Hexagram 42
Increase
Yi Increase · Generous growth
Overview
This phase invites patience and asks you to notice what is ready to mature without forcing the outcome.
Relationship
In relationships, Increase points toward honest attention, softer assumptions, and communication that leaves space for another person's reality.
Career
For career questions, this pattern favors receptivity paired with practical next steps, especially where the path has felt emotionally crowded.
Finance
Generosity is appropriate, but only after your own foundation is secure.
Health
Your nervous system needs continuity, not crisis, to restore itself.
Advice
Move with trust and choose the next step that keeps your values visible.
Avoid
Avoid the temptation to control what can only be witnessed.
Reflection
What would remain if you let go of what is not yours to hold?
The Six Lines
Explore each line's meaning and interpretation.
初九
Chu Jiu
It is favorable to accomplish great deeds. Sublime good fortune! No blame.
二九
Er Jiu
Someone does indeed increase them. Ten pairs of tortoises cannot resist it. Lasting perseverance brings good fortune. The king presents them before God. Good fortune!
三六
San Liu
One is increased through ominous events. No blame, if you are truthful and walk in the middle and report to the prince with a seal.
四六
Si Liu
If you walk in the middle and report to the prince, he will follow. It is favorable to be employed in the moving of the capital.
五六
Wu Liu
If you truly have a kindly heart, do not ask. Sublime good fortune! Truly kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
上九
Shang Jiu
He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone strikes them. They do not hold their heart lastingly firm. Misfortune!