Casting the Coins 6 Times

Okay, here are instructions for practicing I Ching divination with coins:

Please ​b​ring three similar coins (dimes, quarters, or pennies). Using the same set of coins ​in the future ​is recommended for energetic reasons.​..

Before you begin, consider taking a moment to slow down or meditate to center yourself. Then, write down the question you wish to explore in a dedicated book, dating each page you use for a reading.

When you are ready, ensure you will not be interrupted or distracted. Hold the three coins in your hands and gently shake them. Cast them onto a flat surface. Repeat this process six consecutive times, carefully recording ​for each cast​, the pattern of heads and tails ​and numbers associated with them. Each casting represents one line of your hexagram, built from the bottom up​ 1 to 6.

Once you have completed all six casts, consult the I Ching (Book of Change) to find the hexagram that corresponds to your recorded pattern.

Note if any of your cast lines resulted in a​ total of 6 or a 9. These indicate changing lines. For each changing line, you will also create a second hexagram, reversing the value of that line (a solid Yang line becomes​ Ying, broken, and a broken​ Ying line becomes​ Yang, solid).

In this interpretation, the initial hexagram reflects ​from the past to the present situation​, while the second hexagram, if created through changing lines, can offer insights into potential future developments or the consequences of the intention you are considering.

Remember that the I Ching is not typically seen as a tool for rigid prediction or a Yes or No. Instead, its wisdom often reveals possibilities, perspectives, or the potential outcomes associated with the actions you are contemplating.

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