Background and Computations: Foundations The sexagenary cycles The basic computation The development of the basic Pre-Heaven hexagram The development of the controlling line Computations for the subcycles of life The Later Heaven hexagram The development of the yearly cycles Checklist Daily cycle calculations Starting the daily cycles Auspiciousness: The basic and primary concepts of I Ching The elements of the hexagram The value of doubles The cor-respondence of months Additional favorable and unfavorable aspects The Predictions: Basic factors Hexagrams i-64, with natal, yearly and daily predictions Compatibility: The selection of partners and companions Appendices A. Table of winter solstices 1884-1976 B. Squares C. Applicability in the Southern hemisphere