Hexagram 42 · Line 1
Increase — 初九
Yi Increase · Chu Jiu
初九 · Chu Jiu
The Line
It is favorable to accomplish great deeds. Sublime good fortune! No blame.
Interpretation
When one experiences great furtherance from above, one must use the increase of strength thus received to accomplish something great, for which one might otherwise have found neither strength nor readiness for responsibility. By being free of selfishness, great good fortune is effected; and by bringing about great good fortune, one remains free of reproaches.