Number- and time-based entry in Yi: current boundaries
Two explicit input paths
Yi currently offers two input paths: two integers entered by the reader, or the current lunar-calendar time.
A different calculation route
The method derives upper and lower trigrams plus one changing line rather than drawing six lines separately.
Record inputs and review the result
Yi currently offers two input paths: two integers entered by the reader, or the current lunar-calendar time.
References
- Yi's public guide to number- and time-based entry methods.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yi use nearby objects as inputs automatically?
No. It uses only the two numbers you enter or the current lunar-calendar time, depending on the selected path.
Is this a line-by-line method?
No. It derives two trigrams and one changing line from the chosen inputs.