It is not recommended to ask the same 'exact' question over and over again hoping to get the answer you want. It is recommended that you ask for insight about multiple aspects or facets of a situation when asking repeat questions. Can you ask the I Ching the same question twice?Īs long as you are not misuing the Oracle, it's possible to ask many different questions about a topic or situation. IFate uses a custom, modern translation of the I-Ching: Book of Changes which is much easier to understand than older translations found elsewhere. The best approach is to try several kinds of questions and see which I Ching readings yield the best results for you.
No one can tell you exactly how to phrase your question. While the I-Ching may respond with very direct answers when the future is clear, more often than not, the I-Ching will provide a philosophical framework for you to better understand the situation and predict its outcome.
Think in terms of the greater philosophical or spiritual backdrop to a situation, and your readings will be much more effective. While many people tend to ask very specific questions like "Will Catherine get married to Stephen?", "Will I find true love this weekend?", "Is my relationship really over?" - one must remember that the I-Ching often speaks about the background of a situation, related issues, or psychological states that affect the outcome of that question.