Each possible combination has a text connected to it. Six tosses generate the six lines of the hexagram. With the coins, heads or tails and the number of each determine the value of the toss. The basic approach to an I-Ching reading is to throw yarrow sticks, or more often coins. Thus its value is not limited to oriental life styles, but may be applied around the world. While it is Chinese in its essence, I contains ideas which are clearly not Chinese, thereby indicating that the writers who have contributed to the texts were acquainted with other cultures. It is thought that the original teaching came from one individual - Fu His. The I-Ching is a Chinese system of divination which has survived for over five thousand years. With two exceptions: If all lines are Six or all lines are Nine, read both Cast Hexagram and Transformed Hexagram.The five thousand year old Chinese System of divination If one is Six and the other Nine, the Six prevails ( *). If both lines are Six (Old Yin) or Nine (Old Yang), the Upper Line The following rules are applied for the seven possible number of changing lines: (Clicking the Changing Lines tab again will reset.)Īlthough this set of rules is old and widespread, it is just one of many methods that can be found to handle this delicate issue.Ĭonsider it a guideline, which is not compelling at all. This one Changing Line is selected initially, but you can read about any Changing ( red) Line by clicking on it.Ĭhanging Lines are part of the answer to your question, but any NON-changing ( black) Line can be read as well by clicking on it. When there are more than one lines changing, there is a problem in interpretation if these lines are contradictory, which one to choose?Īt I Ching Online we have chosen to apply a set of rules to determine the one changing line that prevails as an answer to your question. If you don't take the I Ching seriously, it will not work.ĭo not ask yes/no-questions like "Should I quit my job NOW?" or either/or-questions like "Should I quit my job NOW, or should I stay?", because either way you ask two questions in one.īetter pose the question as: "What will happen if I quit my job NOW?".Ĭhanging Lines transform into their polar opposite during the course of your consultation. Only ask serious questions don't test the I Ching. We suggest you try the online Google Translate. The more detailed the question, the more accurate the answer.Ī vague question will invite a vague answer.Ī tip for non-English-speaking visitors: Try to formulate your question in English this will help you concentrate on the problem, and besides, will improve your English! Unless you save your reading in your personal account, of course, but then it is obvious that you write it down.Īnd even if you don't, you can still edit the question in your saved reading. When the page is closed, the question is gone into cyberspace. It will help you get your topic "in-the-air".Īnd it helps for printing purposes as well you will better remember the reading when you print the answer together with the question, on paper. Writing it down is optional, but it helps your concentration on the issue if you formulate it in written form. In the opening screen, enter your question in the text-box.
#I CHING COIN TOSS MANUAL#
This page is a Complete Manual for using the I Ching or "Yi Jing". Following these simple steps will guide you through a complete consultation with the I Ching Online.
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