☯️ 益 (Yì) - Increase
Increase. It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water. - 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.
Verses
Verse 1
益，利有攸往，利涉大川
yì, lì yǒu yōu wǎng, lì shè dà chuān
Increase. It furthers one to undertake something. It furthers one to cross the great water.
Verse 2
初九：利用為大作，元吉，無咎
chū jiǔ: lì yòng wéi dà zuò, yuán jí, wú jiù
Nine at the beginning: It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame.
Verse 3
六二：或益之十朋之龜，弗克違
liù èr: huò yì zhī shí péng zhī guī, fú kè wéi
Six in the second place: Someone does indeed increase him; ten pairs of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
Verse 4
六三：益之用凶事，無咎
liù sān: yì zhī yòng xiōng shì, wú jiù
Six in the third place: 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.
Verse 5
六四：中行告公從，利用為依遷國
liù sì: zhōng xíng gào gōng cóng, lì yòng wéi yī qiān guó
Six in the fourth place: If you walk in the middle and report to the prince, he will follow. It furthers one to be used in the removal of the capital.
Verse 6
九五：有孚惠心，勿問元吉
jiǔ wǔ: yǒu fú huì xīn, wù wèn yuán jí
Nine in the fifth place: If in truth you have a kind heart, ask not. Supreme good fortune. Truly, kindness will be recognized as your virtue.
Verse 7
上九：莫益之，或擊之
shàng jiǔ: mò yì zhī, huò jī zhī
Nine at the top: He brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone even strikes him. He does not keep his heart constantly steady. Misfortune.