1. KHIEN. el principio generador.乾
it is the simbol of power, goodness, firmness and knowledge. there may be danger around you, but you can avoid the mistake by being watchful. let firmness be the guide.

2.KHAWN. el principio pasivo.坤
meaning give and receive. happiness will smile at you if you abide by the norms firmly and correctly. it is time to launch the plans.

3. KUN. el obstáculo inicial.屯
time of anguish. carelessness is not recommendable. have pacience and everything will be OK. it is not time to make big decisions. wait and see what happens.

4. MANG. Locura juvenil.蒙
meaning impulsive youth and immature adult. learn from the mistakes and then you will win. it is necessary to be far-sighted and listen to good advice.

5. HSU. La paciencia.需
success thanks to sincerity. happiness is on the way, but do not make it happen too early. you simply get it at the right time when you are on the lookout.

6. SUNG. El conflicto.訟
obstacles and adversities in spite of your sincerity and honesty. do not take too much risk. Learn to listen and be diplomatic.

7. SZE. El ejército.師
fair play and you will enjoy good luck. sucess comes along with solidarity. teamwork makes things easy. a vip that brings fortune and luck is coming.

8. PI. La unión.比
you will have luck, happiness and fortune if you choose the right company. follow your intuition when choosing which way to take. communication is positive while the change of energy, necessary.

9. HSIÂO KHÛ. La fuerza de los débiles.小畜
you will enjoy success by not to take the iniciatives. do not make decisions on what to do, leave them to others. the situation is nebulous, but is going clearer and clearer. with good advices the objective can be achieved.

10. LÎ. El caminante.履
follow the right direction, while there may appear obstacles on the road of triumph. the situation is risky while success and happiness are waiting at the end of the road.

11. THÂI. La paz.泰
the situation is very promising with the halo of success shining. the past difficulties will be eradicated, but it is important to be fair and generous.

12. PHÎ. El estancamiento.否
lack of comprehension exists. the confrontations are caused by misinterpretations and dishonesty among the entourage. you do not need to pay attention to none of them. avoid making important desicions.

13. THUNG ZAN. Los amantes.同人
love is nearer and nearer. there is a solid base for the establisment of important agreements. the positive relations are approaching step by step.

14. TÂ YÛ. La riqueza. 大有
real good luck.the circumstances makes everything turn out satisfactory. an unexpected help will make things clear.

15. KHIEN. La humildad.謙
being humble, simple and modest is needed for success. if you want to reach what you have been after, an incessant effort is indispensable.

16. YÜ. El reposo.豫
you can make decisions without fear, as long as you conduct with firmness and justice. needless to be as if you were timorous; summon up courage and keep marching forward.

17. SUI. La continuidad.隨
the search is going; the right answer will soon appear. it is important to see the signs and follow the right direction. good luck appears only when the spirit perseveres and does not succumb to the adversities.

18. KÛ. La reconstrucción.蠱
there have been errors, but now it is imperative that embark on the reconstructions with the former experience. faith and enthusiasm, together with experience, help choose the apropriate road.

19. LIN. El avance.臨
continue marching forward and you will have good luck. communication is beneficial. there seems to be new opportunities for colaboration, but it is necessary to stick firmly to the path that has already drawn.

20. KWÂN. La contemplación.觀
with whatever doubt, meditate is most important. fix long-term goals, and meditate with care upon all those posibilities.

21. SHIN HO. La mordedura.噬嗑
you may feel sorry for some former reactions, but bygones are bygones. difficulties must be surmounted, and they will be. cooperation with the authorities is necessary for advancement.

22. PÎ. La gracia.賁
elegance and decent behavior lead to success. the ideas are good, but better with coolness and firmness.

23. PO. La separación. 剝
a rupture apperas. better let go of things to proceed in the direction. you must never hurt those dearest, because only by dispensing with agressiveness can you find the merits of the others.

24. FÛ. El retorno.復
continue to advance and progress comes. a new round begins after an error committed in the past. now you can advance in any direction because you have learned the lesson.

25. WÛ WANG. La inocencia.無妄
normal conduct without premeditation gives rise to a huge success because the intentions are good. keep with the direction and turn a deaf ear to those who only care about their own benefit.

26. TÂ KHÛ. El poder de los fuertes.大畜
everything is under control and the chance will be good. be careful, however, with the actions. self-control and concentration is key to progress without obstacle.

27. I. La alimentación.頤
triumph is yet to arrive, but the right direction is unveiling. first priority must be given to the basic needs. only by doing this can progress be obtained.

28. TÂ KWO. El exceso.大過
make changes and leave the traditional behind. that road is not correct. be precautious to avoid mistakes.

29. KHÂN. El abismo.坎
danger exists, but face it without panic. been doubting for long, but now it's time to challenge directly with the danger.

30. LÎ. La belleza. 離
fear does not make sense; fortune comes right after joy and vitality. reputation plays a leadinbg role. keep it untouched.

31. HSIEN. La influencia.咸
looking for recommendations is needless, for the good chance is imminent. the feelings are important. take them into consideration when making decisions. intriguing surprises may arrive.

32. HANG. La duración.恆
danger lurks, but with perseverance one attains his objective, especially when using his experience. the direction is correct and the relations, as well.

33.THUN. El retroceso.遯
to withdraw does not always mean failure. stay back, advance afresh, and finally, triumph. to consolidate the position is most important at present.

34.TÂ KWANG. El poder de los grandes.大壯
lt is important to maintain yourself firmly and do not be affected by no one else. to air the ideas without constraint is favorable to progress and triumph. the morals must be elevated.

35. YIN. El progreso.晉
very good luck. there may exist a vital progress. to know how to listen to the guides or masters helps find the path to the truth. do not take material things into consideration.

36. MING I. El eclipse de sol.明夷
obscurity will appear, hiding the sun. you need to find light to ward off risks. the troubles in the obscurity are to be ward off thanks to the interior strength.

37. KIÂ ZAN. La familia.家人
maintain those appropriate relations and you will enjoy achievement. advices from those well acquainted will be positive.

38. KHWEI. La contradicción.睽
even if life seems confusing, all will be clear later. conflicts will appear, but understanding will overwhelm by clarification.

39. KIEN. Los problemas. 蹇
to remain the same is necessarily needed to avoid difficulties. there will show up experienced persons who are aware of orienting, but the problems will last.

40. KIEH. La liberación.解
difficult problems will be successfully solved, and the good luck acompanies on the way. you can do whatever you want because there is no risk.

41. SUN. La pérdida.損
sincerity exists, fortune will be there, but you may have to gve up something to get it later. you should evaluate what you put behind and what you want to obtain, before you continue advancing.

42. YÎ. La ganacia.益
each move will be appropriate. there is luck, but to get it requires knowledge on the maintenance of equilibrium. it is time to develop and the higher class will understand how to evaluate each of your possibility.

43. KWÂI.La dispersión.夬
it is necessary to change the attitude to make success. it is not right time to exchange because the economy may suffer from startups and upstarts.

44. KAÛ. El encuentro.姤
luck falls from the sky above, however, be careful with to whom you confide in. if you want a promotion, forget about prepotency; humility is a good counselor.

45. YHUI. La reunión.萃
to make progress you have to talk to others. teamwork is advisable, the combination of forces help find the way out.

46.SHANG. La ascensión.升
to reach the top you need to ascend. there will be hard work, but your entourage helps you continue to go up.

47. KHAWN. El infortunio.困
it is complicated moment. it is necessary to be perseverant, for the moral may be recompensated by the success.

48. Ying. El pozo.井
nothing will be left stalled, all continuing their evolutions. but to draw too long the line is not appropriate. if it breaks, misfortune will be here. prudence is recommended.

49. Ko. La revolución.革
great changes are approaching. but at present you still have to wait and remain firm and correct. do not let anyone disturb you.

50. TING. El caldero.鼎
those moral and conceptual changes may bring you good fortune. the material should convert into the spiritual if you want to march forward.

51. CHEN. La conmoción.震
a storm from innermost is probably giving off, but do not be afraid of the thunders, for they mean a necessary change for capturing happiness.

52. KAN. La inmovilidad.艮
rest is needed. before continuing the road, recuperate your strength because there are important events ahead.

53. KIEN. El progreso gradual.漸
the advancement will be slow but sure. perseverance is recommended. do not make sudden change, nor fast move.

54. KWEI MEI. La doncella.歸妹
you should make a profund meditation opon the action you would take before you put it into practice. the error, once exists, may last for long, so it is important to make sure that it will not happen.

55. FANG. La abundancia.豐
happiness comes at last. sadness is superfluous because what you have much longed for will finally be acquired. all dreams may come true.

56. LÜ. El viajero.旅
ahead is a time-consuming trip, during which you will get to know interesting people. the relations with strangers will be better and will open new gates to the communication.

57. SUN. La flexibilidad.巽
patience is called for. it is important to follow the way predetermined, do not deviate from it. you should modify the conducts and be adapted to the moment, in order to achieve success.

58. TUI. El júbilo.兌
the interior harmony realizes in the end and this will be demonstrated in the behaviors. joy and happiness attracts others who will in return support you to more progress.

59. HWÂN. La dispersión.渙
disorientation exists, but it is possible to eliminate it by a serious and concrete layout. forgive and forget, because the stress increases if there is rencor and jealousy.

60. KIEH. La limitación.節
you should not ask others to shoulder the mistakes of your own. the limitations were born from itself. to learn them will help you surmount. reflexion and calmness are instrumental to the domination of those negative elements that may appear.

61. KONG FÛ. La verdad interior.中孚
communication with difficult persons will have success, provided that you listen to your heart. you can achieve victory with the will of truth.

62. HSIÂO KWO. La importancia de lo pequeño.小過
it is necessary to concentrate in the small. accept the limitations and start from the basic. risky steps and big plans are not advisable.

63. KÎ YÎ. La realización.既濟
a circle terminates and a new one iniciates, but do not make anticipations. the tempo of change is already fixed and will be due. carefulness and attention are favorable to the plan.

64. WEI YÎ. Antes de la realización.未濟
it is necessary to make a step forward with care, while the danger cannot be underestimated. the order emerges from the chaos and the success will be achieved.

六十四卦: I Ching - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre

Murakami has been haunting me more than several times in the last 2 months since my arrival. my landlord was moved to tears by NORWEGIAN WOODS (en españa se llama "TOKIO BLUES" sub-titulado por "norwegian woods" y no sé porqué no lo nombran en español) and couldn't wait to buy AFTER DARK (¿porqué se permanece el nombre inglés en españa). the nearest public library displayed  SAUCE CIEGO, MUJER DORMIDA in an outstanding spot of an entry shelf to ensnare more readers in the time of crisis. my favorite librería juxtaposes KAFKA EN LA ORILLA with Братья Карамазовы, an paramount honor that neither kawabata yasunari nor mishima yukio (a propósito, ambos son ubicuos en cualquier librería en madrid) boasts to enjoy. however, CRÓNICA DEL PÁJARO QUE DA CUERDA AL MUNDO, which among his works I have the least aversion to, seems to be without the slightest trace to be found.

TOKIO BLUES is a book of personal experience. that is the point. why does murakami's personal experience deserve massive reading? is it beacuse it is unique? well, i used to be well acquainted with a girl who asked me if i was circumcised and to whom i asked how often she washed her bra, things similar to what happened between Midori and Watanabe. above all, everyone has his own story that might become a blockbuster once circulated, given now the easy availability of internet. in fact, everyone can come up with TOKIO BLUES, meanwhile the popularity is undetermined. this is like lottery that gives everyone fair chance to become a billionaire. this is exactly why i don't like the book and i guess that is why it is so popular: everyone wants to be a billionaire but no one wants to be Достоевский.