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Approach
臨 · lín | Lower Dui · Lake · Upper Kun · Earth
HEX 19
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The Judgement

Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. When the eighth month comes, there will be misfortune.

Rising influence — act now, for the season will turn.

The Image

The earth above the lake; the noble one is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance.

This hexagram on ten matters

WorkCAREER
Rising influence, and the moment is strong. But when the eighth month comes there will be misfortune — this season has an expiry. Do what needs doing now.
LoveRELATIONSHIP
Things are drawing closer. Joint approach, perseverance brings good fortune: approach sincerely rather than tactically; the other person is willing right now.
MoneyFINANCE
An expansionary phase. Use it, but keep that eighth month on your internal calendar.
HealthBODY
It is when you feel best that maintenance gets skipped. Inexhaustible in the will to teach, limitless in tolerance — extend that long view to your own body.
StudyLEARNING
Clear progress; push further while it lasts. This kind of ease is not permanent.
An examEXAM
A rising phase; build on it. But if the exam date is still far off, watch for fatigue in the later stretch.
PeopleSOCIAL
Good for leading and teaching. Wise approach — lead by understanding rather than authority.
A choiceDECISION
Decide early. The terms are good but time-limited; let it pass and the situation is a different one.
TravelJOURNEY
Go, and go soon. This hexagram's good season is time-limited; the earlier leg of the trip serves you better than the later one.
A lost itemLOST ITEM
It will be found soon, and close by. This hexagram means drawing near — the item is on its way back.
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The Six Lines

Line 1

Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.

Joint approach; perseverance brings good fortune. Approaching with sincerity — not from above, but actually walking over.

Line 2

Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything furthers.

Joint approach; good fortune, everything furthers. The same sincerity, a step further: both conditions and willingness are in place.

Line 3

Comfortable approach. Nothing that would further. If one is induced to grieve over it, one becomes free of blame.

Comfortable approach; nothing furthers. Approach by sweet words. No advantage in it — but if one is induced to grieve over it, blame is avoided.

Line 4

Complete approach. No blame.

Complete approach; no blame. Arrived. Neither showy nor withdrawn, simply doing what was required.

Line 5

Wise approach. This is right for a great prince. Good fortune.

Wise approach; this is right for a great prince. Leading through understanding. The most skilful line here: insight rather than authority.

Line 6

Great-hearted approach. Good fortune. No blame.

Great-hearted approach; good fortune, no blame. Generous to the end. The good fortune comes from character, not position.

Nuclear · Opposite · Reverse

The nuclear hexagram shows the middle stretch of the matter; the opposite is the same situation seen from the reverse position; the reverse is the view from the other party's side.