Sanqian divination methodis a divination method used in the Book of Changes, which uses three copper coins (or coins) for divination to determine hexagrams and changing lines.. It is the most common and convenient divination method among the people. Compared to the traditional "Yarrow Grass Divination Method" (Fifty Yarrow Grass Method), it is simple to operate but still has sufficient numerological logic.

Steps of Three Money divination method

1. Preparation

  • We need three copper coins (traditionally Qing Dynasty copper coins, such as "Qianlong Tongbao"), or ordinary coins (with the obverse representing "yang" and the reverse representing "yin").
  • Set a clear question and focus calmly.

2. Fixed line for throwing money

  • Throw three copper coins on a flat surface each time, and determine the yin and yang lines based on the number of positive and negative sides:
    • All three are positive (dry face)=Old Yang (⚋, Yang line, Bian line)
    • Two positive and one negative=Shaoyang (-, yang line, unchanged)
    • Two Antis and One Positive=Less Yin (⚋, Yin line, unchanged)
    • Three Antis (Kun Face)=Old Yin (--, Yin Line, Bian Line)

3. Determine the hexagram

  • From bottom to top, toss the money six times in sequence to obtain six lines, forming a complete hexagram of six lines.

4. Line Transformation

  • 'Lao Yang' and 'Lao Yin' are changing lines that need to be changed:
    • Old Yang (⚋) becomes less Yin (--)
    • Old Yin (-) turns into Shaoyang (⚋)
  • The new hexagram after changing the lines is called the "Zhi hexagram" and is interpreted together with this hexagram.

5. Analyzing Hexagrams

  • Interpret by consulting the 64 hexagrams of the Book of Changes and combining them with the hexagrams and lines.
  • If there are variations in the lines, the meaning of the hexagrams should also be considered.

Example

Assuming that the result of throwing money six times is as follows: 1.⚋(Yin) 2.-(Yang) 3.--(Yang) 4.⚋(Yin) 5.⚋(Yin, changed line) 6.-(Yang)

This combination of six lines corresponds to the Water Heaven Requirement Hexagram, and the fifth line is the Variable Hexagram, which is the Mountain Heaven Big Animal.

When interpreting, it is necessary to combine the original text of the Book of Changes, the characteristics of hexagrams, and the lines to analyze the results.

Summary

The Three Money divination method is a simple and accurate way of divination in the Book of Changes, suitable for daily divination, decision-making reference, etc. It is based on Yi Li and reveals possible future trends or answers questions through changes in yin and yang.