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That being said, if you want to do yes or no readings with tarot, each card on iFate has been assigned a yes or no value which is visible within the readings. If you feel like the cards are simply being too confusing or offering mixed-messages when asking love advice, remember there are many different love tarot spreads. Each different tarot spread can offer its own perspectives on dating and romance. Adding complexity and a third dimension to I Ching readings are the concept of changing lines. Each of the 64 hexagrams comes with an additional six meanings -- one for each broken or unbroken line in the hexagram. While there is debate among both scholars and users of the I Ching as to the reason why changing lines were included in the ancient text of the Book of Changes, the belief among many is that these changing lines represent shifts in the meaning of each hexagram, and point to a potential future state. No one can tell you exactly how to phrase your question. The best approach is to try several kinds of questions and see which I Ching readings yield the best results for you. This line points to someone caught in an ambiguous situation, where existing relationships interfere with a struggle against negative forces. In such a situation, you may have to use authority to turn things around, as others may be questioning your motives. Though your reputation could become muddied, it is temporary. By keeping your motivation pure, even an association with disruptive influences will leave you free of blame in the end. Line 4

Hexagram essays – Articles about individual hexagrams – imagination-food and practical suggestions to use as you interpret your reading. First and foremost, remember that tarot does not manifest anything with respect to dating, relationships or anything else. Tarot may be a wonderful tool for relationship insights, but not for actually "making things happen" in the dating department.In the previous example is Hexagram (64) Before Completion with line 3 changing, the hidden influence or Nuclear Hexagram of (64) Before Completion is (43) Determination or Breakthrough. Hexagram (43) will always feel like closed doors and frustration unless we keep our mind open. That is the lesson of (64) Before Completion too, because its message is that all things change. Yijing Foundations Course – All the essentials to interpret your own I Ching readings with confidence. Here’s a good example of the difference between the regular I Ching and the Love I Ching: Here’s iFate’s standard I Ching translation of Hexagram #56:

Reading for Others – Building skills, experience and confidence in reading for other people – sign up here to be notified when this is next available. Heaven: The trigram of heaven is possibly the most important of the trigrams. It consists of 3 unbroken lines, and represents the ultimate creative force in the universe. When appearing in certain circumstances it can also represent masculinity and fatherhood.

Hexagram #43: Lake over Heaven

Changing Lines in Hexagram #43 Changes in Line 1 "Stepping With Wise Feet" I Ching hexagram 43 shown with changing-line #1 highlighted It is not recommended to ask the same 'exact' question over and over again hoping to get the answer you want. This is considered a misuse of the I Ching, and will yield ineffective, useless and misleading answers. Many love tarot spreads (like "Current Relationship") are meant for existing couples and solving relationship issues. Others, like the popular "Soulmate spread" are designed for singles still dating or hunting for their life-partner. Be sure to use a tarot spread that's right for your specific romantic situation.

Tarot Flashcards are also useful if you're learning to read physical Tarot cards, or you're in training to work as a professional psychic. Having an instant recall of each tarot card meaning can make your readings more fluid and natural feeling.

Hexagram #35: Fire over Earth

Two lines are changing: If the lines are the same (changing broken/Yin or changing solid/Yang) the changing line closest to the top prevails. If there is one of each, read only the changing broken (Yin) line. When the cards seem to "pull no punches" and "say it like it is", don't be tempted to ask the same thing over and over again until you achieve the tarot answers you want. Instead, try different angles of approach. NOTE: There are many translations of the Book of Changes available today. These include the popular Baynes translation or the classic Richard Wilhelm / James Legge translation. (Both of which are excellent). These translations can be difficult to understand. They make references to historic events, include political interpretations and references to ancient Chinese culture during the time of the Zhou and Shang dynasty. iFate uses its own modern translation. Our I Ching translation has been specially written for today's readers while keeping the spirit of the original Book of Changes alive. iFate also has a secondary set of "Love I Ching" readings, which use a special modern translation which has been adapted to questions about romance and relationships.