Daoist tradition · I Ching · № 42 · 益

Increase

Above: Wind · Below: Thunder

Growth becomes richer when benefits are shared.

English editorial adaptation of the Russian author original. The original remains unchanged.

Author interpretation · English adaptation

益 · Increase

Hexagram 42. 益 — Wind over Thunder (Increase)

🌿 Meaning and elemental image:

Wind strengthens thunder. Growth gains meaning when benefits and opportunity are shared.

🧭 Practical step:

Contribute to a relationship or project in a way that builds mutual capacity.

⚠️ What to watch for:

Avoid scattering your reserves or pursuing expansion without purpose.

✨ Reflection:

“Generosity can increase what matters.”

English text is an editorial adaptation, not a literal translation or verified classical quotation; the original Russian source is preserved.