The I Ching (or Yi Ching or Book of Changes) is most

commonly known as an ancient Chinese method of divination.,

a common way to consult the I Ching is to toss three coins,

assign a certain value to it, record the value,
and repeat a total of six times to create a hexagram.

It’s most useful to have a specific, open-ended question in

your mind as you consult the I Ching because it does not
return yes or no answers.

The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text and perhaps

the oldest of the Chinese classics.

The book contains sixty-four hexagrams and is used for

guidance and decision-making.

The I Ching, or 'Book of Changes' as it's known in English, is

believed to have been written by Fu Xi around 1000 BCE.
Casting the Coins…

1
Gather your coins.
You can start with whatever coins you have handy.

. Pennies are a good option.

If you want to add significance to the process,

you can use coins minted in years that mean something,
such as your birth year.

You can also purchase old Chinese coins if you want to

add authenticity to the process.

o If you consult the I Ching on a regular basis, it

is good to keep these three coins especially for
this purpose.
o . You can store them in a small pouch so they
won’t get mixed up with your everyday change.
2
Write down your question.
. The I Ching is intended for gaining some clarity about a
specific dilemma that you are facing, it is important to have
a clear and simple question.
 . Write down your question and continue to look at
it and think about it as you perform the
consultation.

It is better to use an open-ended question versus a

yes/no question.
o For example, “Will I become rich?” might

not yield as clear results as “What will my

finances look like this year?”
o You also don’t want to think and write a

complex question with too many parts

o .

o Rather than writing, “Would it be better to

travel to Bermuda for my honeymoon or

should I save the money to put a down
payment on a house?”

- you could try “What will happen if I

travel to Bermuda for my
honeymoon?”

• The way of putting it is very important.

• Do not ask for a solution,
• ask what does fate have in store if I do this -
and a second question on the same issue: what
if I not do this (or if I do that).
• I Ching does not tell you what to do; it will help
you to tell yourself.

3. : when it says "good fortune" then this is not a

predicton,

4. it means "if you do what the line says, THEN

you get good fortune". So do not act blindly to a
good or bad word.

3
Toss the coins. You can shake the coins in your
hand briefly and then gently toss them onto a smooth
surface.

It might work well to throw the coins into the lid of a box
so that the coins do not roll all over the place.

o The exact method you use for this step is up to

you.
o . As long as you don’t look at the coins to try to
get them to fall in a certain way.
o You could even shake them in your hand and
simply lay your hand flat on the table letting
them fall.

o ———
 Heads count as 3, and tails count as 2.
Add up the value of all three coins. ...

❖If it is a even number — 6 or 8 — make a line that is

broken in the center. ..

❖This is your first line.

❖This is at the bottom of your hexagram your

drawing / starting .

. If one is to believe in any oracle, we must be willing to

allow it to speak to us, regardless of the method of
consultation.

If we are to believe that tossing coins, hearing a cow

moo, dividing yarrow stalks, or picking playing cards can
produce an answer,

6 -– moving yin: 1 in 16 [coin: 2 in 16]

7 – static yang: 5 in 16 [6 in 16]
8 – static yin: 7 in 16 [6 in 16]
9 – moving yang: 3 in 16 [2 in 16]
 - from Probabilities with coins and
yarrow stalks).
-
With the coins the chances for a moving line are
the same and it takes far less time.

all you need to do is use the method that you feel

comfortable with.

In the end you will always get the answer that you
need.

Is the fact that the resulting I Ching hexagram

differs with the used method of consultation, a
confirmation?

of it being random?

The I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes,

is an ancient Chinese divination text that has been.

TOUR used for centuries as a means of seeking

guidance.

EIFFEI and insights into various aspects of life.

The traditional method of consultation involves
using barrow stalks or coins to generate hexagrams,
which are combinations of six lines,
either broken (yin) or solid (yang).

The interpretation of the resulting hexagram

depends on the method used for consultation and
the specific translations or interpretations applied to
the text.

The I Ching is considered a tool for introspection,

meditation, and seeking wisdom rather than a predictive
or deterministic system.

Its insights are open to interpretation and can be

influenced by the individual's mindset, intentions, and
understanding of the symbols and concepts in the text.

. Each odd numbered hexagram is followed by

a hexagram that is either its opposite or its
inverse.

There is some mystery surrounding the

sequence of the odd numbered hexagrams.

starting with
Creation, moving to No.2,
Earth,
which describes the nurturing state;

No. 3, Difficulty at the Beginning

No. 4 Inexperience;

No. 5 Waiting,

No. 6 Conflict,

then on to the many other types of

circumstances one may have in life.

No. 64, the last hexagram, is not

“The End.” It’s “Before the End,” and the
message is about the possibilities of a new cycle
just beginning, seguing back to the first
message, the Creative.
— just life as it naturally is.
History of Coin divination.

The I Ching, also known as the Book of

Changes, is an ancient Chinese
divination text that has been used for
centuries as a means of seeking guidance
and insights in various aspects of life.

The traditional method of consultation

involves using yarrow stalks or coins to
generate hexagrams, which are
combinations of six lines, either broken
(yin) or solid (yang).

The interpretation of the resulting

hexagram depends on the method used and
the specific translations applied

Some may use different methods or

interpretations, leading to variations in the
hexagram and its meaning.
The fact that different methods or
interpretations can lead to varying results
does not necessarily mean that the I Ching
is random.

There are diverse ways in which people

have approached its use and understanding
over time.

. its interpretation and significance are open

to different interpretations based on
cultural, spiritual, and emotional level..

— China ? Is that where the I Ching was

invented?

. The West’s compass points to the north,

whereas, the Chinese compass (Ji nan zhen,
south-pointing needle) points to the south.
Thus, the reference point for directions in using
the ‘feng-shui’ compass superimposed with the
64-qua hexagram of the Baqua, is the south.

I-Ching, The Book of Changes, is not invented,

but rather written and expanded from the initial
propagation of the “pre-creation” sien-tian Bagua
by the first ‘prehistoric king, Fu Xi who observed
Nature and its cycles to arrive at the initial
formation of the 8 trigrams,

Representing
Heavens, Earth, Water, Fire, Thunder. Wind,
Mountains, and Marshes.

In a three-line trigram, the top line represents

Heaven, the middle, Man, and the bottom,
Earth.

The forces stretch to 4 directions, and Baqua

influencing all 8 directions, 5-elements, and form
the basis of post-creation (hou-tian) Baqua during
the Chou Dynasty
 Confucius called the 64 hexagrams as I-Ching
(or YiChing), the “I” is pronounced as “Yi”.

In each of the 64-hexagram,

there are 6 layers of lines.

Each layer is called ‘yao’ and it is either a single

line or two short lines
. A single line is a yang line, whereas, the two
short lines are yin line.
That is the ancient Chinese binary system of 0,
Yin and 1, Yang to represent all phenomena in
Nature as well as human society.

➢ As said, Nature (represented by I-Ching)

is the teacher,
➢ Confidence and Belief (and Faith) in
Nature,
➢ and I-Ching cautions against self-
indulgence and
➢ over self-confidence that may give rise to
arrogance and bring about one’s downfall.
➢ No Gods or spirits are involved, only
probabilities of change in Nature and Self,
that is I-Ching.
My experience-

I have done a reading for myself or for others

Sometimes I have difficulty discerning what the Yi
is trying to tell me.
Other times, it is as clear as can be.
Like last week., my sweet fish I called angel fishy,
died after a couple of painful weeks of decline.
I tossed the coins, with no question asked, merely
the notation that fishy had passed.
I received the hexagram Peace.
That message was a great comfort to me.

ELEMENTS.

Each of the eight elements used in the trigrams is

assigned an attribute:

▪ Heaven – The Creative

 ▪ Earth – The Receptive
▪ Thunder – The Arousing
▪ Water – The Abysmal
▪ Mountain – Keeping Still
▪ Wind – The Gentle
▪ Fire – The Clinging
▪ Lake – The Joyous.

, each of the sixty-four I Ching hexagrams is the

combination of two elements or attributes, which
can be the same.

This combination is like a chemical compound a

new attribute. For example, Fire + Lake =
Revolution, or Thunder + Heaven = Innocence.

In the case of pairs,

such as Heaven + Heaven = The Creative, the
attribute,
which is creative power, is compounded. Another
pair is Earth + Earth = The Receptive,
which is the capacity to yield, accept and nourish.
 ▪ In the above image, we see a pairing which
is the Yin and Yang concept in Taoism.
▪ If ‘The Creative’ is Yang, with its active and
light tone,
▪ ‘The Receptive’ is Yin, which is dark and
passive.

Ancient Chinese divination text and perhaps the

oldest of the Chinese classics.
 -
The book contains sixty-four hexagrams and is used
for guidance and decision-making.

In some cases, the Chinese character that

designates the hexagram is itself an image.

For instance, in hexagram three (thunder + water),

Chun is “a blade of grass pushing against an
obstacle as it sprouts out of the earth.” .

In hexagram four (water + mountain), the image of

Mêng is “a stream beginning to flow down a
mountainside.”

— Yinyu oracle.
The cover of I Ching book.
 ➢With the above image, we are reminded of the
poetic and qualities of Chinese as a language.

➢According to myth, Fu Hsi, the first emperor of

China, saw a turtle emerging from the Yellow
River and noticed eight symbols on the turtle’s
shell.

➢He is said to have observed three unbroken

lines and three broken lines, which inspired the
creation of the trigrams.

➢Turtle and tortoise shells were used in ancient

China as a means of divination, with the
patterns being interpreted in various ways.

➢They were also used as writing tablets.

————-

…..Ultimately, the I Ching shines a light on

our blind spots and helps us successfully
navigate life’s difficult moments and turning
points. The proof of its value is evident in its
endurance from ancient China to the present
day…

How to.?
 1
Assign a number. –

Each toss of the coins will add up to a certain amount.

Assign a value of three to any coins that are heads and two
to any coins that are tails.

Your roll will add up to 6, 7, 8, or 9.

Three heads add up to 9.

Two heads and 1 tail add up to 8
. One head and two tails add up to 7.
Three tails add up to 6.
 2. Learn the meaning of the
numbers in the I Ching.
Each number corresponds to a few things in the I Ching
system.

. The sum of the numbers designated to each side of the coin

determines the yin or yang of the line,
whether it is changing or unchanging, and whether it is a
broken or unbroken line.

• 6 (3 tails) is considered a changing yin and is drawn

as a broken line with an X in the middle. 9 (3 heads)
is considered a changing yang and is drawn as a solid
line with a circle in the middle.

• 7 (2 tails, 1 head) is considered an unchanging yang,

and is drawn as a solid line. 8 (2 heads, 1 tail) is
considered an unchanging yin and is drawn as a
broken line.

3
Repeat the process six times total
. Use the coins to come up with six
lines,
which are called your hexagram.
 Each time, throw the coins, record the number and the
line type.

. Put the first line as the bottom and draw each successive
line above the previous one.

➢ For some I Ching guides, you can use the total

“score” that your numbers added up to to find the
hexagram value, rather than the line pattern.

➢ If you get six 6s, this will add up to 36.

➢ Six 9s would add up to 63.

Interpreting Your Hexagram

1
Consult a guidebook

. There are 63, or in some systems 64,

variations of the hexagram pattern.

If you have an I Ching book, you can read the meaning

of your specific hexagram.

There have been dozens of translations of the ancient text.

The Wilhelm-Baynes translation is one of the most

influential.
 o If you don’t already have a copy, and you don’t want
to buy one, visit your local library and check the book
out or consult while you are at the library.

o The basic way of interpreting your hexagram is matching up the

pattern with the list of possible patterns and reading the
description of what that pattern represents.

——————

➢
However, it is more than just a book. It is “a living, breathing
oracle. “Ultimately, according to the book, those who implement
the I Ching’s teachings into their lives will achieve “prosperity,
understanding, and peace of mind.”

- Cleromancy & The I Ching

Hexagrams.
 Bronze Chinese coins,

• Cleromancy refers to a
method of sortition whereby lots are
chosen.
• It can take many forms, such
as rolling a die or picking a card, a
straw, or a stalk.
 • While cleromancy depends on
chance and the outcome is seemingly
random, some believe that it reveals
the will of God
• The I Ching brings our focus
to the present moment, the here and
now.
• Sometimes, it advises the best
course of action for our current
situation; other times, it advises
meditation and stillness.
• The first time when first
consulting the I Ching is like playing
a game.

• Heads are counted as three and

tails as two.
• The value of the three coins is
then added together.
• If it is odd, one draws an
unbroken line,
while if it is even, a line is drawn that is
broken in the centre.

This process is repeated until six lines

are drawn.
——

Sixty-four hexagrams chart.

- Each six-line combination corresponds

to one of the sixty-four I Ching
hexagrams. -One then locates the
hexagram in the book and reads the text.
Also, the lines of text for any “changing”
lines are read, which are those lines with
the numerical value six or nine.

- These changing lines are then

converted to their opposite (broken or
unbroken), creating a new hexagram.
-The text for this hexagram is then read
as well.

Each I Ching hexagram is made up of

two trigrams, the upper and the lower.
Each trigram is assigned one of the eight
elements repeated for the upper and
lower trigrams.
▪ Heaven – The Creative
▪ Earth – The Receptive
▪ Thunder – The Arousing
▪ Water – The Abysmal
 ▪ Mountain – Keeping Still
▪ Wind – The Gentle
▪ Fire – The Clinging
▪ Lake – The Joyous.

The Image Of The I Ching.

 §§. Alternative Basic METHOD,
How to Use the I Ching Coin Method —§§

Before you begin casting the coins, it’s

important to formulate a clear precise
question.
This question should ideally be open-ended,
rather than seeking a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’
answer.

The I Ching is not a tool for predicting

specific outcomes, but rather a means of
gaining deeper insight and perspective on
life’s challenges and decisions.

So, consider what you truly need guidance

on, whether it’s a personal dilemma, a
significant decision, or a situation you’re
trying to understand better.

Step 1: Toss three coins with a shake of your

cupped hands and let them fall.

Step 2: Count heads as three and tails as two

and add the value of all three coins.

• Three heads equal 9

• Two heads and one tail equals 8
• One head and two tails equal 7
 • Three tails equal 6

Step 3: Generate the second line of your

Hexagram by giving the coins another toss.
Then, place this line above the initial line.

Step 4: Continue the process until you have 6

lines.

Step 5: As an example, let's assume the

following was rolled.
Note: 6 and 9 are changing lines.
Even numbers 6,8 are drawn as open. Odd
numbers 7,9 are drawn as closed.
Step 6: Determine your Hexagram by
cross-referencing with the hexagram key.

The bottom trio of lines forms the lower

trigram, while the upper trio constitutes the
upper trigram.
 The Hexagram can be the number where
the lower and upper trigrams intersect.

In this case it is Hexagram 63.

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• Step 7: Read the text for that Hexagram up

to the section that says 'First Line.'
•
 • Beyond that, read only the sections for
those lines which 'changed' in your
Hexagram.
• Changing lines are those with a value of 6
or 9.
• In the example above, lines 2 and 5 are
changing lines.

Step 8: Now that you've read the Hexagram's

meaning and corresponding changing lines
, it's time to switch them to their counterparts.

Step 9: In the example above.

Line 2 now becomes closed, and line 5
becomes open.
Find where the new lower and upper trigram
intersects using the key—Hexagram 11.

To deepen the understanding of the initial

Hexagram, one should the text of the second
Hexagram.

• However, it's crucial to focus solely on the

introductory sections
 • . Do not read the text for any lines.
• Ignore reading lines 1 to 6. We only focus
on the appropriate lines in the first
Hexagram.

~ New process for Using the I Ching

Coin Method.~
As with any form of divination, the more you
practice and immerse yourself in the process,
the more you’ll be able to read from it.

This holds especially true for the I Ching coin

method.
It’s not just about throwing coins and reading
the resulting hexagrams.

It’s about developing a deeper understanding

and relationship with the I Ching.

Here are few new and advanced procedures to

help you get even more from your I Ching coin
prediction.
Intention Setting: One of the most important
aspects of any I Ching reading is the intention
behind it.

Before you cast your coins, take a few

moments to meditate on your question or
concern.

By focusing your energy and intent, you can

achieve a deeper, connection with the I Ching.

This helps to ensure that the guidance you

receive is as clear as possible.

Coin Cleansing: Just as you would cleanse a

tarot deck or a crystal, consider cleansing your
I Ching coins.

This can be done through various methods,

such as smudging with sage, burying them in
salt, or leaving them in the moonlight.
 Cleansing your coins can help to clear any
residual energies and make them positively
receptive for you.

The Fourth Coin: While the traditional I

Ching coin method uses three coins, some
readers like to add a fourth coin to the mix.
This coin is known as the “controller” or
“master” coin.
If the fourth coin lands tails up, it means the
other coins stay as they are.
If it lands heads up, it reverses the other coins.
This method adds an additional layer of
complexity and depth to your readings.

Multiple Readings: Sometimes, a single

hexagram might not provide a complete answer
to your question.

In such cases, you might consider casting coins

for multiple hexagrams.

However, be cautious not to fall into the trap of

casting repeatedly until you get the answer you
want.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

* Mistakes to Avoid in I Ching Coin

Divination ..*

The I Ching coin method is a powerful tool for

introspection and guidance.

However, it’s essential to use it correctly to

ensure accurate and meaningful results.

Ambiguous Questions: The I Ching works best

when you ask clear, concise, and specific
questions.

Ambiguous questions can lead to equally

ambiguous answers, making the reading
difficult to interpret.

Spend some time formulating your question

before you begin the coin toss.
Repetitive Questions: Once you’ve asked a
question and received a response,
it’s important not to keep asking the same
question in the hope of getting a different
answer.
Trust in the wisdom of the I Ching and the
response it has given you.

Ignoring the Present: While the I Ching can

provide guidance about potential.

its primary purpose is to help you understand

the present moment.

If you’re always asking about the future, you

might miss important insights about the here
and now.
•

“ Mastering the I Ching Coin Method

is a process of continual learning and
self-discovery. This ancient tool
doesn’t just provide answers; it
encourages introspection, offers fresh
perspectives, and empowers us to
make wise decisions.

So whether you’re at a crossroads,

seeking clarity, or simply curious
about this timeless wisdom

, the I Ching Coin Method stands

ready to guide you on your journey. “