five and complete the ethical precepts started with the Yama. The other four of the five Niyamas are:
Saucha or purity - (internal and external cleanliness, at all levels)
Santosha or contentment
Tapas or detachment from bondage to anything, some practice austerity for this
Swadhyaya or study of the sacred texts

Isian Wicca - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, is primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding as a primary or critical parameter of their Spiritual Paradigm.

Islam - When used in reference to a MetaPhysical Orientation as to Tradition, Culture or Preferred Flavour, Islamic Traditions [sometimes called Muslim Traditions (incorrectly Mohammedean)] are primarily defined, usually selfdefined by its members and/or adherents holding monotheistic religious doctrines as taught by Muhammad, as the last Prophet of Allah as primary or critical parameters of their Spiritual Paradigm. There are many sects of Islam and believers are called Muslims. The name of this religion, Islam, is derived from the word "salam," which is often interpreted as meaning "peace." However "submission" would be a better translation. A Muslim is a follower of Islam. "Muslim" is an Arabic word that refers to a person who submits themselves to the will of God. Muslims traditionally acknowledge respect for Muhammad, Jesus and other prophets by adding "peace be upon them" either the entire phrase spelled out or an abbreviation "(pbuh)" after their names. Many Muslims feel that the phrases "Islamic terrorist" or "Muslim terrorist," which have been observed so often in the media, are oxymorons. Most religious historians view Islam as having been founded in 622 CE by Muhammad the Prophet (peace be upon him).* He lived from about 570 to 632 CE). The religion started in Mecca, when the angel Jibreel (Gabriel) read the first revelation to Muhammad (pbuh). (Mohammed and Muhammed (pbuh) are alternate spellings for his name.) Islam is seen as the youngest of the world's great religions.*
However, many if not most of the followers of Islam believe that:
     • Islam existed before Muhammad (pbuh) was born,
     • The origins of Islam date back to the creation of the world, and
     • Muhammad (pbuh) was the last of a series of Prophets.
Followers of Islam are called Muslims. "Allah" is an Arabic word that means "the One True God." An alternate spelling for "Muslim" that is occasionally used is "Moslim"; it is not recommended because it is often pronounced "mawzlem": which sounds like an Arabic word for "oppressor". Some Western writers in the past have referred to Islam as "Mohammedism"; this is deeply offensive to many Muslims, as its usage can lead some to the concept that Muhammad the Prophet (pbuh) was in some way divine.
Important texts: There are two main texts consulted by Muslims:
     • the Qur'an (Recitation) are the words of God. Muslims believe that it was revealed to Muhammad by the archangel Jibril (Gabriel). This was originally in oral and written form; they were later assembled together into a single book, the Qur'an. Its name is often spelled "Koran" in English. This is not recommended, as some Muslims find it offensive.
     • The Hadith, which are collections of the sayings of Muhammad (pbuh). They are regarded as the Sunnah (lived example) of Muhammad.
The Quran gives legitimacy to the Hadith. It states: "Nor does he say aught of his own desire. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him" (53:3-4). However, the writings are not regarded as having the same status as the Holy Qur'an; the latter is considered to be God's word. The great Islamic scholar Yahya bin Sharaf Ul-Deen An-Nawawi compiled a collection of 43 sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is now known as "Al-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths"

Islamic beliefs:
• Islam considers six fundamental beliefs to be the foundation of their faith:
     1. A single, indivisible God. (God, the creator, is just, omnipotent and merciful. "Allah" is often used to refer to God; it is the Arabic word for God.)
     2. The angels.
     3. The divine scriptures, which include the Torah, the Psalms, the rest of the Bible,
         (as they were originally revealed) and the Qur'an (which is composed of God's words,
         dictated by the Archangel Gabriel to Muhammad).
     4. The Messengers of God, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus and
         Muhammad -- the last prophet; (peace be upon them).
         Muhammad's message is considered the final, universal message for all of humanity.
     5. The Day of Judgment when people will be judged on the basis of their deeds while on earth,
         and will either attain reward of Heaven or punishment in Hell. They do not believe that Jesus or
         any other individual can atone for another person's sin. Hell is where unbelievers and sinners
         spend eternity. One translation of the Qur'an, 98:1-8, states: "The unbelievers among the People
         of the Book and the pagans shall burn for ever in the fire of Hell. They are the vilest of all creatures."
         ("People of the Book" refers to Christians, Jews and Muslims). Paradise is a place of physical and
         spiritual pleasure where the sinless go after death
     6. The supremacy of God's will.
• Other beliefs include:
     • God did not have a son.
     • Jesus (pbuh) is a prophet, born of the Virgin Mary. They regard the Christian concept of the
       deity of Jesus (pbuh) to be blasphemous; it is seen as a form of polytheism.
     • Jesus (pbuh) was not executed on the cross. He escaped crucifixion and was taken up into Paradise.
     • The existence of Satan who drives people to sin.
     • Muslims who sincerely repent and submit to God return to a state of sinlessness.
     • All people are considered children of Adam. Islam officially rejects racism.
     • All children are born Al-Fitra (a pure, natural state of submission to Islam).
       A child's parents sometimes may raise the child in some other religion such as Christian, Jewish, etc.
     • When a child reaches puberty an account of their deeds is opened in Paradise.
       When the person dies, their eventual destination (Paradise or Hell) depends on the
       balance of their good deeds (helping others, testifying to the truth of God,
       leading a virtuous life) and their bad deeds.
     • Alcohol, other drugs, eating of pork, etc. should be avoided.
     • Gambling should be avoided