After casting a reading on Purplestarmapper, you’ll see an Original Hexagram and a Future (Changed) Hexagram. Which one is the answer? Both matter—the I Ching is a dynamic movie, not a static snapshot.
1) Original Hexagram: diagnosing the present
The Original Hexagram is the first diagram you receive. It’s your “current state” or story prologue—a situational analysis of where you stand. It shows your environment, resources, and hidden risks. About 60–70% of your focus belongs here: if you don’t understand the present, the future is guesswork. Our AI reads this hexagram’s judgment first to tell you whether to advance, defend, or wait. A lucky Original Hexagram means a solid foundation; a tough one means you’re starting in adversity.
2) Moving Lines and the Future Hexagram: trend and outcome
The I Ching’s magic is change. When a line flips from Yin to Yang (or the reverse), you get the Future Hexagram, which shows the trend, turning point, and likely outcome. If the Original is lucky (e.g., Great Possession) but the Future is perilous (e.g., The Abyss), it warns that early abundance could end badly if you overreach. If the Original is difficult (e.g., Difficulty at the Beginning) but the Future is excellent (e.g., Humility), it encourages perseverance—after initial struggles, the path smooths out. No permanent winners or losers; it’s how you handle the “change” moment.
3) Synthesizing the narrative (the AI logic)
Advanced analysis also inspects the Moving Lines—the triggers of change. The three-step flow:
- Read the Original Hexagram to set the tone (lucky/unlucky, present state).
- Check the Moving Lines to see what’s causing the shift.
- Read the Future Hexagram to project the outcome.
Career example: you ask about changing jobs. Original is “The Wanderer” (instability). A Moving Line shows support from a mentor. Future becomes “The Clinging” (clarity/fire). The story: you feel like a drifter now (Original), meet a supporter along the way (Moving Line), and land in a bright, secure position (Future). This three-act narrative beats a vague “good/bad” stamp.
Conclusion
Mastering the relationship between Original and Future Hexagrams lets you see time as a flow. Destiny isn’t a dot—it’s a line. Purplestarmapper helps you steer where that line is heading.
