Hexagram N°19

Approach

L'Approche

Lín

Upper trigram

Earth

Lower trigram

Lake

The Judgment

Approach has sublime success. Perseverance is advantageous. When the eighth month comes, there is misfortune.

The Image

The earth above the lake: the image of Approach. Thus the noble person is inexhaustible in their intent to teach and boundless in their support and protection of the people.

Meaning

Advance, growth, benevolent influence. The moment is favorable but temporary. Make wise use of this propitious period.

The six lines

Line 1 (bottom)

Joint approach. Perseverance brings good fortune.

Line 2

Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything is advantageous.

Line 3

Comfortable approach. Nothing that is advantageous. If one is already sad about this, one becomes without blame.

Line 4

Complete approach. No blame.

Line 5

Wise approach. This is fitting for a great prince. Good fortune.

Line 6 (top)

Magnanimous approach. Good fortune. No blame.