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I Ching Operator Handbook

A short protocol for human, editor, and AI: how to conduct the I Ching without fog, fear, or pseudo-guarantees.

Before casting

Check question, risk area, client role, and willingness to receive an unexpected answer.

  • rewrite question
  • remove surveillance
  • name domain

During

Lines are fixed bottom to top and cannot be changed after the answer begins.

  • line 1 bottom
  • line 6 top
  • changing lines visible

After

Save not only answer, but question, hexagrams, lines, step, and Echo.

  • archive
  • premium offer
  • related halls

Checklist

  • Question is fit.
  • Lines are fixed.
  • Answer has a step.

Boundaries

  • Operator must not amplify client fear.
  • Operator must not promise outcome.

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