Traditional I Ching divination using three coins to determine hexagrams
I Ching Coin Divination
🪙 I Ching Coin Divination
Divination Instructions
Traditional Three-Coin Method
The three-coin method is one of the most commonly used divination techniques in the I Ching. Six throws of three coins determine the six lines, forming a complete hexagram.
Coin Meanings
- Heads (字): Represents Yin line, value = 2
- Tails (花): Represents Yang line, value = 3
Single Throw Results
| Combination | Sum | Line | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ○ ○ ○ | 9 | Old Yang | Yang line (changing) |
| ○ ○ ● | 8 | Young Yin | Yin line |
| ○ ● ● | 7 | Young Yang | Yang line |
| ● ● ● | 6 | Old Yin | Yin line (changing) |
Six Lines Structure
- Bottom Line: First line (initial)
- Second Line: Second line
- Third Line: Third line
- Fourth Line: Fourth line
- Fifth Line: Fifth line
- Top Line: Sixth line (upper)
Hexagram Interpretation
This tool provides basic hexagram information only. For deeper interpretation of changing lines or more detailed divination advice, please consult professional I Ching texts or experts.
Note
Please maintain a calm and focused mindset before divination, concentrating on your question. As the ancients said: "Divination is based on sincerity."
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