The book is divided into sections that guide the reader from theoretical understanding to practical application:
: Links specific figures to related gods, spirits, and ritual workings .
: Explains the symbolism and history of the I Ching and its shamanic origins. Magick, Shamanism & Taoism : the I ching in rit...
: The work draws connections between Taoist practices and other worldviews, including Ninjutsu, Shinto, Thelema, and Tantra . Structure of the Work
: The book provides archaic Chinese characters for the hexagrams, allowing practitioners to create authentic Fu talismans to bind intent to the physical world. The book is divided into sections that guide
: Describes the traditional tools used in Chinese-style magick .
Herne argues that the I Ching is a "cosmic map" comparable to the Qabalistic Tree of Life. While most practitioners use it for fortune-telling, Herne explores its deeper roots in the magickal practices of the Chinese Wu (shamans) and esoteric Taoist traditions. Structure of the Work : The book provides
: It details how the eight trigrams represent primal elemental forces that can be harnessed through specific rites.