Essential Oils & I Ching Hexagrams Index | Jonathan Benavides & Manuel Silva System

Essential Oils & I Ching Hexagrams - Complete Reference Guide

Best for: Aromatherapists, I Ching practitioners, spiritual seekers, and anyone exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern aromatherapy.

This comprehensive index maps all 64 I Ching hexagrams to their corresponding essential oils based on Jonathan Benavides & Manuel Silva's Essential Oracle system. Each hexagram is linked to its essential oil, Gene Keys wisdom (Richard Rudd), and aromatherapy benefits.

Click any hexagram below to explore its transformative power, discover the essential oil correspondence, and find products featuring that oil.

How to Use This Index | כיצד להשתמש במדריך זה

1. Find your hexagram - Use the I Ching or choose a hexagram that speaks to you
2. Click the link - Discover the essential oil, Gene Keys wisdom, and aromatherapy benefits
3. Explore products - Find serums and blends containing that oil
4. Experience - Use aromatherapy to embody the hexagram's wisdom

The 64 Hexagrams & Their Essential Oils

1. The Creative (乾 Qian) - Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
2. The Receptive (坤 Kun) - Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
3. Difficulty at Beginning (屯 Zhun) - Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
4. Youthful Folly (蒙 Meng) - Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
5. Waiting (需 Xu) - Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
6. Conflict (訟 Song) - Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica)
7. The Army (師 Shi) - Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
8. Holding Together (比 Bi) - Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)
9. Small Taming (小畜 Xiao Xu) - Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
10. Treading (履 Lü) - Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

11. Peace (泰 Tai) - Grapefruit Pink (Citrus paradisi)
12. Standstill (否 Pi) - Copaiba (Copaifera officinalis)
13. Fellowship (同人 Tong Ren) - Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea)
14. Great Possession (大有 Da You) - Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
15. Modesty (謙 Qian) - Amyris (Amyris balsamifera)
16. Enthusiasm (豫 Yu) - Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
17. Following (隨 Sui) - Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
18. Work on Decay (蠱 Gu) - Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
19. Approach (臨 Lin) - Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
20. Contemplation (觀 Guan) - Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)

21. Biting Through (噬嗑 Shi He) - Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)
22. Grace (賁 Bi) - Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)
23. Splitting Apart (剝 Bo) - Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
24. Return (復 Fu) - Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
25. Innocence (無妄 Wu Wang) - Rose (Rosa damascena)
26. Great Taming (大畜 Da Xu) - Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
27. Nourishment (頤 Yi) - Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
28. Great Excess (大過 Da Guo) - Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
29. The Abysmal (坎 Kan) - Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
30. The Clinging (離 Li) - Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum)

31. Influence (咸 Xian) - Rock Rose (Cistus ladaniferus)
32. Duration (恆 Heng) - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
33. Retreat (遯 Dun) - Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
34. Great Power (大壯 Da Zhuang) - Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
35. Progress (晉 Jin) - Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata)
36. Darkening Light (明夷 Ming Yi) - Neroli (Citrus aurantium)
37. The Family (家人 Jia Ren) - Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
38. Opposition (睽 Kui) - Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
39. Obstruction (蹇 Jian) - Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora)
40. Deliverance (解 Xie) - True Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

41. Decrease (損 Sun) - Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis)
42. Increase (益 Yi) - Sandalwood (Santalum album)
43. Breakthrough (夬 Guai) - Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
44. Coming to Meet (姤 Gou) - May Chang (Litsea cubeba)
45. Gathering Together (萃 Cui) - Azoran Ginger Lily (Hedychium gardnerianum)
46. Pushing Upward (升 Sheng) - Siam Wood (Fokienia hodginsii)
47. Oppression (困 Kun) - Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)
48. The Well (井 Jing) - Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum)
49. Revolution (革 Ge) - Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
50. The Cauldron (鼎 Ding) - Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

51. The Arousing (震 Zhen) - Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
52. Keeping Still (艮 Gen) - Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)
53. Development (漸 Jian) - Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
54. The Marrying Maiden (歸妹 Gui Mei) - Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
55. Abundance (豐 Feng) - Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
56. The Wanderer (旅 Lü) - Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
57. The Gentle (巽 Xun) - Lemon (Citrus limon)
58. The Joyous (兌 Dui) - Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
59. Dispersion (渙 Huan) - Elemi (Canarium luzonicum)
60. Limitation (節 Jie) - Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

61. Inner Truth (中孚 Zhong Fu) - Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)
62. Small Exceeding (小過 Xiao Guo) - Thyme ct. thymol (Thymus vulgaris)
63. After Completion (既濟 Ji Ji) - Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis)
64. Before Completion (未濟 Wei Ji) - Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

About This System | אודות המערכת הזו

Jonathan Benavides & Manuel Silva's Essential Oracle system bridges ancient I Ching wisdom with modern aromatherapy. Each of the 64 hexagrams is linked to a specific essential oil that embodies the hexagram's energy and wisdom.

Sources:

• Jonathan Benavides & Manuel Silva - Essential Oracle I Ching essential oil correspondences
• Richard Rudd - Gene Keys Shadow-Gift-Siddhi framework
• Wilhelm/Baynes - I Ching translation
• Robert Tisserand - Essential Oil Safety guidelines

Related Resources | משאבים קשורים

📚 Major Arcana Tarot Complete Guide
🌸 Chakras & Essential Oils
🌿 Essential Oil Monographs Index
🔮 TCM & Aromatherapy