I Ching Guides

Understanding moving hexagrams and mutual hexagrams is the gateway to advanced interpretation. Full explanation of the original-to-moving hexagram transition rules, how to extract the mutual hexagram, the meaning of inverse and opposite hexagrams, and the generation-control relationship between the ti and yong trigrams. The core of Plum Blossom I Ching interpretation lives here.

The complete advanced Plum Blossom heart-method. Full coverage of the eight trigrams' universal imagery categories (Qian Dui Li Zhen Xun Kan Gen Kun — celestial phenomena, geography, people, body parts, animals, still objects), the generation-control relationship between Ti trigram and Yong trigram (Ti generates Yong drains energy, Yong generates Ti brings great fortune, Ti controls Yong is minor fortune, Yong controls Ti is misfortune), capturing and judging external responses, and fast-slow timing methods.

The rice grain method is a simple folk divination technique passed down in China. Grab rice three times, count three times, and get the upper trigram, lower trigram, and moving line. Full explanation of the operation flow, cultural significance of rice, ritual feel, and how it compares to digital divination.

A complete guide to advanced Six Yao techniques. Xunkong (the ten empty pairs of the sexagenary cycle — Jiazi xun empty Xu-Hai, Jiaxu xun empty Shen-You, and so on), Feifu (the generation-control relationship between Flying Spirit and Hidden Spirit — Flying generates Hidden is auspicious, Flying controls Hidden is ominous), Fanyin-Fuyin (hexagram reversal vs. stagnation), the judgment logic of Six-Harmony and Six-Clash hexagrams, and the power-locking mechanism of Entering the Tomb.

Six Yao (Najia Method) is the most complete system in I Ching divination. From najia nazhi, six relations and six beasts, to assembly steps, yongshen selection, and how day-branch and month-branch affect each line. A full breakdown of the six yao framework.

A clear comparison of six I Ching divination methods: yarrow stalk, three coins, plum blossom, six lines, number divination, and rice divination. Compare by time, tools, difficulty, and accuracy to find your best match.

Plum blossom divination (Meihua Yishu) is the intuitive casting method created by Northern Song scholar Shao Yong. No tools required—use dates, numbers, sounds, or objects to cast a hexagram. Learn upper and lower trigram calculation, moving line algorithm, nuclear hexagram extraction, and the image-over-text interpretation approach.

The three coins method is the most practical I Ching casting technique. Toss three coins six times, build the hexagram from bottom to top. Learn the yin-yang judgment rules (old yang ○ becomes yin, old yin × becomes yang), coin selection tips, and historical origins.

The yarrow stalk method is the most orthodox I Ching casting technique. A complete guide to the Great Expansion number (50 used, 49 for operation), the four-step process (divide, set aside, count by fours, gather the remainder), and how to identify old yang and old yin moving lines.

Hexagram 1 Creative (乾) is about initiative, self-direction, disciplined ambition, and moving with strength that can sustain itself.

Hexagram 10 Treading (履) is about careful conduct, correct footing, and moving near danger without losing composure or respect.

Hexagram 11 Peace (泰) is about circulation, harmony between levels, and using favorable conditions without becoming complacent.

Hexagram 12 Standstill (否) is about blockage, misalignment, and protecting inner order when the outer environment is not responsive.

Hexagram 13 Fellowship with People (同人) is about principled alliance, shared purpose, and gathering people without collapsing standards.

Hexagram 14 Great Possession (大有) is about abundance, stewardship, and carrying influence or resources without arrogance or waste.

Hexagram 15 Modesty (謙) is about proportion, grounded strength, and reducing excess so a system can stay fair and workable.

Hexagram 16 Enthusiasm (豫) is about mobilized energy, collective momentum, and preparing support so excitement becomes usable movement.

Hexagram 17 Following (隨) is about right alignment, willingly joining a sound direction, and knowing what is worthy of your loyalty.

Hexagram 18 Work on What Has Been Spoiled (蠱) is about repair, inherited disorder, and taking responsibility for what has quietly decayed.