Lin (Approach) (地澤臨)
Upper: ☷ Kun (坤) (Earth) · Lower: ☱ Dui (兌) (Lake)
📊 Binary Architecture & The Six Lines
📜 The Judgment (卦辭 / Guaci)
Ascending spring tide of progress and influence. Maintain alert diligence before cycles inevitably turn.
🧭 The Image (大象傳 / Da Xiang) & Archetypal Conduct
The earth above the lake: The image of Approach. Thus the superior man is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance and protection of the people.
📖 The Lines (爻辭 / Yaoci)
- Line 1 初九Bottom line (1st) · Yang咸臨，貞吉。Joint approach; steadfastness brings good fortune.
- Line 2 九二2nd line · Yang咸臨，吉無不利。Joint approach: good fortune, nothing is unfavorable.
- Line 3 六三3rd line · Yin甘臨，無攸利。既憂之，無咎。Complacent approach: nothing is favorable. But if one grows concerned about it, no fault.
- Line 4 六四4th line · Yin至臨，無咎。Complete approach: no fault.
- Line 5 六五5th line · Yin知臨，大君之宜，吉。Wise approach, as befits the great ruler: good fortune.
- Line 6 上六Top line (6th) · Yin敦臨，吉無咎。Generous approach: good fortune, no fault.
Original line texts are transcribed from Wikisource (周易). The English renderings are literal working drafts under editorial review and may change.
✨ Practical Discernment & Life Guidance
Seize the rising tide of authority to mentor subordinates with boundless patience and empathy.
Approach friends and partners warmly with proactive goodwill and attentive listening.
Expand profitable ventures while preparing contingency reserves for eventual seasonal shifts.