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Hexagram #42
䷩ 益 · Increase
Yì
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☴
巽
Wind / The Gentle
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☳
震
Thunder / The Arousing
卦辞 · Judgement
利有攸往，利涉大川。
Increase. It furthers to undertake something. It furthers to cross the great water.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
风雷益，君子以见善则迁，有过则改。
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.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦巽（风/木），下卦震（雷）。此卦强调入与动的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「利有攸往，利涉大川。」，可理解为在生长与推进时仍需保持方向感。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾入与动，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持动的基础，并用入的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：生长与推进时，记得保持方向感。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初九
(Initial Nine)利用为大作，元吉，无咎。
It furthers to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame.
小象: 元吉无咎，下不厚事也。
六二
(Six in Second)或益之十朋之龟，弗克违，永贞吉。王用享于帝，吉。
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.
小象: 或益之，自外来也。
六三
(Six in Third)益之用凶事，无咎。有孚中行，告公用圭。
One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame, if you are sincere and walk in the middle, and report with a seal to the prince.
小象: 益用凶事，固有之也。
六四
(Six in Fourth)中行，告公从。利用为依迁国。
If you walk in the middle and report to the prince, he will follow. It furthers to be used in the removal of the capital.
小象: 告公从，以益志也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)有孚惠心，勿问元吉。有孚惠我德。
If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
小象: 有孚惠心，勿问之矣。
上九
(Nine at Top)莫益之，或击之，立心勿恒，凶。
He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune.
小象: 莫益之，偏辞也。
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益卦象征增益和利他，风雷相助——上层减损自身以增益下层。卦辞"利有攸往，利涉大川"表明此时有利于行动和冒险。象辞"君子以见善则迁，有过则改"揭示了真正的增益之道——向善的模仿和对过错的改正。九五"有孚惠心，勿问元吉"是最美的承诺——怀着真诚的善意帮助他人，不必问结果，这本身就是最大的吉祥。但上九"莫益之，或击之"警告：自私自利、不肯分享的人最终会被孤立打击。益卦的核心：真正的增长来自利他，分享越多，获得越多。
Increase represents growth through benefiting others — wind and thunder reinforce each other, the upper decreases itself to increase the lower. The judgment says "it furthers to undertake something and to cross the great water" — action and bold ventures are favored. The Image teaches "if the superior man sees good, he imitates it; if he has faults, he rids himself of them" — true increase comes from emulating virtue and correcting errors. The fifth line is the most beautiful promise: "if in truth you have a kind heart, ask not — supreme good fortune" — helping others with sincere goodwill IS the ultimate blessing, regardless of outcome. But the top line warns "he brings increase to no one; someone even strikes him" — selfishness and hoarding lead to isolation and attack. The core: true growth comes from benefiting others; the more you share, the more you receive.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，益卦代表关系中的相互滋养和成长。双方都能从这段感情中获得提升。适合表达善意、为对方付出。"有孚惠心"——怀着真诚的心关爱伴侣，不计回报，感情自然升华。
In love, Increase represents mutual nourishment and growth. Both partners benefit and are elevated by the relationship. Express goodwill and give generously. "A kind heart in truth" — love your partner sincerely without calculating returns, and the relationship naturally deepens.
事业发展
Career事业方面，益卦是非常有利的信号。适合启动新项目、寻求晋升、拓展业务。"利涉大川"——可以大胆冒险。同时注意"见善则迁"——学习行业标杆、改正工作中的不足。
Career-wise, Increase is a very favorable signal. Launch new projects, seek promotion, expand business. "It furthers to cross the great water" — bold ventures are supported. Also "if you see good, imitate it" — learn from industry leaders and correct your professional weaknesses.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，益卦可作为增益、互惠和价值创造的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Increase can be read as a symbol of increase, reciprocity, and value creation. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，益卦可作为补充、改善和及时改过的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Increase can be read as a symbol of support, improvement, and correcting habits in time. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
益卦是最好的卦之一吗？
Is the Increase hexagram one of the best?
益卦确实是非常吉利的卦象之一，代表增长、获益和帮助。"利有攸往，利涉大川"表示几乎什么行动都有利。但上九的警告提醒我们：只有分享和利他的增长才是真正的吉利，自私的增长终会遭到打击。
Increase is indeed one of the most auspicious hexagrams, representing growth, benefit, and aid. "It furthers to undertake something and cross the great water" means almost any action is favorable. But the top line warns: only growth through sharing and benefiting others is truly auspicious; selfish accumulation eventually provokes attack.
益卦在投资理财方面有什么指导？
What financial guidance does hexagram 42 provide?
益卦对投资是积极信号——"利有攸往"表示可以采取行动。适合增加投资、拓展收入来源。但要注意益卦的精神是"利他"——投资于能为社会创造价值的方向，回报会更丰厚和持久。
Increase provides positive investment signals — "it furthers to undertake something" supports taking action. Suitable for expanding investments and developing income sources. But note Increase's spirit of "benefiting others" — investing in directions that create social value yields richer, more lasting returns.
益卦"见善则迁有过则改"如何理解？
How to understand "imitate good, correct faults" from hexagram 42?
这是象辞中最具指导意义的人生格言之一。"见善则迁"——看到别人的优点就学习效仿；"有过则改"——发现自己的缺点就立即改正。这两个行动合在一起就是持续进步、不断增益的终极方法。
This is one of the most practically instructive life maxims from the I Ching. "See good, imitate it" — learn from others' strengths. "Have faults, correct them" — fix your weaknesses immediately. These two actions together form the ultimate method for continuous improvement and growth.
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