Gregory Mertl

Self-Inquiry, Self-Development through I Ching Readings

With over twenty years of practice with the I Ching, I am now offering guided sessions for those interested in exploring self-development through this ancient Chinese book of wisdom.   

While I have spent time with the Wilhelm translation, I have been particularly drawn to A Guide to the I Ching by Carol Anthony, which is a more modern version focused primarily on self-inquiry rather than divination.  

Carol Anthony (1930-2020), herself, led groups for many years into the text and the ways to interpret a reading.  Following in these footsteps, I facilitate the conversation between the I Ching and the person seeking guidance by elucidating the ways that the I Ching speaks of Cosmic laws, and the Inferior versus Superior selves, and use examples from lived experience to help clarify what is being said through the I Ching.  

While our life lessons come from life itself, the I Ching provides 
“a lantern by which we may safely cross the pitfalls that exist in the domain of spiritual progress.”  This is why I have returned time and time again to its guidance.  

Most sessions last about an hour.  We roll coins to receive guidance from the I Ching and the majority of the session is about understanding and interpreting the message that comes through.  

I am offering a sliding scale of $50 – 125 per session.  I trust each person will know what their budget permits. 

Most sessions will be done through a video chat, although it is recommended to meet face to face.