Increase
"Wind and thunder. If you see good, imitate it; if you have faults, rid yourself of them."
The Judgment
Increase. It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.
Original Text
利有攸往，利涉大川。
The Image
Wind and thunder: The image of Increase. Thus the superior man: if he sees good, he imitates it; if he has faults, he rids himself of them.
Original Text
风雷，益；君子以见善则迁，有过则改。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame."
It is a time for great undertakings.
Original: 利用为大作，元吉，无咎。
Six at the Place 2六二
"Someone does indeed increase him; ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune. The king presents him before God. Good fortune."
Your virtue brings divine favor and help from others.
Original: 或益之，十朋之龟弗克违。永贞吉。王用享于帝，吉。
Six at the Place 3六三
"Increase is given by means of unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere and walk in the middle, and report with a seal to the prince."
Even bad luck can lead to growth if you are sincere.
Original: 益之用凶事，无咎。有孚中行，告公用圭。
Six at the Place 4六四
"If you walk in the middle and report the prince, he will follow. It furthers one to be used in the removal of the capital."
Your advice is trusted by leaders. You can influence major decisions.
Original: 中行，告公从。利用为依迁国。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"If you are sincere and kind in heart, you need not ask. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue."
Kindness creates a cycle of good fortune.
Original: 有孚惠心，勿问元吉。有孚惠我德。
Nine at the Top上九
"He brings no increase to anyone. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune."
Selfishness isolates you and invites attack.
Original: 莫益之，或击之。立心勿恒，凶。