There are different methods for divination using the Bagua, such as the coin method and the yarrow stalk method. The resulting trigram or hexagram is interpreted to reveal insights or offer guidance.

1. Coin Method (Simpler and faster)

The Coin Method is a popular and simplified way to perform I Ching divination. It uses three coins to generate a hexagram, with each toss of the coins representing one line of the hexagram. Here's how it works:

Steps:

Prepare the coins: Use three coins. Traditionally, Chinese coins are used, but any coin will do. Assign each coin a value:

Heads (Yang) = 3 points

Tails (Yin) = 2 points

Toss the coins: Toss the three coins together and record the result. Each toss gives you a combination of heads or tails. Add up the values from the three coins to determine the line of the hexagram. Here's the interpretation of the total value:

6 (Old Yin): Two tails and one head. It is a broken line that is transforming into a solid line (Yin transforming into Yang).

7 (Young Yang): One tail and two heads. It is a solid line (Yang).

8 (Young Yin): Two heads and one tail. It is a broken line (Yin).

9 (Old Yang): Three heads. It is a solid line that is transforming into a broken line (Yang transforming into Yin).

Construct the hexagram: Repeat this process six times to generate all six lines of the hexagram. The lines are created from the bottom to the top, so the first toss represents the bottom line and the sixth toss represents the top line.

Interpret the hexagram: Once the hexagram is formed, look up its meaning in the I Ching text. The hexagram can be a changing hexagram, where one or more lines are in the process of transformation (Old Yin or Old Yang). In such cases, you can also consult the hexagram that results from the transformation of those lines.