Zhouyi · Coin Method
Wash hands, light incense, take three coins
Settle one question, then toss six times. Each toss of three coins forms one line, built from the bottom up.
T1T2T3T4T5T6
One question, one casting. Hold the question, breathe three times, then toss.
Primary, moving, transformed
- Primary hexagram — the six tossed lines, showing the present shape of the matter
- Moving lines — those cast as old yang (○) or old yin (✕); the triggers of change
- Transformed hexagram — what the moving lines become; where the matter is heading
- The rule of reading: primary as substance, moving line as the pivot, transformed as the destination
FAQ
Can one casting cover several questions?
No. One casting, one question — this is the basic discipline. Several questions blur the image and the reading loses its footing.
What if there are no moving lines?
Read the judgment of the primary hexagram alone. The shape is stable: hold what you have rather than acting rashly.
Do more moving lines mean a better reading?
No. Many moving lines mean many variables and an unsettled field. One or two usually give the clearest reading.
How does the plain-language layer relate to the classical text?
The judgment and line statements are reproduced from the received Zhouyi without alteration. The plain-language reading is our additional modern editorial layer, translating the image into situational judgement and actionable advice — a perspective, not a verdict.