The I Ching, or Yijing, is the Book of Changes: one of the oldest Chinese texts. It is made of 64 hexagrams, figures of six lines, each describing a situation and how it is changing.

How do you consult it with three coins?

Ask an open question and toss three coins six times. The side with the characters is worth 2 and the reverse is worth 3. Each sum gives a line, from the bottom up, and the six lines form the hexagram.

What are changing lines?

Lines worth 6 or 9 are changing lines. They are read with special attention and turn into their opposite, forming a second hexagram that shows where the situation is heading.

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I Ching

What is the I Ching, the Book of Changes

The I Ching, or Yijing, is the Book of Changes: one of the oldest texts of China. It was born as a divination manual and over the centuries became a book of wisdom read by philosophers, poets and psychologists.

It is made of 64 hexagrams, figures of six solid or broken lines. Each one has a judgment, an image and a text for every line. Consulting it does not predict the future: it helps you look at your question from a new point of view.

How to consult the I Ching with three coins

Ask an open question, then toss three coins six times. The side with the four characters is worth 2 (yin), the reverse is worth 3 (yang). The sum of each toss gives a line, built from the bottom up:

6: old yin, a broken line that changes
7: young yang, a solid stable line
8: young yin, a broken stable line
9: old yang, a solid line that changes

Lines worth 6 or 9 are changing lines: they turn into their opposite and form a second hexagram, the direction in which the situation is moving.

The 64 hexagrams

The 64 hexagrams, side by side

Frequently asked questions

What is the I Ching?: The I Ching, or Yijing, is the Book of Changes: one of the oldest Chinese texts. It is made of 64 hexagrams, figures of six lines, each describing a situation and how it is changing.
How do you consult it with three coins?: Ask an open question and toss three coins six times. The side with the characters is worth 2 and the reverse is worth 3. Each sum gives a line, from the bottom up, and the six lines form the hexagram.
What are changing lines?: Lines worth 6 or 9 are changing lines. They are read with special attention and turn into their opposite, forming a second hexagram that shows where the situation is heading.
Is it free?: Yes. The app is free, with no ads, in English and other languages.
Do I need an account?: No. You can consult it straight away. An account, with just a username and password, is only needed to find your questions and notes on every device.

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