Question 1

What is Gua Gua?

Accepted Answer

Gua Gua is a friendly companion for the I Ching (Book of Changes). It helps you cast, browse and interpret all 64 hexagrams — the ancient Chinese oracle of change.

Question 2

What is the I Ching?

Accepted Answer

The I Ching is a 3,000-year-old Chinese classic used for reflection and divination. Each of its 64 hexagrams is a stack of six broken or unbroken lines that describes a situation and its likely movement.

Question 3

How does the I Ching forecast work?

Accepted Answer

Plum Blossom (Méi Huā Yì Shù) derives a hexagram from time: the year branch, month, day and hour become the upper trigram, lower trigram and changing line. It is a pure numeric method — no coins required.

Question 4

How is casting the coins different?

Accepted Answer

Coin casting uses randomness. Three coins are tossed six times; each toss builds one line from bottom to top. It reflects the moment of your question rather than the calendar clock.

Question 5

What is a changing line?

Accepted Answer

A line marked as 'old yang' or 'old yin' is at a turning point — it flips to its opposite, transforming the original hexagram into a second one. Together the pair reads as 'now' moving toward 'next'.

Question 6

Do I need to sign in?

Accepted Answer

No. You can cast, build and browse freely. Signing in syncs your history and preferences across devices and unlocks Gua Gua Chat Analysis.

Question 7

What is Gua Gua Chat Analysis?

Accepted Answer

For each reading you can ask Gua Gua for a plain-language interpretation tailored to your question. Free accounts get 1 free credit every month; upgrading unlocks more.

Question 8

Is my question private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your questions and history are stored only in your account. We never sell your data or share it with third parties.

Question 9

How do I switch language or theme?

Accepted Answer

Tap the gear icon in the top-right. You can toggle between English / 中文, dark / light mode, and adjust text size.

Question 10

Should I take the readings literally?

Accepted Answer

The I Ching is a mirror, not a fortune. Treat each reading as a lens on your situation — the value is in the reflection it prompts, not in prediction.

Question 11

Is this advice reliable?

Accepted Answer

Gua Gua Chat Analysis is provided for entertainment and reflection purposes only. It is not professional advice — financial, legal, medical, psychological, or otherwise. Use your own judgment when acting on any reading.

Question 12

Are purchases refundable?

Accepted Answer

No. All transactions and credit purchases are final and non-refundable.

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