I Ching and Chinese Divination

The I Ching, also called the Yijing or Book of Changes, is a classical Chinese text studied through trigrams, hexagrams and changing lines. Karma Kismet brings its terminology, traditional methods and course resources together in English.

Start with the I Ching

Begin with the eight trigrams, then learn how six lines form each of the 64 hexagrams. The text and its commentarial traditions offer a framework for interpreting change; they do not guarantee a particular future event.

Explore Traditional Methods

Six Yao (Liu Yao) and Plum Blossom Divination (Mei Hua Yi Shu) are distinct methods associated with Chinese divination. Their terminology and procedures should be learned separately before comparing interpretations.

Courses and Further Study

Visit the course and resource shop for available materials. Explore related traditions through our Feng Shui, BaZi and Qi Men Dun Jia and Zi Wei Dou Shu sites.

Our Approach

We present traditional material as education, with clear terminology and source-aware descriptions. Learn more about Karma Kismet, our editorial policy, or contact us.