Three coins form one line. Six lines form a hexagram. A changing line lets you see a related image.
A simple practice
- Hold one question. You may write it on the slip or keep it to yourself.
- Toss the three coins six times, building the lines from the bottom up.
- When the scroll is complete, unfold it. Read the images, leave a note, and return another day.
Reverse faces count as 3, obverse faces as 2. A total of 6 is changing yin; 7 is yang; 8 is yin; 9 is changing yang. Changing lines reverse their polarity to form the relating hexagram.
Keep a few pages close
A few quiet answers
What is an I Ching reading?
It is a way of consulting the Chinese Book of Changes through a six-line figure called a hexagram. This tool uses three virtual coins to produce the figure, shows its changing lines, and offers original prompts for reflection.
Do I need to type my question?
No. Keep it in mind or write it down here. The question does not affect the coin results, and the application does not send it to an AI service.
Can I use my own coins?
Yes. Count reverse faces as 3 and obverse faces as 2, then toss three coins six times. In Casting ritual, choose My own coins and enter your totals, starting with the bottom line.
Are these classical translations?
The reflection prompts are original modern writing. For hexagrams 1–6, a separate section includes the classical Judgment and line statements, source links, and our brief plain-language notes.
Where is my reading journal saved?
In this browser, on this device. You can export and import a backup. There is no cloud synchronization, so keep a backup before clearing site data or changing devices.
Is a reading a prediction?
YaoCast does not claim to predict events or read someone else’s mind. Use the images to explore a question and keep your own judgment.
