42 INCREASE

Thunder and wind bring the rain.

	Wind Gentle
	Thunder Shock

During a time of increase you can work hard and do well for yourself.

This will also be a good time to make reforms and improvements so you should get yourself organised now so you can make the best use of the favourable times.

You should improve yourself, and try to help others, during the time of increase.

42 LINES

1) 9 at the start

a) It is favourable to accomplish great deeds.
Supreme good fortune. No blame.

b) Lowly affairs do not create abundance.

If you get a chance to do something useful; then you should do it, even if there are difficulties and dangers.

2) 6 in 2nd throw

a) Possibility of increasing.
Ten pairs of shields.
Nothing can oppose it.
Constant perseverance brings good fortune.
Promotion; moving towards the top.
Good fortune.

b) This comes from outside.

Help comes from above, as if by luck, but it is also due to work you have done which has put you in the right position.

3) 6 in 3rd throw

a) Increase due to unfortunate events. No blame.
Moving into a central position is correct.
Informing the leadership and using your rank.

b) Firmly holding on to it.

This means that events that would normally be unfortunate bring you unexpected gains instead. This is due to being in the right position at the right time and it is yours providing you handle the situation correctly.

4) 6 in 4th throw

a) Moving into a central position.
The leadership follows your advice.
Benefits will result from trusting your advice about moving.

b) Using the desire for increase.

Here you gain a position of influence and this makes it possible for you to convince people that they should make beneficial changes.

5) 9 in 5th throw

a) In truth a kind heart.
Supreme good fortune no question.
Truly, kindness will be recognised as your virtue.

b) If kindness is recognised as your virtue then you will attain your goals completely.

This line represents the ruler; a strong person in a strong place. If they are kind-hearted and recognised as such then the situation is very favourable.

6) 9 at the top

a) Absolutely not increasing it.
Possibly hitting out at it.
Starting with good intentions but lacking perseverance.
Misfortune.

b) They make excuses.

This line represents somebody with a bad attitude who begins things but then lacks the patience necessary to complete anything properly. This can be worse than not doing anything; and in this case misfortune is predicted.