Written by Ray

In Chinese, the character “Yi” has two meanings: “change” and “ease.” That’s why the I Ching is called the “Book of Changes,” and it also points to a straightforward way of inquiry. “Ask Yi” can be read in two ways as well: first, “ask the I Ching” to draw on its wisdom; second, “ask with ease,” emphasizing that the process is simple and low-friction. Based on this idea, I created Ask Yi to make a complex classic more approachable—so you can understand its guidance on change, gain practical insights, and improve everyday life.

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I built Ask Yi to make I Ching readings clear, consistent, and usable.

I studied the Yijing (I Ching) at Peking University in Beijing and kept a long-term practice. Over the years, friends often asked me to help interpret their readings.

Most online tools generate hexagrams and changing lines just fine. Where they often stop is the reasoning: why does a specific outcome lead to this advice — and how should that advice adapt to the way you asked?

Ask Yi keeps the classic three-coin method and adds a structured logic layer you can actually see.

What Ask Yi gives you

Transparent reasoning — Open a panel to see the steps, sources, and line logic.
Consistent by design — A 4,096-outcome map means the same result follows the same steps.
Context-aware English — The logic is fixed; wording adapts to your question (self/other, internal/external, stage/position).
Beginner-friendly — No mystical jargon; practical guidance in plain English.

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How it works (quick)

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**Ask a focused question.**Example: “How should I approach the new job offer this month?”
Toss three coins (online).Each throw gives a line: 7/9 = Yang, 8/6 = Yin; 6/9 are changing.
**See the structure.**You’ll get the primary hexagram, any changing lines, and the resulting hexagram.