Real-World Stories
Divination is a dialogue and Every reading tells a story
These case studies are conversations with the universe. Each reflects a question, a reading, a choice and the outcome. Sometimes aligned, sometimes surprising. Collected over years by Dean, each case invites reflection and shapes understanding.
Xemia cast the hexagram and received Hexagram #51, 震为雷 (Zhen Wei Lei Gua), with the third moving line transforming into Hexagram #55, 雷火丰 (Lei Huo Feng Gua).
While interpreting Hexagram #55, line 3, she focused on the passage:
“九三：丰其沛，日中见沫，折其右肱，无咎”
Nine in the third place: Abundance veiled by darkness. At midday, tiny stars can be seen. The right arm is injured, yet there is no blame.
Cecilia, a student of Dean Chua on the Yi Jing studies, shared an experience involving a divination reading she performed for her mother. Since April of that year, her mother had been attempting to sell her house and was awaiting confirmation that the sale to a prospective buyer would be concluded that day.
Seeking insight into the outcome, Cecilia applied the Time Division Method she had learned to conduct a Yi Jing divination reading.
• The Asker was represented by the Dui Gua, associated with the Metal element.
• The event was represented by the Zhen Gua, associated with the Wood element.
According to the Five Element interactions, Metal controls Wood, indicating a half-auspicious configuration that suggested a positive outcome to the question.
An additional observation noted during the interpretation was that the Dui Gua corresponds to the West direction. Coincidentally, the property being sold was located in Jurong West, further reinforcing the symbolic alignment within the reading.
Reading the Original Hexagram:
六二 ： 休复，吉。
Six 2: Wonderfully returning, good fortune.
Interpretation
Returning to study and working hard, good fortune is expected. Referring to her son’s renewal effort in studying for this examination.
Reading the Transformed hexagram.
九二 ： 咸临，吉，无不利。
Nine 2: Arriving with mutual influence, good fortune, nothing is unfavourable.
Interpretation
In the Mutual Influence hexagram #31, the lake provides water to the mountain, nurturing the mountain. Mutual influence occurs when the mother supports her son in his exams, symbolising parental support and leading to something good.
Based on the divination reading, the mother was reassured that her son was likely to pass the PSLE and achieve better results than in his preliminary examinations. Feeling more at ease, she shifted her focus away from anxiety and continued encouraging her son to remain attentive and committed to his studies.
The mother later confirmed that her son had indeed performed better than he had in his preliminary examinations. His PSLE results showed an improvement of one grade across all subjects, aligning closely with the forecast derived from the progression of the 12 tidal wave hexagram.
The experience also highlighted the broader role of divination beyond prediction alone. The reading helped reduce the mother’s anxiety and fostered a calmer, more supportive environment for her son during an important academic period. Rather than increasing pressure, the guidance encouraged reflection, reassurance, and emotional balance.
This case illustrates how divination can function not only as a forecasting tool but also as a means of gaining insight, organising thoughts and providing clarity during uncertain situations.
Yi Jing isn’t ancient wisdom for special occasions; it’s a guide you can use every day.
– DEAN CHUA
