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LínUpper: Earth · 坤 · Lower: Marsh · 兑
Judgment元亨。利贞。至于八月有凶。
In plain wordsGreat success, and it favors staying on the right course; in the eighth month there will be misfortune. The tide is rising and coming close now, but what peaks also declines, so think ahead even in good times.
The imageEarth above, lake below: land stands over the water's edge, looking down and drawing near, which means approaching, overseeing and arriving.
A hint for youMove toward people and opportunities actively, but do not forget a way back just because momentum is good. Think in advance about what to do when it fades.
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- 初九咸临，贞吉。The first line, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with the subject of the second line). Through his firm correctness there will be good fortune.
- 九二咸临，吉无不利。The second line, undivided, shows its subject advancing in company (with the subject of the first line). There will be good fortune; (advancing) will be in every way advantageous.
- 六三甘临，无攸利。既忧之，无咎。The third line, divided, shows one well pleased (indeed) to advance, (but whose action) will be in no way advantageous. If he become anxious about it (however), there will be no error.
- 六四至临，无咎。The fourth line, divided, shows one advancing in the highest mode. There will be no error.
- 六五知临，大君之宜，吉。The fifth line, divided, shows the advance of wisdom, such as befits the great ruler. There will be good fortune.
- 上六敦临，吉无咎。The sixth line, divided, shows the advance of honesty and generosity. There will be good fortune, and no error.
Approach; engage actively
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