How to Read I-Ching Hexagrams
A grounded introduction to reading hexagrams. What the six lines mean, how the two trigrams interact, and how to approach a reading with sincerity.
Journal
Notes on I-Ching study, classical source texts, and the traditions behind Six Lines.
What is Liu Yao? The Six-Line Structural Analysis
Liu Yao is the formalized system Chinese diviners actually use. Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, Six Relatives, and Five Element dynamics mapped onto each line.
Why Almanac Apps Give Different Ratings for the Same Day
Open three almanac apps and get three different answers. The reason: most apps use simplified scoring, not classical source texts.
The Yilin: 4,096 Verses of the Forest of Changes
Jiao Yanshou's Forest of Changes contains one four-line poem for every possible hexagram transformation. A guide to the tradition behind the verses.
The Xieji Bianfang Shu: The Imperial Almanac Behind Six Lines
A 36-volume compilation ordered by Emperor Qianlong in 1739. The most authoritative almanac text in Chinese tradition, and the foundation of Six Lines.