On the I Ching page, you can read traditional interpretation materials and request an AI interpretation related to your question. The two kinds of content serve different purposes. You can understand them separately, then compare them.
Read the traditional sources first
Start with the hexagram name, the hexagram statement and the passages selected by the interpretation rules. Consider the situation and changes discussed in the text. If you encounter unfamiliar words, make a note of them and continue reading in context.
Classical texts are not the same as modern plain-language explanations. Keep the source when quoting an original passage, and treat a modern explanation as one way of understanding it.
Then consider how AI connects the reading to your question
AI interpretation attempts to connect the hexagram with the background in your question and organize different perspectives. Its explanation may be inaccurate or may misunderstand the information you provided.
As you read, check each point:
- Has it understood your question correctly?
- Has it presented an assumption as an established fact?
- Do the suggested actions fit your actual circumstances?
- Is there anything you need to verify independently?
What if the interpretations differ?
You do not have to force every explanation into one conclusion. Return to the original text and the context of your question. Distinguish the text itself, the interpreter's understanding and the facts you already know.
Listing what remains uncertain is often more useful for deciding what to do next than repeatedly searching for a completely certain answer.
Make your final judgment with real-world information
You can organize a reading into three notes: a new perspective, facts to verify and a small action you plan to take.
Divination and AI interpretation can support reflection and self-exploration. They do not replace real-world investigation or professional advice. Your eventual choice still needs to take your own circumstances into account.
If your question is not yet clear, start with how to ask a clear question before a reading.