Primary hexagram
It describes the current form of the question: the arrangement of forces, main knot, and mood of the moment.
- • Read it first.
- • Do not jump straight to the result.
- • Write one key word.
moving lines
Changing Lines in the I Ching
Changing lines show not a separate prediction, but the place of transformation: where the old form is cracking and preparing a new one.
Changing lines
Lines show where exactly the situation moves. They clarify, but do not destroy the primary hexagram.
- • One line: exact seam of change.
- • Several lines: the process is unstable.
- • Many lines: narrow the question.
Resulting hexagram
The resulting hexagram shows direction, but not necessarily the final ending. It is a vector, not a verdict.
- • Compare the two hexagrams.
- • Find what changed.
- • Choose one step.
Checklist
- • I read the primary hexagram before the lines.
- • I did not turn the resulting hexagram into a guarantee.
- • I understood where the movement is located.
Boundaries
- • If the answer creates panic, stop and return to facts.
- • Do not make risky decisions based only on a line.
FAQ
Which hexagram matters more?
The primary describes the current form. The resulting one shows the direction of transformation. They are read together.
What if many lines change?
Treat it as a sign of an overloaded question. Narrow the theme and find the main knot.