Hexagram #42
益 yì
Increase
巽 Xun (Wind)
wood · Gentle
震 Zhen (Thunder)
wood · Arousing
Increase. It furthers to undertake something. It furthers to cross the great water.
Wind and thunder. The superior person, seeing good, imitates it; having faults, corrects them.
First (Bottom)
It furthers to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame.
Second
Someone does indeed increase them. Ten pair of tortoises cannot oppose it. Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
Third
One is enriched through unfortunate events. No blame if you are sincere and walk in the middle.
Fourth
Walking in the middle and reporting to the prince, one is followed. It furthers to be used in the removal of the capital.
Fifth
With a sincere heart, seeking to benefit all. Supreme good fortune. Sincerity is recognized as virtue.
Sixth (Top)
One brings increase to no one. Indeed, someone strikes them. The heart is inconstant. Misfortune.