QUESTION GUIDE
Ask a question that is
A useful cast begins with an honest, specific question that belongs to you.
Put the question in your own hands
A useful question does not demand certainty from the hexagram. It gives your observation and action a clear boundary: name what you can influence, a useful time frame, and the situation as it is.
Six pairs: from unhelpful to specific
Less usefulShould I quit?
What should I understand before discussing a role change with my manager?
Less usefulDoes this person like me?
How can I show up honestly in this relationship right now?
Less usefulWhich option will win?
What trade-off should I examine between these two options?
Less usefulWhen will it happen?
What conditions would make this a useful time to act?
Less usefulWhy am I unlucky?
What assumption is shaping how I see this situation?
Less usefulCan I change my treatment?
What questions should I bring to my clinician before changing treatment?
After casting, leave some room
After reading, write down one tension you noticed, one action you can try soon, and when you will review what happened. If you dislike a result, do not keep recasting until it agrees with you; repeated throws usually turn uncertainty into noise. Return to the original question, or acknowledge that you are not ready to act.
This is a reflective practice, not a substitute for medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice.