I Ching Path

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.

Hexagram 42 Line 1: 初九 — Increase I Ching Line Meaning | I Ching Path