Empirical Validation of Meihua Yishu (梅花易數) Divination Using Prediction Markets

This study tests whether predictions made using the traditional Chinese divination method Meihua Yishu (Plum Blossom I Ching numerology) demonstrate statistically significant predictive accuracy when applied to binary prediction market outcomes. We compare two prediction approaches on identical prediction markets: - Control: AI-assisted prediction using market data and reasoning only - Meihua: AI-assisted prediction enhanced with Meihua Yishu hexagram casting and interpretation