Approach (临) — Hexagram 19. I Ching constitutional reading from 知己 Zhiji.
I Ching · Hexagram 19

Approach

☷ over ☱ · Earth over Lake
临。元亨利贞。至于八月有凶。

Earth over Lake. Authority approaching from above with intention.

The Lines

初九:咸临,贞吉。

Line 1 — Joint approach. Approaching together with allies.

九二:咸临,吉,无不利。

Line 2 — Joint approach. Good fortune. Everything is favorable.

六三:甘临,无攸利。既忧之,无咎。

Line 3 — Comfortable approach. Approaching lazily. If you catch yourself, the correction saves you.

六四:至临,无咎。

Line 4 — Complete approach. No blame. Full engagement. Nothing held back.

六五:知临,大君之宜,吉。

Line 5 — Wise approach. Delegation to the right people.

上六:敦临,吉,无咎。

Line 6 — Magnanimous approach. Approaching with the intention to give, not take.

Nuclear Hexagram

Nuclear Hexagram: 24 复 (Return)

Authority approaching is the natural order returning.

Practical Application

Approach with generosity and wisdom.

你在哪里。问知己。

Know where you are. Ask 知己.

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