Traditional Divination6 min read
Liu Yao Divination: One Question, One Hexagram
Based on the Zhou Yi; coins or numbers build the lines
Liu Yao grows from Han dynasty na-jia: branches and five phases sit on six lines, judged by day and month strength. Folk practice often uses three coins shaken six times. Roots lie in the Zhou Yi; Ming dynasty manuals fixed much of today’s vocabulary.
Casting and asking
- One matter per cast—avoid rapid repeats on the same question.
- Be specific: “This week’s interview outcome” beats “Is my future good?”
- Record time: day and month pillars affect strength; apps handle this.
Key takeaways
- Best for “Will this deal close?” or “When might I hear back?”—not vague life summaries.
- The base hexagram shows the present; moving lines show change; the “use spirit” line for the topic is central.
- Shi line is the querent; Ying line is the other party or matter—harmony vs clash tells the story.
Sources & references
Key points are summarized from the works and public references below, reflecting mainstream feng shui, fate-chart, and divination teachings for beginners—not personal invention. Apply ideas with judgment.
- ReferenceI Ching / Zhou Yi (Wikipedia)
Root classic for divination
- ReferenceLiu Yao (Wikipedia zh)
Line hexagram method
- ClassicYuan Hai Zi Ping
Foundational Ziping Bazi text