Today’s guest is Catherine Pilfrey, an I Ching expert, meditation teacher, and corporate designer who is also the creator behind the I Ching Oracle deck, which we’ll talk more about in this episode. I Ching is also known as the book of changes, and according to Catherine, we can also use the I Ching to help us make decisions in our everyday lives.
Check out the I Ching Oracle Deck unboxing video: https://youtu.be/
If you liked this episode, check out the previous GRACED podcast episode with Anne Louise Burdett and Chelsea Granger: https://youtu.be/0sUKs-tC4bU
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What We Talk About:
00:00 Episode Preview
00:23 Opening
00:58 Introduction
02:15 Interview Begins with Catherine Pilfrey!
02:45 Creative Vision Behind the I Ching Oracle Deck
04:32 Making This Deck Accessible to Everyone
06:38 What Exactly is I Ching?
07:46 What Makes Someone a Good Person?
08:32 Bridging the Gap Between Group and Individual Consciousness
10:17 What Led You to Discover Buddhism?
12:22 Facing Family Backlash After Converting to a New Religion
12:45 The Life-Altering Effects of Meditation
14:28 The Evolution of Your Meditation Practice Over the Years
16:08 Advice for Beginners Starting Their Meditation Journey
17:07 AD - Join the Create Your Deck Club https://cydc.mysticmondays.com/
17:39 How I Ching Can Guide Your Decisions
19:44 The Inner Workings of the I Ching
21:34 Exploring the Symbolism of Each Card Color
22:41 The Journey of Deck Creation
24:24 Deciphering the Complex Metaphors of the I Ching
26:22 Integrating the I Ching Oracle with Other Decks
26:54 What's Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs?
27:31 What Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
28:58 How Would You Define Everyday Magic?
30:10 What Are Your Favorite Rituals?
32:02 What Are You Looking Forward to in the Near Future?
32:29 One Card Collective Reading
32:48 Biddy Tarot Episode Reference
35:04 Closing Statements
35:38 End of Episode – Make Sure to Leave a Podcast Review!
36:40 End Screen
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