Building a "Resource Hub" for the I Ching: Rules for Tools & Services

Hi everyone,

As we start to grow this community, I want to be very clear about my vision for r/IChingTranslationLab. My primary goal is to promote the study of the Zhouyi and make these ancient texts accessible to a modern audience.

You’ll see me posting daily translations here. I do this because I’m passionate about the scholarship. I also developed a side project - a completely free I Ching app - to make these translations easier to navigate and to simplify the casting process.

I want this subreddit to be a place where other creators can share their work, too. If you have developed a tool, a website, podcast, or an app that helps people engage with the I Ching, please share it in this thread!

The "Free & Genuine" Requirements

To keep this space high-quality and focused on the wisdom of the book (rather than profit), I have two hard rules for any products promoted here:

1. It must be Free: At the very least, the core I Ching/divination functions must be free to use. We are here to spread knowledge, not gatekeep it.

2. Genuine Effort Only: No "AI-spam" apps. If you’ve built something, it should show a real understanding of the text and a genuine effort to contribute to the community.

A Note on Personal Divination Services

Zhouyi was created for divination, so I am not going to ban divination. If you offer personal divination or reading services, you are welcome to post your information in this designated thread. However, please note:

• No Endorsement: This subreddit (and myself as the moderator) does not and will never officially endorse any specific personal divination service.

• Keep it in the Thread: Please do not solicit clients in the main translation discussion threads.

My App (as an example): The APP is called I Ching Divination (贞元易). It is on Apple APP Store and Google Play (links below).

All translation posted here are also on the APP

All divination funcitons are free

Apple APP Store (iOS):

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-ching-divination-%E8%B4%9E%E5%85%83%E6%98%93/id6755220499

Google Playstore (Android)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.understandiching.ichingdivination&pli=1

This APP is designed to be a flexible and modern way to view the hexagrams and perform casts without the clutter. I personally prefer simple and clean UI so that's why I designed the APP this way.

Anyway, I’m excited to see what else is being built out there. Let's make this a space where the best I Ching resources can be found and discussed!