Old Yin
Old yin is a changing line. Draw it as yin; in the relating hexagram it turns into yang.
Beginner Guide · Three-Coin Casting
Cast your first hexagram with three coinsThree coins, one hexagram
Write the one thing you truly want to ask, then toss three coins six times. This page records each line in order and helps you read the main hexagram, changing lines, and relating hexagram.Write one question, toss six times, then read the result in order.
Four casting stepsSet one question · 0/6
Set one question
Ask one thing at a time. Name the situation, time frame, and choice in front of you.
Toss six times
Each toss gives one line. Place the first toss at the bottom, then build upward.
Find changing lines
Old yin six and old yang nine move. A changing line marks the active place in the situation.
Read main and relating hexagrams
The main hexagram shows the present pattern. The relating hexagram shows where continued change may lead.
Step One
Write the question you want to ask
Step Two
Toss six times, building from the first line upward
Progress 0/6Next: first line
top line
fifth line
fourth line
third line
second line
first line
Mark · 2Back · 3Mark · 2
This page uses: marked side = 2, reverse side = 3. Add three coins to get 6, 7, 8, or 9.
Record physical coinstap 6/7/8/9
If you are using physical coins, enter the result here.
6/7/8/9 quick guideold yin, young yang, young yin, old yang
Young Yang
Young yang does not change. Draw it as yang and keep it as it is.
Young Yin
Young yin does not change. Draw it as yin and keep it as it is.
Old Yang
Old yang is a changing line. Draw it as yang; in the relating hexagram it turns into yin.
Three-coin casting FAQ
Do I need old Chinese coins?
No. You can use physical coins, substitute coins, or the page simulation. The important point is to keep the same counting rule throughout one casting.
Why are the six lines built from the bottom upward?
In a traditional hexagram the first line is the bottom line. The first toss goes at the bottom, and each later toss is placed above it until the sixth line completes the hexagram.
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