I Ching hexagram
42. Increase
益Yì
Wind over Thunder
Also called The Symbol of Addition, Gain, Augmenting, Help from Above, Benefit, Advantage, Profit, Expansion
Hexagram 42, Increase (益 Yì) is formed by Wind over Thunder. It is also known as The Symbol of Addition, Gain, Augmenting, Help from Above, Benefit, Advantage, Profit, Expansion. The judgment is James Legge. The six lines are R.L. Wing — the same texts used in a reading on this site.
The judgment
James Legge
Increase denotes advantage in every movement which shall be undertaken -- it will be advantageous even to cross the great stream.
The six lines
R.L. Wing · line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yang
You are blessed with the energy to approach a large task, which at any other time you may have avoided or not even considered. Success is yours if your goal is worthwhile and can Benefit others. Consider this carefully. In this way your reputation will remain above reproach.
- Line 2Yin
Because you are receptive to worthwhile aims and energies, you are successful in your endeavors. You may think of it as exceptionally good luck. You can maintain the momentum of this fortunate time if you preserve the normal structure of your life. Do not become rash or overly confident.
- Line 3Yin
You may find that you are going to Benefit from what might be considered unfortunate circumstances. If you hold to your principles, nevertheless, you can avoid reproach.
- Line 4Yin
You have the opportunity to act as a mediator between someone in a higher position than yourself and those below you, whom you represent. If you express yourself in a reasonable manner and make Benefit to all concerned the first priority of your interests, your advice will be followed. This influential position can have far-reaching effects.
- Line 5Yang
A true kindness on your part, something you did or will do without thought of your own gain, will bring you recognition.
- Line 6Yang
While you seem to have the means to Benefit others, you actually do not. This is not in accord with the demands of the time. You will lose your position of influence and become open to attack. This is unfortunate indeed.
Use this hexagram in a reading
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