Hexagram 42: Increase
Hexagram 42, Yi (Increase): a generous, growing season where help flows toward you and acting boldly for the common good tends to be well supported.
- Name
- Yi
- Upper trigram
- Wind
- Lower trigram
- Thunder
The judgment
Increase is underway, and this is a good time to undertake something meaningful. Like a leader who gives to those below, generosity at the top strengthens everyone. Momentum favors action, including large steps you have been hesitant to take. Use the abundance wisely while it lasts, since seasons of growth do not stay forever.
The image
Wind and thunder strengthen each other, each making the other more forceful. A thoughtful person, seeing good in others, moves toward it; seeing a fault in themselves, works to correct it. Growth begins with how readily one learns.
What it means for you
Yi tends to arrive during a period of expansion. Resources, encouragement, or opportunities may be flowing more freely than usual. The hexagram suggests that this is a time to act, not just to enjoy. Start the project, make the move, offer help to someone who needs it. Yi is closely tied to generosity: increase that is shared tends to multiply, while increase that is hoarded can stall. It also carries a personal invitation to grow. When you notice qualities you admire in others, you can practice them; when you notice your own shortcomings, you can address them. In a reading today, consider what opportunity is in front of you and how you might use it to benefit more than just yourself.
In love
In relationships, Yi can reflect a warm, giving phase. Partners may feel more supported, and new connections can grow quickly. Offer affection freely and receive it gracefully. This may also be a good time to grow together, whether through a shared goal, a new routine, or simply learning from each other.
Work and money
Career-wise, Yi favors expansion: taking on a new initiative, investing in skills, or making a bold proposal. Support from above is likely to be more available than usual. Share credit and opportunity with others to keep the positive cycle going.
With changing lines
With changing lines, Yi often shows how to channel increase well: accepting gifts gracefully, using good fortune during a hard moment, or avoiding greed. Some lines caution against taking without giving back. The new hexagram can show where the growth tends to lead.
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Questions people ask
Is Hexagram 42 a lucky sign?
It is widely seen as one of the more favorable hexagrams. Yi suggests growth, support, and a good time to act. Its blessing is tied to how you use it, though. Generosity and willingness to learn tend to extend the benefits, while selfishness tends to cut them short.
What should I do when I receive Yi?
Consider acting on the opportunities in front of you. Start a meaningful project, help someone who could use it, or commit to improving a habit. Yi favors movement and shared benefit. It is a time to plant seeds that can keep growing after this generous season passes.