Hexagram 19
Approach (Lín)
Above: Earth · Below: Lake
Good luck has come, like a pool of living water
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The judgment
Things go very smoothly; keep to what is right and all will be well. But good fortune does not stay forever — in times of peace, think of danger.
The Image: Earth above the lake: approach. So the noble person never tires of teaching and caring, and embraces and protects the people without limit.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
The higher approaches the lower; each helps the other. In times of peace think of danger, and stay careful at all times.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
By the Weak River lives the Queen Mother of the West; she does not know old age, enduring as long as heaven.
By the Weak River lives the Queen Mother of the West, who never grows old and lasts as long as the sky.
Takashima
- On fortune: what you do now is like a pool of fresh, flowing water — moving freely. Good luck is running long.
- On business: profits are rich and reach far. Great good fortune.
Five common questions
Timing
Like flowing water; good luck runs long
Health
Recover slowly; in time all will be well
Money
Room to grow; save some as it comes in
Home
A thriving family; one happy event after another
Love
Two families in harmony; prosperity for generations
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Nine at the beginning: Approaching together. Steadfastness brings good fortune.
- Nine in the second place: Approaching together. Good fortune; nothing that is not favorable.
- Six in the third place: Approaching with sweet words. Nothing is favorable. But if one becomes concerned about it, no blame.
- Six in the fourth place: Approaching completely. No blame.
- Six in the fifth place: Approaching with wisdom, as befits a great ruler. Good fortune.
- Six at the top: Approaching with generosity. Good fortune, no blame.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.