I-Ching App of Changes 4+

Beloved version of the Yi

Brian Fitzgerald

Designed for iPad

    • 4.9 • 21 Ratings
    • £3.99

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Description

Simply the best. Whether you're new to the I Ching or have used the book as an oracle, an aid to creativity, or a mirror of your subconscious, you'll love the clarity of writing, the intuition in the design, and the simplicity of use of this digital I Ching or Yi Jing. The modern, no-nonsense interface delivers new users straight to the basics: you ask a question, the I-Ching answers. For old souls who know the book well this app holds a wealth of features for deeper research. There's a journal where you can save and search your questions and readings, a notes area where you can record any length of text as context, a lookup library organized by number and trigram. You can recreate any I Ching reading using decimal notation. Cast a line at a time, an entire hexagram with a button press, or shake the phone gently to cast virtual coins. Original Chinese text and the Legge Translation included in an alternative selectable library.

The I Ching software engine emulates precisely the ancient yarrow stalk method, which was slightly more likely to cast yang than yin. A changing yin line is very rare using stalks, but of equal probability to changing yang using coins. The ancient divination method uses stalks rather than coins.

If you prefer to count your own stalks or cast your own coins there's a manual hexagram builder to look up and record your results. 

The wisdom and philosophy of the ancient Chinese texts blend seamlessly with commentaries that gently mix a dash of modern poetry, a pinch of humor, and cultural grace notes from the worlds of art, music, divination, literature and Human Design to bring you what many daily users have called the very best I-Ching app available.
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Among my favourite reviews:

"Of all the versions I've used, your renderings of the Book of Changes are my heart-felt favorites. They have inspired me, made me laugh and cry and everything in between."

“Pretty profound! This Iching app gave me spot-on advice. I've never paid for an app before, but I had a strong urge to get this one. I'm impressed! Not to sound all new-age but I totally laughed out loud at the reading it gave me, it was like it was sitting here looking over my shoulder and telling me exactly what I needed to know about my grumpy husband. P.S. Grumpy husband called and apologized..."

"Carl Jung would have been happy to have this Yi Jing on his phone - great to use, unfussy, untechy, respectful of the original. The journal feature is great for storing readings and referring back. Well done!"
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All of us sometimes need a sympathetic ear and wise guidance, whether it's in matters of romance or finance: the I-Ching can become a companion along life’s journey like no other. It's a book that helps you explore questions and, if you're lucky, find answers: Whether you believe it's because the book is an oracle or the answers are simply unearthed from your subconscious -- the book's true magic lies in its ability to be a helpful guide (sometimes astoundingly so) to all these different forms of curiosity.

Following the tradition of Baynes and countless interpreters of the original texts, I've written commentaries which borrow words and inspiration from a multitude of sources: Bob Dylan, Lao Tzu, Doctor Who, the Tarot, T.S. Eliot, Emily Dickinson, John Lennon, Maya Angelou, the Grateful Dead and Martin Luther King all make appearances. The language, unlike so many translations, makes every attempt to be gender-neutral when it's not gender-specific.

I wanted the sparest interface possible. No fake parchment backgrounds, no gimmicky images of bamboo or cartoon sages with oracles and winning lottery numbers.

I strived to create a quiet, reflective, slowed down experience in an environment that normally shouts.

I hope you enjoy using this I-Ching app as much as I enjoy crafting it, improving it, and hearing from people who have found it helpful in their lives.

What’s New

Version 15.0.1

Another user request answered: I've added the James Legge translation. Toggle it on and off in the Settings Menu.
The Chinese text now includes the Xiang Zhuan or Ten Wings.

Ratings and Reviews

4.9 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

petemaskreplica ,

Superbly designed app

This is a beautifully designed app - no faux parchment graphics, just a clear, elegant and simple presentation of the readings. If I could change one thing, it would be great in readings with changing lines to be able to tap on the hexagrams to toggle between them, and maybe be able to swipe left and right through the pages of the reading. Otherwise, this is easily the best and most useable I-Ching app I’ve seen.

Developer Response ,

🥳 So glad you like it! THANK YOU for taking the time to review! And as of version 10.0.0, one of your wishes is granted: swipe left and right between pages now enabled!

56caesar ,

Good

After using the app for a long time, I had some problems with recent versions. I was frustrated so I left a review reflecting that frustration. But then Mr Fitzgerald appended the most gentlemanly response I've ever seen, so I'm ashamed to leave the original review as it was. It is a very useful and functional way to use the I Ching (I used to carry a miniature paper copy + notebook !) and I highly recommend it to everyone. Peace and love 🌿

Developer Response ,

Thank you so much for the updated review. It means a lot. I'm human, and the app will always have its flaws, but it's feedback like yours that keeps helping me improve. Thus we strive. 100 tortoises cannot stop us.

Ginzo123 ,

Amazingly good

I used to consult the I Ching 40 years ago by using yarrow sticks and Richard Wilhelm’s book. I have kept the yarrow sticks but find now my old fingers cannot manipulate the sticks as I used to. I was amazed to find this app. It is simple and easy to use. I like the journal facility too. Altogether a pleasure to use.

Developer Response ,

Glad you like it. The next version, out soon, will have the entirety of the Wilhelm/Baynes translation as an option. (It was my introduction to the I-Ching as well)

App Privacy

The developer, Brian Fitzgerald, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Location
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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