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Transformation · lines 1, 2, 3, and 5

Loss, Then Gain becomes Increase

蠱 18 Loss, Then Gain 益 42 Increase
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Thunder rises under the wind when four lines move, the first, second, third and fifth. The reading rests on the still lines of 42 Increase, the fourth and sixth. The fourth says you can mediate now between those below and those above, and that generosity draws blessings from everyone. The sixth warns that selfishness, hoarding your gains and careless speech would cut this time of growth short. After a hexagram about repairing damage, this is good news with a condition. Gains are coming, and your role is to let them flow between people rather than stopping with you. The resulting hexagram speaks of growth and prosperity for your projects. Keep your hand open, choose your words carefully, and act as a bridge. The old fault you've been correcting could easily return as greed if the good season makes you careless.

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

  1. 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.

  2. Line 6 of 42 Increase, which stays still

    If you become selfish, hoard your achievements and gains for yourself alone, and don't watch your words, this time of growth won't last long.

    No one adds to it; someone strikes it. The heart is set, but without steadiness. Misfortune.

  3. The judgment of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    You've made mistakes that have brought you into decline; still, admitting it and making the corrections needed will lead you back to success. Take time to reflect on what caused the loss and, once you've acted, give success time to arrive.

    Great success. It is favorable to cross the great river. Three days before the first day, three days after the first day.

  4. Line 1 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    The loss came from being too rigid and wanting to do things the traditional way. If you can be flexible and innovate, you'll succeed.

    Setting right what the father spoiled. There is a son; the late father is left without fault. Danger; in the end, good fortune.

  5. Line 2 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    Your losses come from weakness, from not persevering. Reflecting and taking up the path again with resolve will bring success.

    Setting right what the mother spoiled. Constancy will not do.

  6. Line 3 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    Acting too rigidly in the past has led you to loss, but holding on to that rigidity to fix it won't help either.

    Setting right what the father spoiled. A little regret; no great fault.

  7. Line 5 of 18 Loss, Then Gain

    If you're aware of your weaknesses and vulnerable spots and look for helpers to support you there, you'll gain success and recognition.

    Setting right what the father spoiled. It wins praise.

  8. 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

Below Wind Thunder
Above Mountain Wind

The way back

42 Increase → 18 Loss, Then Gain
lines 1, 2, 3, and 5

Other transformations of Loss, Then Gain

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