Changing lines

When a line changes, the picture keeps moving

Values 6 and 9 are changing lines. They belong to the first hexagram and also transform to form a related hexagram.

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Value 6

Changing yin

A broken yin line marked 6 changes into an unbroken yang line in the related hexagram.

Value 9

Changing yang

An unbroken yang line marked 9 changes into a broken yin line in the related hexagram.

Traditional Judgment and Image texts in I Ching Dialogue

The pair

Read the movement, not a verdict

The first hexagram, changing lines, and related hexagram give structure for considering how the situation may be developing.

Traditional line texts in I Ching Dialogue

Read in order

The line keeps its place

Lines are numbered from the bottom up. A changing line is read in that position before its yin or yang state changes in the related hexagram.

  1. Ask

    Start with one clear question

  2. Build

    Create your hexagram in one of three ways

  3. Reflect

    Read the traditional texts or choose In-depth

A changing line connecting hexagrams 46 and 48

I Ching Dialogue

See the classic I Ching method in 24 seconds

Read the video transcript
  1. Start with one clear question.
  2. Build six lines automatically, with the in-app ritual, or with your own coins.
  3. Standard is free and includes the traditional Judgment and Image.
  4. Changing lines form the related hexagram. The local Journal helps you return to the same thread.