The most common method of divining the I Ching is three-coin one. This is probably because it is quicker and easier than the more involved yarrow method.
Coins especially designed for this purpose are readily available and they cost very little. But you can use any coins.
Ask a question and write it down. I keep a record of all my divinations, but this is just personal choice.
With 'heads' counting as three and 'tails' counting as two, and keeping your question in mind, throw the three coins together and add up the total. Write the number and the corresponding line (see table below).
Do this six times, starting at the bottom and working your way up. The bottom line, which is the first line you threw, counts as the first line.
Lines that are the result of throwing a six or a nine are changing lines.
| Number | Line | Drawn |
| 6 | Changing Broken | — — |
| 7 | Unchanging Solid | ——— |
| 8 | Unchanging Broken | — — |
| 9 | Changing Solid | ——— |
