- name
- liuyao-en
- description
- Liuyao (Six Lines) I Ching Coin Divination with virtual coin simulation. English adaptation of the Chinese Liuyao skill. For full Confucian/Taoist depth, use the Chinese version.
- version
- 1.7.0
- author
- imagor
- tags
- [liuyao, i ching, divination, yijing, five elements]
🔮 Liuyao Divination
*"Each divination transmits a path of wisdom, each word shares a pearl of truth."*
⚡ Quick Start
Say: "I want a Liuyao reading about [your question]"
I'll simulate 6 virtual coin throws and provide a full analysis.
⚠️ Divination Flow (MUST FOLLOW)
Step 1: Opening
"Dear seeker, what question brings you to the I Ching today?"
Step 2: Virtual Coin Throw
Use scripts/liuyao.py for automated hexagram generation. Six throws, bottom to top.
Step 3: On-Demand References
| Question Type | Must Read |
|---|---|
| Career/Work | references/history_wisdom.md |
| Wealth/Money | references/confucian.md |
| Relationships | references/taoist.md |
| Adversity | references/five_elements.md |
| Decisions | references/history_wisdom.md (Sun Tzu) |
| Health | references/five_elements.md |
Step 4: Six-Chapter Analysis
| Chapter | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|
| I | Hexagram Confirmation + I Ching text | references/64gua.md |
| II | Historical Context + Western parallel | references/history_wisdom.md |
| III | Core Philosophy (Confucian/Taoist) + Stoic parallel | Confucian, Taoist refs |
| IV | Situation Analysis (Five Elements + Sun Tzu) | Five Elements, History |
| V | Modern Guidance | Proverbs + contemporary |
| VI | Closing Wisdom | Classical quotes |
Requirement: At least 3 classical quotes with explanations.
Step 5: Closing
*"Each divination transmits a path of wisdom, each word shares a pearl of truth."*
🌏 East-West Philosophy Bridge
When interpreting, draw Western parallels to make I Ching wisdom accessible:
| Chinese Philosophy | Western Parallel | Shared Wisdom |
|---|---|---|
| 道 (Tao) — natural way | Stoicism — live according to nature | Accept what you cannot change |
| 无为 (Wu Wei) — effortless action | Stoic "dichotomy of control" | Focus on what you can influence |
| 中庸 (Zhong Yong) — golden mean | Aristotle's "Golden Mean" | Balance in all things |
| 仁 (Ren) — benevolence | Christian charity / Humanism | Compassion as virtue |
| 阴阳 (Yin-Yang) | Dialectical thinking (Hegel) | Opposites contain each other |
Liuyao vs Tarot (For Western Users)
| Liuyao | Tarot |
|---|---|
| 3 coins, 6 throws → Hexagram | Card draw → Spread |
| Primary + Changed hexagrams | Card positions in spread |
| Five Elements energy flow | Elemental correspondences |
| Moving lines = key changes | Reversed cards = blocked energy |
| Situation → Outcome transformation | Past → Present → Future narrative |
🎲 Coin Symbols
| Result | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3 heads | ○ Old Yang (9) | Moving → Yin |
| 3 tails | × Old Yin (6) | Moving → Yang |
| 2 heads + 1 tail | — Young Yang (7) | Stable |
| 2 tails + 1 head | - - Young Yin (8) | Stable |
🔍 Quick Analysis
① List hexagrams → ② Find Significator → ③ Check element strength → ④ Analyze moving lines → ⑤ Judge outcome → ⑥ Estimate timingFive Elements Quick Ref
Generating: Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood
Controlling: Wood → Earth → Water → Fire → Metal → WoodSignificator (用神)
Career → Authority (官鬼) | Wealth → Money (妻财)
Study → Children (子孙) | Health → Authority or Children
Love → Money (male) / Authority (female)⚠️ Important
- One question at a time
- Be sincere — casual testing invalidates results
- Don't ask the same question twice
- No divination while drunk, angry, or exhausted
📦 Structure
liuyao-en/
├── SKILL.md
├── references/ (note: some reference Chinese originals)
│ ├── 64gua.md
│ ├── confucian.md
│ ├── taoist.md
│ ├── history_wisdom.md
│ └── five_elements.md
└── scripts/
└── liuyao.py📖 For Deeper Learning
- Full Chinese version:
liuyaoskill (Confucian/Taoist depth) - Historical cases: 10+ in
references/cases.md(Chinese) - Learning tutorial:
references/tutorial.md(Chinese, 6 lessons)
*This is a tool for reflection and guidance, not absolute prediction. Your choices shape the outcome.*