The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 42 · ·

Increase

Element:
Wind over Thunder
Key themes:
growth, benefit, expansion, generosity, opportunity

Image

Wind and thunder working together, symbolizing growth, expansion, and mutual benefit.

Overall message

Hexagram 42 represents growth, expansion, and mutual benefit. It encourages generosity, collaboration, and seizing opportunities for progress. Success comes from sharing your gains and working harmoniously with others.

Embrace opportunities for growth and expansion. Be generous and share your blessings with others. Success comes from collaboration and mutual benefit.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Overextension

    The benefits of growth may lead to overextension. Be mindful of limits.

    Avoid greed or overreaching. Maintain balance and moderation.

  2. Line 5 · Great Increase

    A major opportunity for growth arises. Act with confidence and integrity.

    Take bold but thoughtful action to achieve success.

  3. Line 4 · Sharing Abundance

    Your growth benefits others. Share your success and create harmony.

    Be generous and use your gains to help others.

  4. Line 3 · Unexpected Gains

    Unexpected benefits come your way. Be prepared to adapt and make the most of them.

    Stay flexible and open to new possibilities.

  5. Line 2 · Receiving Help

    Help and support are available. Accept assistance graciously and use it to further your goals.

    Be open to collaboration and trust in the support of others.

  6. Line 1 · Initial Opportunity

    A small opportunity for growth presents itself. Act decisively to take advantage of it.

    Seize the opportunity, but remain cautious and thoughtful.