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Transformation · lines 3, 4, 5, and 6

Increase becomes Abundance

益 42 Increase 豐 55 Abundance
Starting hexagram
Resulting hexagram

What this change means

Thunder and lightning arrive together, and with four lines in motion, the growth of Increase reaches fullness. The still first and second lines of the resulting hexagram, 55 Abundance, guide the reading. The first says the time is very favorable but asks for determined, energetic action to enlarge the results. The second says that although you're resolved and conditions are good, the wrong people stand in your way; if you keep doing what's right and aren't pulled off course, you'll succeed. Abundance lasts a while and then wanes, and it's best met with calm, enjoying it fully and accepting its end without gloom. Increase lends you integrity for the second line's test. Put your full effort in. Don't let obstruction or flattery distract you. Keep to your path, enjoy the fullness, and remember that every high noon passes.

What to read, in order

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

  1. Line 1 of 55 Abundance, which stays still

    It's a very favorable time, but it asks for determined, energetic action from you to make the results greater.

    Meets the lord who is its match. Even for ten days, no fault. Going earns esteem.

  2. Line 2 of 55 Abundance, which stays still

    Although you're resolved and conditions are good for getting what you want, the wrong people are standing in your way. If you keep doing what's right and don't let yourself be pulled off course, you'll succeed.

    Full is the awning: at noon the Dipper is seen. Going earns suspicion and harm. If there is sincere trust that unfolds, good fortune.

  3. 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.

  4. Line 3 of 42 Increase

    Good fortune surrounds you: even in situations that might seem hard, there are hidden blessings. What matters is doing things the right way.

    Increased through unhappy events. No fault. There is sincere trust; walking the middle way, they come before the duke with the jade tablet.

  5. Line 4 of 42 Increase

    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.

  6. Line 5 of 42 Increase

    A generous, kind heart is sure to receive help and blessings from heaven.

    There is sincere trust and a kind heart: do not ask. Great good fortune. There is sincere trust: my virtue is met with kindness.

  7. Line 6 of 42 Increase

    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.

  8. The judgment of 55 Abundance

    You're growing toward a period of satisfaction and abundance. It will last for a while, and when it ends, stay calm, without sadness or worry. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when it wanes, keep your spirits up and enjoy what you've achieved.

    Success. The king reaches it. Do not grieve: the noonday sun is fitting.

The trigrams

Below Thunder Fire
Above Wind Thunder

The way back

55 Abundance → 42 Increase
lines 3, 4, 5, and 6

Other transformations of Increase

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