How to perform simple coin divination (I Ching method)

‌Steps‌:

  1. ‌Prepare Tools‌:

    • 3 identical coins (ancient copper coins recommended, modern coins acceptable).

  2. ‌Define Yin/Yang‌:

    • Character side (e.g., number) → ‌Yang (⚊)‌
    • Pattern side (e.g., emblem) → ‌Yin (⚋)‌

  3. ‌Tossing Process‌:

    • Close eyes, focus silently on your question.
    • Shake all 3 coins in cupped hands 6 times. After each toss, record the result:
      • ‌3 Yang or 3 Yin‌ → Changing line (Old Yang/Old Yin, requires transformation).
      • ‌2 Yang + 1 Yin‌ → Young Yang (⚊).
      • ‌2 Yin + 1 Yang‌ → Young Yin (⚋).

  4. ‌Drawing the Hexagram‌:

    • Record results ‌from bottom to top‌ to form the hexagram.
      ‌Example‌:
      Results: [Young Yang, Young Yin, Old Yang, Young Yin, Young Yang, Young Yin]
      → Hexagram: ‌Wind over Fire (Feng Huo Jia Ren, ䷤)‌, with the 3rd line as changing line.

Key Notes:

  • ‌Yin/Yang Definition‌:
    Character side = Yang, pattern side = Yin (consistent with classical interpretation).
  • ‌Changing Lines‌:
    Old Yang (3 Yang) transforms to Yin; Old Yin (3 Yin) transforms to Yang.
  • ‌Hexagram Structure‌:
    Initial hexagram (本卦) reflects current state; transformed hexagram (变卦) shows future trend.

‌Practice Tip‌: Maintain mental focus during tossing to enhance accuracy

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