初
初六。利用為大作、元吉、无咎。
Good to undertake great works—great fortune, no blame. Start building.
䷩
Hexagram 42
Increase (風雷益)
Fūrai-eki / Yì
Wind and thunder reinforce—benefit flows. Gain by giving; wealth shared multiplies.
Judgment
益。利有攸往。利渉大川。
Increase. Favorable to have somewhere to go. Favorable to cross the great river.
Give to receive; act boldly to grow resources for all.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。或益之十朋之龜、弗克違。永貞吉。王用享于帝、吉。
Someone gives a great treasure—you cannot refuse; lasting correctness is good. The king sacrifices to Heaven—auspicious. Accept blessing and use it well.
三
六三。益之用凶事、无咎。有孚中行、告公用圭。
Increase used on a bad matter—no blame. With sincere moderation, inform the lord with a jade tablet. Be transparent.
四
六四。中行、告公從。利用為依遷國。
Moderate path; inform the lord who follows. Good to rely on this to move the state.
五
九五。有孚惠心、勿問元吉。有孚惠我徳。
Sincere, benevolent heart—do not question; great fortune. Sincerity blesses your virtue.
上
上九。莫益之、或擊之、立心勿恒、凶。
No one increases you; some strike you. If your heart lacks constancy—misfortune. Stay firm despite lack of help.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Invest generously in the relationship; returns will come.
Work & Career
Good time for expansion and bold ventures; share gains with the team.
Health
Increase healthy habits; shared efforts improve outcomes.
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