Ancient Fortune-Telling Text Guides Modern Business Strategy

A 5,000-year-old Chinese text is being used by some executives to navigate today's business uncertainty. The I-Ching, or Book of Changes, is an ancient divination manual. It is now being applied to modern challenges like geopolitical tension and market volatility. The text is based on 64 symbolic figures called hexagrams. Each represents a fundamental life situation. Users pose questions and generate a hexagram through a traditional method, often using coins. The resulting symbol and its classical interpretations provide perspective. Proponents say it is not about predicting the future. Instead, they call it a tool for strategic reflection. It helps users examine a problem from new angles and consider unseen possibilities. The I-Ching's longevity is attributed to its focus on change as the only constant. Its advocates believe this ancient wisdom offers a unique framework for decision-making in a disruptive world.