Hexagram 42
Gain, benefit, loss above gain below
The Yi hexagram is full of positive power. It tells us that the real "benefit" is not personal gain, but the ultimate realization of common prosperity through loss above and gain below. The foundation of all this stems from a sincere and selfless heart that benefits others.
Trigram Structure
䷩, Xun above, Zhen below
Palace：震
Key Themes
Gain, benefit, loss above gain below
The Yi hexagram is full of positive power. It tells us that the real "benefit" is not personal gain, but the ultimate realization of common prosperity through loss above and gain below. The foundation of all this stems from a sincere and selfless heart that benefits others.
Yi: It is beneficial to have a great future, and it is beneficial to cross the great river.
Wind and thunder together, bringing abundant rain, nourishing all things.
Fertilizer, free ride, public donation, appreciating stocks.
The Yi hexagram is full of positive power. It tells us that the real "benefit" is not personal gain, but the ultimate realization of common prosperity through loss above and gain below. The foundation of all this stems from a sincere and selfless heart that benefits others.
Use it as a masterpiece, good luck and no blame.
Guidance
Using this opportunity to achieve great undertakings; great fortune; no disaster.
Modern Insight
At the beginning of increase, dare to dream and dare to act. This is the best time for you to show your abilities. Do not be satisfied with small successes; you should immediately start those meaningful projects you have always wanted to do.
Or it may be beneficial to him, if the tortoises of ten friends can overcome his disobedience, he will always be loyal and auspicious. It is auspicious for the king to enjoy it from the emperor.
Guidance
Someone benefits him, worth a tortoise of ten friends; cannot refuse; maintaining brings fortune.
Modern Insight
You will receive unexpected, great help and opportunities. This good fortune is what you deserve; accept it calmly. At the same time, using these resources to achieve greater, righteous things will bring even greater fortune.
Use evil things for good, and there is no blame. Youfu Zhonghang, tell the public to use Gui.
Guidance
Benefiting from misfortune; though no fault, but with sincerity in heart, follow the middle way.
Modern Insight
True increase is providing help in times of need, not adding flowers to brocade. When you gain resources, if you can use them to help those in crisis, this itself is the greatest good deed, naturally bringing no fault.
Bank of China, report to the public. Use it to move to the country.
Guidance
Following the middle way; obeying the king; beneficial for the country's development.
Modern Insight
Your integrity and wisdom have won the absolute trust of the leadership. You have become the core and reliance of decision-making. This is the key moment to exert your influence, promote major changes, and seek greater benefits for the collective.
If you have a good heart, don't ask about Yuan Ji. There is blessing in my virtue.
Guidance
With sincerity in heart, benefiting the people; no need to divine; great fortune.
Modern Insight
This is the highest realm of the "increase" way. Your increase does not come from external opportunities, but from that selfless, benevolent heart within you that wants to benefit others. Your goodwill itself is your greatest blessing.
Don't help it, or attack it. Do not persevere in your determination, it will be bad luck.
Guidance
Do not benefit anyone; instead, someone will attack you; not persisting in your determination; dangerous.
Modern Insight
This is the sternest warning of the Yi hexagram. When a person is in favorable circumstances of increase, if they become proud and complacent, greedy and insatiable, they will not only lose all help but also invite attacks. This warns us that the more favorable things are, the more we must maintain humility and original intention.
