| Divination has long been used in Imperial China | | | | ways with a time frame attached. For example, one |
| whereby the Chinese Emperor enagaged the help of | | | | can ask, |
| royal diviner to make prediction on the outcome of | | | | 'What is the outcome if I import this set of goods this |
| battles, natural disaster or any other major events. | | | | month?' |
| Divination skills such as the famed Qi Men Dun Jia, Da | | | | 'What is the outcome if I propose to my girlfriend this |
| Liu Ren, Yijing etc used the transformation of yin and | | | | evening?' |
| yang together with the five elements to study event in | | | | 'I went for a job interview last Saturday. Can I know |
| term of space and time analysis. | | | | the outcome of the interview?' |
| With the analysis, it is then possible for the diviner to | | | | One cannot ask questions that lead to 'yes' or 'no' |
| plan ahead and find out the best way to handle a | | | | answer |
| situation so that one can attain the most favourable | | | | 'Is it good if I import the set of goods' |
| possible outcome. In this way, it helps to lessen anxiety | | | | 'Will my girlfriend says Yes to my marriage proposal?' |
| and prepare the mind for any major setback. For | | | | In divination, it is possible to ask any question as long as |
| example, a businessman unsure of whether he should | | | | the question is framed properly. We need to also |
| import a new set of goods can seek divination help. | | | | determine the time frame as distance future is harder |
| Divination can address this difficulty by predicting the | | | | to predict due to 'butterfly effect'. Whatever happens |
| outcome of the business venture, whether the | | | | now affect the future greatly. It must be remembered |
| businessman will make money from the import, | | | | that a diviner is no immortal. It is important that the |
| whether the goods will arrive safety or even to know | | | | asker relates to the diviner as much information |
| whether the supplier is serious about the business. | | | | regarding the particular event so that the diviner can |
| How then should we consult a diviner? In most Yijing | | | | make the best possible interpretation. |
| books, it is expected that one ask questions in specific | | | | |