Free I Ching Reading
The I Ching (Book of Changes) is a 3,000-year-old Chinese divination text. Toss the coins to see ‘where you are now’ and ‘where things are heading’, explained in plain English.
- 1Think of a question
- 2Toss the coins six times
- 3Read your hexagram
Hold your question in mind and toss three coins six times. Each toss adds one line.
Toss the coins
I Ching questions, answered
How do you cast the I Ching with coins?
Toss three coins together six times. Heads counts as 3 and tails as 2, so each toss adds up to 6, 7, 8 or 9. A 7 or 9 is a solid (yang) line, an 8 or 6 is a broken (yin) line, and 6 and 9 are “changing” lines. Stack the six lines from the bottom up and you have your hexagram.
What are changing lines?
A changing line is one that is about to turn into its opposite. If you have any, you read two hexagrams: the primary one (your situation now) and the changed one (where it is heading). Zhu Xi’s traditional rule decides which line statements matter most.
How should I phrase my question?
Ask something open that you really care about, such as “What should I understand about this job change?” rather than a strict yes-or-no. The I Ching is traditionally used as a mirror for reflection more than as a prediction.
Is the online reading the same as using real coins?
Yes. The coin method is the same, with digital coins. Each toss is random, so asking the same question twice will usually give a different answer.
For entertainment and reflection. Please make important decisions yourself, with professional advice where needed.