Lin 地澤臨
A time when good energy approaches
Opportunity keeps growing. Don’t miss it when it is time to grab it.
What does I Ching hexagram 19 (Approach) mean?
Looking down from a hill as strength draws near. A good flow is coming, so make the most of the opportunity.
- Approach in love
- Affection grows and a good connection approaches.
- Approach at work and with money
- Your influence is growing. Lead wisely.
- Advice
- Meet the approaching chance with sincerity.
The judgment and the image
Judgment · Approach
Caution“Great success; it is fitting to persevere. When the eighth month comes, misfortune.”
The Image: The earth above the lake: approach. The noble person is endlessly willing to teach and thinks of the people without limit.
原文 · 元亨。利貞。至于八月有凶。 / 澤上有地，臨；君子以教思无窮，容保民无疆。
The six lines of hexagram 19
Lines are read from the bottom up. When you cast a reading and a line is changing, its statement becomes the key message.
Line 1 · 初九
Auspicious“Approaching together; perseverance brings good fortune.”
You advance with others who feel the same. A united approach is lucky.
原文 · 咸臨，貞吉。
Line 2 · 九二
Very auspicious“Approaching together: good fortune, nothing unfavorable.”
A strong, confident forward movement with good support.
原文 · 咸臨，吉无不利。
Line 3 · 六三
Caution“Approaching in a sweet manner; nothing is favorable. But if one then grieves over it, no blame.”
Flattery and charm hold no real value. If you feel concern and correct it, you are fine.
原文 · 甘臨，无攸利。既憂之，无咎。
Line 4 · 六四
No blame“Approaching to the utmost; no blame.”
You come in close and deal with people directly. That is right.
原文 · 至臨，无咎。
Line 5 · 六五
Auspicious“Approaching with wisdom, as befits a great ruler: good fortune.”
Lead by understanding and trusting capable people.
原文 · 知臨，大君之宜，吉。
Line 6 · 上六
Very auspicious“Approaching with generosity: good fortune, no blame.”
A warm, generous attitude toward everyone is lucky.
原文 · 敦臨，吉无咎。
Related hexagrams
- Opposite hexagram (every line flipped): 33. Dun (Retreat)
- Reversed hexagram (turned upside down): 20. Guan (Contemplation)
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