How to Use I Ching Online
(Free Coins)
If you're looking for an i ching online free guide, this page walks you through the classic three-coin method. You'll learn how to cast i ching coins online, read your hexagram and changing lines, and make sense of the advice in plain English.
What you need
- A calm question (see: How to consult the I Ching)
- Our i ching coins online tool (or three physical coins)
Step-by-step: the three-coin method
Hold your question. Keep it specific and sincere.
Toss coins six times. Each toss builds one line from bottom to top.
Mark changing lines. Old yin/old yang become changing lines.
Read your primary hexagram. Note image, theme, counsel.
Read changing lines first. They show movement and nuance.
Check the relating hexagram. It frames the direction of change.
Interpreting your result
Primary hexagram: core situation and guiding attitude.
Changing lines: concrete signals where action or caution matters.
Relating hexagram: context for "where this is headed."
Tips for better i ching online free readings
Ask one focused question.
Timebox reflection (e.g., 10 minutes of notes).
Re-consult after circumstances change—not repeatedly on the same issue.
FAQs
Is an i ching coins online method reliable?
Yes, it mirrors the three-coin method.
Do I need to pay?
No—this guide and our tool support free i ching online readings.
Which method—coins or yarrow?
Coins are faster; meanings apply equally.
Ready to Begin?
Now that you understand the process, try casting your first reading.
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