How to Consult the I Ching with Three Coins: Complete Guide

Between Heaven and Earth

The Three-Coin Method

Consulting the I Ching with three coins is the most accessible method.

Preparing Your Consultation

Take a moment of stillness. The I Ching is a structured meditation framework.

Tossing the Coins

Use three identical coins. Heads (yang) = 3, Tails (yin) = 2.

  • 3 heads = 9: Old yang
  • 2 heads + 1 tail = 8: Young yin
  • 1 head + 2 tails = 7: Young yang
  • 3 tails = 6: Old yin

Building the Hexagram

Repeat the toss six times, from bottom to top.

Moving Lines

Lines 6 and 9 indicate transformation.

The I Ching does not tell you what will happen. It illuminates what is already there.

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