初
初九。咸臨、貞吉。
Sincere approach—upright and fortunate.
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Hexagram 19
Approach (地沢臨)
Chitaku-rin / Lín
Earth approaches the lake—leaders draw near to the people. Growth is strong but will wane later.
Judgment
臨。元亨利貞。至于八月有凶。
Approach. Great success and benefit in correctness. By the eighth month, danger appears.
A prime time for growth; remember cycles turn and prepare for decline.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。咸臨、吉、无不利。
Approach with feeling—good and universally beneficial.
三
六三。甘臨、无攸利。既憂之、无咎。
Sweet, indulgent approach—no true benefit. Worrying about it removes blame.
四
六四。至臨、无咎。
Reaching approach—no blame. Timely closeness is fine.
五
六五。知臨、大君之宜、吉。
Knowing approach fits a great ruler—auspicious. Wise leadership in closeness.
上
上六。敦臨、吉、无咎。
Thick, sincere approach—good and blameless. Earnestness is rewarded.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Take initiative; sustaining the bond will need care later.
Work & Career
Good for new projects and mentoring; foster development now.
Health
Feeling well—keep up habits to avoid later dip.
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