[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":17},["ShallowReactive",2],{"metaeast_iching64_en-iching-42":3},{"slug":4,"archived":5,"date_created":6,"date_updated":7,"title":8,"content1":9,"content2":10,"seotitle":11,"seodescription":12,"htmlcode":13,"content0":14,"number":15,"seo_keywords":16,"og_title":8,"og_description":12},"iching-42",false,"2026-08-11T00:57:07.975Z","2026-07-04T14:35:08.000Z","Zhouyi I Ching, Hexagram 42, Increase, Wind over Thunder Increase, Xun above Zhen below","Detailed explanation of the forty-second hexagram of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Original text of the Increase hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Increase. It is beneficial to undertake something. It is beneficial to cross the great river.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Wind and thunder—Increase. Thus the noble person, when seeing goodness, moves toward it; when having faults, changes them.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>For the Increase hexagram: If this line is received in divination, it is beneficial to go somewhere or undertake something, and beneficial to cross a river.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: The upper trigram is Xun, which is wind; the lower trigram is Zhen, which is thunder. Wind and thunder surge together—this is the image of Increase. The noble person observes this image and is awed by the power of wind and thunder; thus, seeing goodness, follows it, and having faults, corrects them.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation from The Heavenly Mechanism of Divining Changes\n \u003Cbr>The Increase hexagram has Xun above and Zhen below, making it the third-generation hexagram of the Xun palace. Increase signifies gain and benefit; undertaking something and crossing the great river are favorable, so it generally indicates good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Diminishing the above and benefiting the below; vigorous achievement and progress; pursuing advancement and fame, merchants gain profit.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram are in a period of good fortune. By striving forward, receiving others' help, they can gain both fame and profit.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: A time of success; renew the old and replace it with the new.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Trade must move quickly to yield profit.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Beware of wind and thunder; marriage is harmonious.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Excessive liver fire.\n \u003Cbr>Traditional interpretation of the hexagram\n \u003Cbr>This hexagram is formed by two contrasting trigrams, Zhen below and Xun above. Xun is wind; Zhen is thunder. Wind and thunder surge together, growing ever stronger; thunder becomes louder, and wind and thunder mutually assist and strengthen one another. This hexagram is the opposite of Decrease: it diminishes the above to benefit the below, whereas the latter diminishes the below to benefit the above. The two hexagrams expound the principles of decrease and increase.\n \u003Cbr>The Great Image: Strong wind paired with swift thunder, an image of growing prestige and power; the eldest son paired with the eldest daughter, husband and wife united, an image of increasing descendants.\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: You are currently in an auspicious period and can succeed with the help of benefactors. It is good to bestow favors on others; giving brings more blessing than receiving.\n \u003Cbr>Career: Invest boldly and be willing to support the careers of others; the benefits will complement each other. Move forward bravely, and dare to act. As long as you are kindhearted, pure, and humble, your career will certainly grow day by day, and your prospects will be limitless. Help others promptly, especially when they are in urgent need. Develop your career through internal unity and solidarity, follow the wishes of the people, establish perseverance, and do not fear taking risks or facing difficulties.\n \u003Cbr>Business: Do not pursue small gains. Give some profit to customers; you will instead obtain substantial profits. Never be insatiably greedy! When danger arises, seek advice from others and obtain sincere assistance.\n \u003Cbr>Seeking fame: If you sincerely and wholeheartedly benefit others, you will naturally receive an equally sincere return, gain support, and achieve success in your undertaking.\n \u003Cbr>Love and marriage: Mutual affection; a good match ordained by Heaven.\n \u003Cbr>Decision-making: Be broad-minded and willing to help others. You have good relationships and receive everyone's support. Your greatest need is to establish perseverance and overcome indecision. In particular, learn from people better than yourself, use their strength to enrich and develop yourself, and cultivate the necessary spirit of adventure. Practice kindness toward others in daily life. Thus, even when danger arises, others will come to your aid.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the forty-second hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The image of the Increase hexagram and the symbolic meaning of Wind and Thunder Increase\n \u003Cbr>In the Increase hexagram, the present hexagram consists of contrasting trigrams layered together, with Zhen below and Xun above. Xun is wind and Zhen is thunder. When thunder booms, it stirs the wind above it. When the wind rises, it benefits all things on the earth. Wind blowing over all things often comes from above; from this perspective, “increase” means that those above cause those below to benefit.\n \u003Cbr>From another perspective, when thunder booms and stirs up the wind, the strong wind carries the sound of thunder far away. Wind and thunder surge together, growing stronger; thunder grows louder, and wind and thunder mutually assist and strengthen one another. Just as superiors benefit subordinates, subordinates will support their superiors more strongly, so both above and below benefit.\n \u003Cbr>The Increase hexagram follows Decrease. The Sequence Commentary explains: “After continual decrease, one must receive increase; therefore Increase follows it.” If one keeps decreasing, increase must follow. Increase and Decrease are inverse and reversed hexagrams; that is, one should now diminish the above and benefit the below.\n \u003Cbr>The Image analyzes Increase as follows: Wind and thunder—Increase. Thus the noble person, seeing goodness, moves toward it; having faults, changes them. This indicates that the hexagram's image is Zhen below and Xun above, called Wind and Thunder Increase. When the wind blows, thunder increases its power; when thunder strikes, strong wind adds to its sound and force. Fierce wind and startling thunder mutually surge and complement each other, symbolizing increase. The noble person should understand from this, emulate others' strengths to enrich his own virtue, immediately align himself with good conduct when he sees it, and immediately correct his faults, continually strengthening his fine moral qualities.\n \u003Cbr>The Increase hexagram symbolizes growth and benefit and belongs to the most auspicious class of hexagrams. The Image judges it as follows: Fortune turns and auspicious energy arises; a withered tree blooms again; its branches and leaves grow lush once more, and everyone who sees it praises it.","Detailed explanation of the first nine line of the forty-second Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>First nine: It is beneficial to undertake great works. Great good fortune, no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Great good fortune and no blame, because those below do not have to undertake heavy labor.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>First nine: If this line is received in divination, it is beneficial to undertake major construction; great good fortune and no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: Great good fortune and no disaster because the people work hard, accelerating the progress of the project.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Good fortune: Those who obtain this line can accomplish major matters and have everything go as they wish. Officials will be promoted, and scholars will achieve great results.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Great undertakings can be accomplished; nothing goes contrary to one's wishes.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: With capable people and plans, great profit lies ahead.\n \u003Cbr>Home: A new and spacious residence; marriage brings great fortune.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Healthy and free from worry.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_42_1.png'\" alt='\"周易第42卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the first nine line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 20: Viewing, Wind over Earth. This is formed by contrasting trigrams, Kun below and Xun above, with wind moving over the earth, symbolizing moral teaching spreading everywhere. Viewing and Approach are inverse hexagrams used in relation to one another. Those above observe the world through moral principle; those below look up in reverence, and the people's hearts willingly submit and follow.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The first line of the Increase hexagram, line statement: First nine—It is beneficial to undertake great works; great good fortune, no blame. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Undertake” means to carry something out.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: It is beneficial to undertake great works; there is great good fortune from the outset and no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the first nine is a yang line in a firm position, so it occupies its proper place. Although it is at the lowest level of Increase, because Increase diminishes the above and benefits the below, it can undertake great works.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “Great good fortune and no blame”—those below do not have to undertake heavy service. This indicates that “it is beneficial to undertake great works; great good fortune from the outset and no disaster” is because those in lower positions need not devote all their strength to serving those above.\n \u003Cbr>For those who obtain this line, a long-awaited opportunity has arrived. You should seize it. Although it may involve some risk, the final result will be highly gratifying. The undertaking requires the support of superiors; there is no need to beg them, as they will come to help you on their own. However, it carries a hidden danger: if it succeeds, the credit may go to your superiors; if it fails, you may bear the main responsibility. Therefore, handle it cautiously and carefully, giving it your utmost effort. In the end you will succeed, earn the special attention and appreciation of your superiors, and receive exceptional rewards.\n \u003Cbr>First nine: It is beneficial to undertake great works; great good fortune, no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Great good fortune and no blame, because those below do not have to undertake heavy labor.\n \u003Cbr>The classical text means: It is beneficial to develop a great undertaking; great good fortune and no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement means: Great good fortune and no disaster because the common people do not have to bear heavy exploitation.\n \u003Cbr>The first nine is at the lowest level of Increase. Since Increase diminishes the above and benefits the below, the first nine is also the greatest beneficiary. When the ruler benefits the people, how could the people not be fortunate, and how could disaster occur? Under such favorable circumstances, the people should therefore undertake great works and actively develop the economy. Since the ruler no longer takes heavily from the people, most of their labor income belongs to them; why not use this favorable policy to establish major enterprises?\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the second line of the forty-second Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the second place: Someone increases him with ten pairs of tortoises; he cannot refuse. Persevering permanently in the correct path brings good fortune. The king uses it to make offerings to the Supreme Deity—good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Someone increases him”—it comes from outside.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the second place: Someone gives a great tortoise worth ten pairs of cowries; one must not refuse or disobey the command. Divination indicates enduring good fortune. The king makes offerings to the Supreme Deity—good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: Someone gives us a precious tortoise; this indicates that the great treasure tortoise was sent from outside.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line will profit in business and enjoy abundant blessings. Officials will have a smooth career path, and scholars will advance and gain fame.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Unexpectedly gain wealth and manage to preserve it.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: With help as if from the spirits, you will certainly gain substantial profit.\n \u003Cbr>Home: A peaceful household; a marriage harmonious for a hundred years.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Prayer can bring recovery.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_42_2.png'\" alt='\"周易第42卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the six at the second place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 61: Wind over Lake, Inner Truth. This is formed by contrasting trigrams, Dui below and Xun above. The original meaning of “inner truth” is incubation: the date when an egg hatches is extremely precise, giving it the meaning of trust. The hexagram is solid on the outside and empty within, symbolizing sincerity in the heart; therefore it is called Inner Truth. This is the foundation for conducting oneself in the world.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The second line of the Increase hexagram, line statement: Six at the second place—Someone increases him with ten pairs of tortoises; he cannot refuse. Persevering permanently in the correct path brings good fortune. The king uses it to make offerings to the Supreme Deity—good fortune. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Someone increases him with ten pairs of tortoises”: “Peng” was an ancient monetary unit; two cowries made one peng. “Tortoise” refers to a divine tortoise. This sentence means that the opposing side can present a great divine tortoise worth ten peng. “He cannot refuse” means do not decline it.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: Someone sends a divine tortoise worth ten pairs of cowries; do not refuse it. As long as one perseveres on the correct path for a long time, good fortune follows. If the king offers sacrifices to the heavenly deity at this time and prays for blessings and protection, his wishes will also be fulfilled and good fortune will come.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “Someone increases him”—it comes from outside. This indicates that “someone sends a divine tortoise worth ten pairs of cowries” is not the result of actively demanding it out of greed, but an unexpected gain voluntarily brought by others.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line may encounter unexpected financial luck. You should not abandon or miss it; instead, boldly seize the opportunity and work hard. As long as you persist on the correct path, do not harm others, and are not greedy, you will gain something.\n \u003Cbr>Six at the second place: Someone increases him with ten pairs of tortoises; he cannot refuse. Persevering permanently in the correct path brings good fortune. The king uses it to make offerings to the Supreme Deity—good fortune. The Image says: “Someone increases him”—it comes from outside.\n \u003Cbr>The classical text means: Someone gives a great electric power worth ten pairs; do not refuse it. Forever keeping to the correct path brings good fortune. The king makes offerings to the former emperor—good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement means: Someone gives increase; the increase is obtained from outside.\n \u003Cbr>The line statement of the second line is basically the same as that of the fifth six in Decrease. Yet the meanings differ. The fifth six of Decrease gains real power through the help of the top nine; here, it means that while the state policy lets the people rest and reduces taxes, it also begins to devolve authority, allowing the second six, who is a grand officer, to possess real power.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the third line of the forty-second Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the third place: Use the increase for calamities; no blame. With trust, follow the middle course and inform the duke, using a jade tablet.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Increase used for calamities—this is an inherent principle.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the third place: Because King Wu died, increase the sacrificial offerings to spirits and deities; there is no disaster. Wu Geng rebelled during the mourning for the state, so the Duke of Zhou sent troops to suppress him and won a great victory, capturing prisoners. Zhongyan reported this to the Duke of Zhou, who then conducted the sacrifice.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: Because there was a death, sacrificial offerings to spirits and deities were increased; this is a natural principle.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Neutral: Those who obtain this line ordinarily gain profit; the wicked face great danger, with official troubles and calamities arriving together. Officials will be highly entrusted and assigned important responsibilities.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Hardship first, sweetness later; keep faith and cultivate harmony.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: To seek wealth and honor, one must take risks.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Turn misfortune into good fortune; marriage formed through hardship.\n \u003Cbr>Health: A fright, but no danger.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_42_3.png'\" alt='\"周易第42卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the six at the third place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 37: Family Members, Wind over Fire. This is formed by contrasting trigrams, Li below and Xun above. Li is fire; Xun is wind. Fire makes hot air rise and become wind. Everything should take the inner as its foundation and then extend outward: arising within and taking form without. It symbolizes governing the family first and then governing the realm; when family principles are correct, the world is peaceful and happy.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the line of Nine in the third place\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The third line of the Increase hexagram, line statement: Six at the third place—Use the increase for calamities; no blame. With trust, follow the middle course and inform the duke, using a jade tablet. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Calamities” refers to natural disasters and human-caused disasters. “Duke” means a duke, marquis, or noble lord. “Jade tablet” refers to a gui tablet, an ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the sun's shadow and determine the seasons; here it metaphorically means a standard or law.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “Use increase for calamities; this is inherent.” It indicates that using the benefits one receives to rescue others from danger is the best way to preserve oneself. Being in a prominent position and receiving many benefits also plants the roots of misfortune. Only by using those benefits to help others can one win their hearts, avert disaster, and firmly retain the benefits one has obtained.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line should understand the principles of gain and loss. When financially capable, extend a helping hand to those in need and use one's increase to relieve disasters. Act with trust, uphold the middle and correct path, proceed cautiously, and remain as respectful as an ancient minister holding a jade tablet while urgently reporting to the king. Establish a good public image; this will help preserve one's property and reduce trouble.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line may be facing trouble and need to spend some money to resolve it—to spend money to avert disaster. In handling the matter, take the middle path; do not go left or right. Report it promptly to a superior or judicial authority. You may gain something from the matter, but it is best to distribute the money and property among those who helped you.\n \u003Cbr>Six at the third place: Use the increase for calamities; no blame. With trust, follow the middle course and inform the duke, using a jade tablet.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Increase used for calamities—this is an inherent principle.\n \u003Cbr>The classical text means: Use the gifts received to aid disaster-stricken areas; there is no disaster. With sincerity, follow the middle way and use a jade tablet as a token to urgently report the matter to the king.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement means: Use the gifts received to rescue the disaster-stricken areas, thereby consolidating one's existing benefits.\n \u003Cbr>The six at the third place occupies the position of a king or marquis, so it can receive many gifts; naturally, these gifts do not come from the disaster-stricken area.\n \u003Cbr>Using the wealth and gifts he receives to aid disaster-stricken areas is an altruistic act, so there is no disaster. The jade tablet is a credential for disaster relief. The Rites of Zhou records: “The precious gui tablet is used to summon the garrison and to relieve famine and calamity.” This gui is a token issued by the Son of Heaven to the feudal lords. When a feudal state sought the Son of Heaven's help because of disaster or war, it used the gui as its token. The six at the third place, being a marquis or king, possesses this token. Thus he has an envoy carry it to seek rescue from the Son of Heaven and save the people in the disaster area.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fourth line of the forty-second Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the fourth place: Follow the middle course and inform the duke; he will follow. It is beneficial to rely on another state and move the capital.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Inform the duke and he follows—this is to increase the resolve.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the fourth place: Zhongyan reported to the Duke of Zhou about handling the descendants of the Yin royal house. The Duke of Zhou followed the report and smoothly enfeoffed the Yin-Shang survivors among the various feudal states.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: The Duke of Zhou followed the king's command, showing that unity between ruler and ministers, above and below, had become more firmly consolidated.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Neutral: Those who obtain this line may move house or undertake construction; litigants benefit, and officials gain vindication. Officials will be entrusted by their leaders with important responsibilities.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: There is difficulty before you; temporary avoidance is advisable.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Move elsewhere and open another shop.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Moving is best; find another matchmaker.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Seek medical treatment elsewhere.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_42_4.png'\" alt='\"周易第42卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the six at the fourth place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 25: Innocence, Heaven over Thunder. This is formed by contrasting trigrams, Zhen below and Qian above. Qian is heaven, firmness, and strength; Zhen is thunder, firmness, and movement. Movement combined with strength produces abundant yang energy and invigorates people's hearts, so there will surely be gain. Yet one must follow purity and correctness and must not act recklessly. Without innocence there will certainly be gain and blessing.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fourth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fourth line of the Increase hexagram, line statement: Six at the fourth place—Follow the middle course and inform the duke; he will follow. It is beneficial to rely on another state and move the capital. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>This fourth line displays the characteristic of holding to the middle way. Its proper correspondence is with the first nine, which is in the lower trigram Zhen; Zhen represents a feudal lord, called a duke. The fourth line is in the upper trigram Xun, which represents following. Together they form “inform the duke and follow,” meaning to inform the noble lord and then follow him.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “Inform the duke and he follows”—this increases the resolve. It indicates that when one seeks the duke's help, the duke willingly agrees not for another reason, but because he is moved by the aspiration to willingly diminish oneself for the benefit of the people of the realm.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line: When deciding on a major change, such as changing an investment strategy or direction, first obtain the consent of superiors and colleagues. Your enterprise may have reached a bottleneck locally, leaving you in a difficult position. You want to move it elsewhere or abroad, which requires the approval and assistance of your superiors. If you want to change careers or jobs, discuss it with your family so that your proposal can proceed smoothly.\n \u003Cbr>Six at the fourth place: Follow the middle course and inform the duke; he will follow. It is beneficial to rely on another state and move the capital.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Inform the duke and he follows—this is how resolve is increased and settled.\n \u003Cbr>The classical text means: Follow the middle way and inform the duke's followers. It is beneficial to rely on a powerful state and move the capital.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement means: Inform the duke's followers in order to strengthen the resolve of the people.\n \u003Cbr>The fourth line is the top line of the lower mutual Kun, the middle line of the upper mutual Gen, and the lower line of the upper trigram of Increase; it is also adjacent to the lower trigram Zhen. Considering all these images together, one can see that the place occupied by the fourth line is a disaster area suffering continual droughts and floods. The environment is unfavorable—what can be done? Only move the capital. Relocating the capital closer to the Son of Heaven's capital allows the state to quickly seek the Son of Heaven's assistance when disaster strikes. Thus, the fourth line seeks benefit by changing location.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fifth line of the forty-second Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Fifth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine at the fifth place: With trust and a beneficent heart, do not ask; great good fortune. With trust, they benefit my virtue.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: With trust and a beneficent heart, there is no need to ask. They benefit my virtue—great fulfillment of one's aspirations.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine at the fifth place: Many captives have been taken; pacify them and do not investigate their offenses—great good fortune. These captives will be grateful for my benevolence.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: Many captives were taken; pacify them and do not hold them responsible, so that they will be grateful for my virtue. This shows that one can win and bind people's hearts.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line will have their plans fulfilled and matters will proceed smoothly. Officials will encounter an enlightened ruler and enjoy a smooth career path.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: A kind and generous heart brings deserved fame.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Give equal consideration to morality; profits will last.\n \u003Cbr>Home: The residence of a good person; either relatives or friends.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Proper care and maintenance.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Fifth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_42_5.png'\" alt='\"周易第42卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the nine at the fifth place changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 27: Nourishment, Mountain over Thunder. This is formed by contrasting trigrams, Zhen below and Gen above. Zhen is thunder; Gen is mountain. The mountain is above and thunder below, solid outside and empty within. As spring warmth nurtures all things, nourish the worthy and nurture the people according to the seasons. The yang is solid and the yin empty: the solid nourishes others, while the empty is nourished by others. Live by one's own labor.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fifth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fifth line of the Increase hexagram, line statement: Nine at the fifth place—With trust and a beneficent heart, do not ask; great good fortune. With trust, they benefit my virtue. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Trust” means sincerity. “Beneficent heart” means the heart that bestows kindness on others. “They benefit my virtue” means they repay my benevolence.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line is: With a sincere and benevolent heart, one knows without divination that it is greatly auspicious; the people of the realm will surely repay my benevolent virtue with benevolent hearts.\n \u003Cbr>Within Increase, the nine at the fifth place is centered and correct and has the proper correspondence of the six at the second place; its aspiration is to bring benefit to the people. The nine at the fifth place is also in the upper position of Li, and Li represents a tortoise that can be used for divination. Yet this matter does not need divination and is “greatly auspicious.”\n \u003Cbr>The Image analyzes this line as follows: “With trust and a beneficent heart”—there is no need to ask; “they benefit my virtue”—great fulfillment of one's aspirations. This indicates that “having a sincere and benevolent heart” is especially difficult and precious for one occupying the ruler's position. There is no need to consult an oracle; good fortune will accompany him forever. People throughout the realm sincerely express gratitude for his great benevolence. This magnificent scene of all people returning their hearts gives the aspiration to reduce oneself for the public's benefit immense fulfillment.\n \u003Cbr>People's trust and admiration for you naturally result from your daily sincerity, willingness to help others, and benevolent heart. You have earned them through generous acts of helping others.\n \u003Cbr>Nine at the fifth place: With trust and a beneficent heart, do not ask; great good fortune. With trust, they benefit my virtue.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: With trust and a beneficent heart, there is no need to ask. They benefit my virtue—great fulfillment of one's aspirations.\n \u003Cbr>The classical text means: There is sincerity and a beneficent heart; without asking, one knows it is greatly auspicious. With sincerity and a beneficent heart, they return the favor of my virtue.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement means: Having sincerity and a beneficent heart requires no inquiry. When people repay my virtue, it can achieve even greater development.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the top line of the forty-second Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Top Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Top nine: No one increases him; someone attacks him. If the resolve one establishes is not constant, this is ominous.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “No one increases him”—this is a comprehensive expression, meaning there is fundamentally no one to assist him. “Someone attacks him”—this indicates that the attack comes from outside.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Ominous: Those who obtain this line are greedy for fame and profit or may suffer unexpected calamity, punishment, injury, or loss. Officials may be demoted because they covet rank and status.\n \u003Cbr>The Image statement says: “No one increases him”—this is a comprehensive expression, meaning there is fundamentally no one to assist him. “Someone attacks him”—this indicates that the attack comes from outside.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Ominous: Those who obtain this line covet fame and profit, or suffer unexpected calamity, punishment, injury, or loss. Officials may be demoted because they seek rank and status greedily.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Coveting rank and status brings unexpected calamity.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Focusing only on one's own benefit will certainly create disputes.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Not suitable for long-term residence; difficult to remain together into old age.\n \u003Cbr>Health: The danger of lacking constancy.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Top Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_42_6.png'\" alt='\"周易第42卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the top nine changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 3: Difficulty at the Beginning, Water over Thunder. This is formed by contrasting trigrams, Zhen below and Kan above. Zhen is thunder, symbolizing movement; Kan is rain, symbolizing danger. Thunder and rain come together, danger appears everywhere, and the environment is harsh. “Difficulty at the Beginning” originally refers to plants sprouting from the earth: all things begin life amid hardship and danger, yet by following the season and responding to circumstances, they must flourish.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Upper Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr> The sixth line of the Increase hexagram, line statement: Top nine—No one increases him; someone attacks him. If the resolve one establishes is not constant, this is ominous. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>“Establishing the resolve” means establishing the intention to benefit the people. “Not constant” means unstable.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: No one comes to increase him, yet someone comes to attack him; if the intention one has established cannot be maintained consistently, danger will inevitably arrive.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the top nine occupies the summit of Increase. The purpose of Increase is “diminish the above and benefit the below,” but the top nine has failed to do this, and therefore it is ominous.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary explains this line as follows: “No one benefits him” is a prejudiced statement; “someone attacks him” means that the attack comes from outside. This indicates that “no one comes to increase his gains” because he has departed from the principle of the Yi hexagram: reducing oneself to benefit others. What should be a reduction of those above to benefit those below has become a reduction of those below to benefit those above. He is therefore certain to be rejected by the people, and his demand to receive benefits can only be a self-serving wish; “yet someone comes to attack him” because he has placed himself above the ruler, occupying an improper position, and, driven by greed for benefit, has provoked the anger of Heaven and the resentment of the people. It is therefore unsurprising that he suffers attack from outside.\n \u003Cbr>In “The Great Treatise, Part II,” there is the following comment on this line: “A superior person settles his person before acting, makes his mind at ease before speaking, and establishes relationships before making requests. By cultivating these three things, the superior person is complete. If one acts while in danger, the people will not support him; if one speaks out of fear, the people will not respond; if one makes requests without relationships, the people will not support him. When no one supports him, those who harm him will arrive. The I Ching says: ‘No one benefits him; someone attacks him. Let his resolve not remain constant; misfortune.’ A virtuous person first makes himself stable, and only then acts; first calms his mind, and only then speaks; when he needs others’ help, he must first associate with them and establish mutual feeling before presenting his request. First determine his own aspirations, and then act according to them. If he has not cared for the people over the long term or sincerely helped others, how could others come to support him in the end? One who obtains this line is amid the abandonment of friends and relatives. This is because he has usually known only how to make money and has thought only of his own interests, without helping others. Moreover, he is indecisive in his undertakings, constantly changing his mind, so others no longer wish to work with him. He must correct this immediately: to receive, first give. He should ordinarily maintain interpersonal relationships, invest in affection and personal connections, act with firm judgment, and not hesitate or waver. Only then can the situation change.","Zhouyi \u002F I Ching, Hexagram 42, Yi, Wind over Thunder, Xun above Zhen below — Detailed Explanation of the Judgment — Oriental Metaphysics Library","A detailed explanation of Hexagram 42 of the Zhouyi \u002F I Ching, Yi (Wind over Thunder, Xun above Zhen below): the original judgment and its plain-language translation, auspiciousness and inauspiciousness analysis of each line statement, and interpretations for career, relationships, and fortune.","䷩","\u003Cp>Increase: It is beneficial to undertake something. It is beneficial to cross the great river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuan Commentary says: Increase means diminishing the above and benefiting the below, so the people's joy is boundless. Giving from above to those below makes the Way shine greatly. It is beneficial to undertake something; being centered and correct brings celebration. It is beneficial to cross the great river; then the way of wood can proceed. Increase moves and is yielding; progress grows daily without limit. Heaven gives, Earth produces, and its benefit has no fixed direction. The Way of increase always moves together with the times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Image says: Wind and thunder—Increase. Thus the noble person, when seeing goodness, moves toward it; when having faults, changes them.\u003C\u002Fp>",42,"Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 42, Yi, the Sixty-Four Hexagrams, hexagram judgments, line statements, plain-language explanation",1787044933309]