Nomenclature of hexagrams

Hexagram refers to a method of divination in the I Ching, also known as the "sixty-four trigrams and lines". It is an ancient Chinese traditional form that is widely used in numerology, divination, and prediction.

The I Ching, one of the classics of ancient Chinese culture, is a work of philosophy, morality and divination. The "64 hexagrams" are six lines (i.e., hexagrams) composed of six digits, each of which has two states, yin and yang. In this way, each of the six lines to take one, composed of six digital, you can form a different hexagrams, *** counting sixty-four kinds.

In divination, it is usually necessary to first prepare tools such as copper coins, sieves, pens and paper. Then, according to a specific method, the copper coins will be shaken and bumped, and the number of positive and negative sides thrown will be written down to form a set of six digits, and then the sixty-four hexagrams will be accessed to explain the things being divined.

Hexagram divination is widely used in Chinese cultural traditions, and people often use it to divine heavenly chances, to find out the luck or misfortune of things and the future direction. It not only embodies the philosophical and moral thinking of ancient China, but also has a profound influence on Chinese history, culture and social life.

In modern society, although hexagram divination is not as widely used as in ancient times, but its ideological and cultural value is still being paid attention to and sought after. Many people believe that hexagram divination has a certain revelation and guiding significance, which can help people better recognize themselves and understand others, and also can help people rationally face their own life and future. Therefore, hexagram divination is also used by many people in modern times for entertainment, exploring life, seeking answers and other aspects.