Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this whole “psychic science I Ching” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I’m not sure I totally get it, but I’m documenting my process anyway, because why not? It’s all about exploring, right?
Diving In Headfirst (and Confused)
First, I tried to get a handle on what the I Ching even is. It’s this ancient Chinese divination text, full of hexagrams and cryptic wisdom. I’ve always been drawn to that, but it has always felt a bit, well, intimidating. So, my very first step was just reading about it. Not like, studying studying, but casual reading. Just browsing and seeing what popped up.
Making My Own “Coins”
Traditionally, you’re supposed to use yarrow stalks or coins to “cast” the hexagrams. I didn’t have yarrow stalks, that is, I have no idea where to buy that. I’m not even sure I’d know what they looked like if I tripped over them. Instead, I decided to I went the coin route. But I didn’t want to use regular coins.
I found these three old, mismatched buttons in my sewing kit. Perfect! They felt kinda… significant, in a weird way. I liked that they weren’t identical, gave it more of a “random chance” vibe, you know?
The Actual Throwing (and Head-Scratching)
So, I found a quiet spot, took some deep breaths (trying to be all zen and stuff), and started throwing the buttons. I did what that online instructions told me. Six times for each hexagram. Honestly, half the time I wasn’t even sure I was doing it right. Heads, tails, changing lines… my notes are a mess of scribbles and question marks.
Trying to Make Sense of It All
After I got my hexagrams, I looked them up in this online I Ching “translator” thing. It gave me these poetic-sounding interpretations. I gotta admit, some of it was pretty vague. Like, “The well is deep, but the water is clear.” Okay… what does that mean for my question about, like, whether I should take that new job?
My (Slightly) Psychic Moments
Here’s the spooky part. Even though I was mostly confused, some of the interpretations did resonate. Like, one of them talked about “perseverance” and “overcoming obstacles.” And that totally fit with how I was feeling about the job situation. Coincidence? Maybe. But it still felt… significant.
The Verdict (So Far)
- It’s confusing: I’m definitely still a beginner. There’s a lot to learn.
- It’s intriguing: Even though I’m not sure I believe in the “psychic” part, it’s a cool way to tap into my intuition.
- It’s a work in progress: I’m going to keep experimenting. Maybe try different methods, read more, and see if I can get better at interpreting the results.
So, that’s my “psychic science I Ching” journey so far. It’s messy, a little bit woo-woo, and definitely not scientific. But it’s my journey, and I’m enjoying the process of figuring it out. I’m throwing the buttons, jotting down my thoughts, and seeing where it all leads. Who knows, maybe I’ll actually become a hexagram-reading master someday. Or maybe I’ll just have a lot of confusing notes. Either way, it’s an adventure!
