✦ HEXAGRAM 42
Yì —
Increase.
Wind above, Thunder below.
CHANGES INTO 41-sun →
JUDGMENT
Increase. It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.
THE IMAGE
Wind and thunder: the image of Increase. Thus the superior man, when he sees good, imitates it; when he has faults, he corrects them.
INTERPRETATION
Wind and thunder strengthen each other — a natural increase where both parties benefit. This hexagram signals a time when effort produces more than expected.
Act now. Begin projects, take risks, cross the great water. When increase flows, generosity multiplies it further. Share your good fortune, correct your faults, and the upward momentum continues.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What does Hexagram 42 mean?
- It signals a fortunate time of growth and opportunity. Action is favored — begin projects, take calculated risks, and share generously.
- How long does the increase last?
- Like all states in the I Ching, it is temporary. Make the most of this period through action and generosity while conditions favor you.