What this change means
Wind and Thunder strengthen each other: the second, third, fifth and top lines move, and Well-Being grows into 42 Increase. The lines left standing, the first and fourth, offer the counsel. The first says it's a good moment to carry out important projects. The fourth says you can mediate between those below and those above, and your generosity draws blessings from everyone. The resulting hexagram describes gain and growth, a time to keep your inner integrity, follow people who have the qualities you want, and drop the habits that caused trouble before. So harmony becomes expansion. Start what matters; this is a season that supports it. Stand between groups as a bridge rather than a gatekeeper, and give freely. Watch yourself as you grow: when you see something good, move toward it, and when you see a fault in yourself, correct it.
What to read, in order
Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.
- Line 1 of 42 Increase, which stays still
It's a good moment to carry out important projects.
It is favorable to undertake a great work. Great good fortune. No fault.
- Line 4 of 42 Increase, which stays still
This is a time when you can mediate between those below and those above; your generosity draws blessings from everyone.
Walking the middle way; speaks to the duke and is followed. It is favorable to rely on this to move the capital.
- The judgment of 11 Well-Being
A period of well-being, harmony and understanding is coming, and you can enjoy it. People and situations that weren't good for you are moving away, and in their place come people and situations that bring blessings and support. Heaven grants its gifts.
The small goes, the great comes. Good fortune. Success.
- Line 2 of 11 Well-Being
It's favorable to take decisive action that gets you out of your comfort zone and to recognize the people around you. There's no need to push anyone away; it's enough to know each person's nature.
Embracing the untilled. Wading across the river; not forgetting the distant; leaving friends behind. So it is honored on the middle way.
- Line 3 of 11 Well-Being
There will be ups and downs. Don't despair: enjoy the calm moments and act with caution in the face of danger.
No plain without a slope, no going without return. Constancy in hardship: no fault. Do not grieve over its truth; in eating there is blessing.
- Line 5 of 11 Well-Being
Joining with those who are at a disadvantage compared with you, and supporting them, brings you blessings.
Emperor Yi gives his younger sister in marriage. Blessing. Great good fortune.
- Line 6 of 11 Well-Being
The situation may take a turn for the worse. Pay attention and watch for the first signs of decline. If you insist on pressing ahead, there will be loss.
The city wall falls back into the moat. Do not use the army. From the town, orders are proclaimed. Constancy brings distress.
- The judgment of 42 Increase
You're in a time of gain and growth: your projects will grow and prosper. At times like this it's important to keep your inner integrity, follow the example of people who have the qualities you want to gain, and get rid of the traits that have caused you trouble before. Overall, it's a time of achievement and generosity.
It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to cross the great river.
The trigrams
The way back
42 Increase → 11 Well-Beinglines 2, 3, 5, and 6
Other transformations of Well-Being
- 16Passionlines 1, 2, 3, and 4
- 8Unionlines 1, 2, 3, and 5
- 31Attractionlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
- 47Overwhelmedlines 1, 3, 4, and 5
- 17Adaptinglines 2, 3, 4, and 5
- 23The Falllines 1, 2, 3, and 6
- 56The Travelerlines 1, 2, 4, and 6
- 64Transitionlines 1, 3, 4, and 6
- 21Bitinglines 2, 3, 4, and 6
- 53Gradual Progresslines 1, 2, 5, and 6
- 59Release from Obstacleslines 1, 3, 5, and 6
- 44Lack of Firmnesslines 1, 4, 5, and 6
- 13Gathering with Equalslines 2, 4, 5, and 6
- 10Treading Carefullylines 3, 4, 5, and 6
Make your own cast
The answer changes with the question. Toss the coins and see which lines move for you.