Before doing something that they were not sure about, the ancients would always calculate a hexagram, and then get some inspiration through the interpretation of the hexagram, and then decide whether to continue doing it.
When we are confused or unable to adapt in our daily lives, we can learn from our ancestors' methods to answer questions and resolve doubts. So today we will learn a simple I Ching method of picking hexagrams.
First, let’s understand the basic composition of the hexagrams.
A hexagram is composed of 6 lines, and each hexagram is composed of yin and yang (except for the Qian hexagram, where all 6 lines are yang, and the Kun hexagram, where all 6 lines are yin), each line has a corresponding The names, examples are as follows:
The basic composition of the hexagram
Secondly, we list the rules clearly.
props: the same coins or copper plates 3 (coins are used as case descriptions below).
rule: The front side of the coin, that is, the side with the words on it, is recorded as the front side and is scored with 3 points.
The reverse side of the coin, that is, the side with flowers, is recorded as the reverse side and is scored with 2 points.
We need to use the result of tossing 3 coins as a line, and the result of each line is the sum of the results of 3 coins (for example: positive + positive + negative = 8 points).
A total of 6 groups need to be thrown to form the 6 lines of the hexagram. The result of
is 9, that is, all three sides are positive, which is Lao Yang. Then when looking at the result, changes to Yin Yao . The result of
is 8, which is and . The result of
is 7, which is Yang Yao . The result of
is 6, that is, when all three sides are tails, it is Lao Yin. Then when looking at the result, changes to Yang Yao .
Note: The result of the first throw is the first line, which is recorded at the bottom. Throw the second line and the third line in turn, and record from bottom to top until 6 times are completed, and the hexagram image appears.
The above steps have completed from . Below we use cases to explain in detail.
Prepare 3 coins and meditate silently on what you are doubting. The result of coin tossing is as shown below (the order of the hexagrams is recorded from bottom to top, pay attention to the rules for changing hexagrams):
You can find it in the 64th hexagram of the Book of Changes. This hexagram is the 39th. Hexagrams - Shanshui Jian hexagram
Sixty-four hexagrams query table
Search online or other channels to find the meaning of the hexagrams and explain them, or study in depth the philosophical meanings the hexagrams give us.
39 The philosophical meaning of the hexagram
Although my country's divination culture has a long history, Confucius emphasized that divination is for a gentleman, and respecting virtue is the foundation of a gentleman. I still remind everyone to view the divination culture rationally. Success depends on people, and do not rely too much on peace and harmony. Addicted.
