About I Ching

How to Enter a Valid I-Ching Question

Just as you would never ask an electrician about plumbing and expect a satisfying answer, the I-Ching is designed for certain kinds of queries. It works best when you are looking for greater insight, wise advice or an idea of which way the wind is blowing. It is NOT designed to answer questions asking for data, yes/no questions or to give exact predictions about the future.

Consult the I-Ching as if you were asking the advice of a wise friend or teacher.

Types of questions that work well

• "What is the best approach to take vis-a-vis (a given situation or relationship)?"
• "What is the most skillful way to relate to (a person) at this time?"
• "Give me a reflection on what is happening with regard to (a situation or relationship)"
• "What is the best way to approach getting a raise?"

Types of questions that don't work well:

• "Where should I go on vacation?"
• "Is Bill the one for me?"
• "What is the meaning of life?"

If you ask the appropriate kind of question, you will have a more satisfying I-Ching experience. But you don't have to enter a question. Just enter a subject (the name of a situation or person you are in relationship with) and, to the extent that you are sincerely focused when you toss your coins, Visionary I-Ching can give you a spectacularly helpful reading.