Today: “Great progress and expansion in every endeavor. It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. ” – From the I Ching
progress, expansion in every endeavor accomplish great deeds
The forces of the cosmos are cycling in your favor. This is an ideal time for great progress and expansion in every endeavor. It furthers one to accomplish great deeds.
If great help comes to a man from on high, this increased strength must be used to achieve something great for which he might otherwise never have found energy, or readiness to take responsibility. Great good fortune is produced by selflessness, and in bringing about great good fortune, he remains free of reproach.
The Superior Person expands his sphere of influence as he expands his awareness. Deeply devoted to his pursuit of clarity and wisdom, he is unconscious of the inspiring, positive example he is setting for others to emulate.
You have cleansed yourself; now stand ready to make your humble, devout offering.
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading from the original text
42 – Forty-Two. I / Expansion
Nine at the beginning [yang at bottom] means:
The forces of the cosmos are cycling in your favor. This is an ideal time for great progress and expansion in every endeavor. It furthers one to accomplish great deeds. Supreme good fortune. No blame. Selfless
If great help comes to a man from on high, this increased strength must be used to achieve something great for which he might otherwise never have found energy, or readiness to take responsibility. Great good fortune is produced by selflessness, and in bringing about great good fortune, he remains free of reproach.
20 – Twenty. Kuan / Contemplation
The gentle Wind roams the Earth: The Superior Person expands his sphere of influence as he expands his awareness. Deeply devoted to his pursuit of clarity and wisdom, he is unconscious of the inspiring, positive example he is setting for others to emulate.
You have cleansed yourself; now stand ready to make your humble, devout offering.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
The situation marks a rising to new heights. As you climb for a better view of the panorama, you make yourself more conspicuous to those below. This hexagram is also known as the Watchtower, because the shape formed by its lines resembles the ancient guardposts manned by Chinese soldiers. These towers were placed on mountainsides to give a better vantage point. To those below, the watchtowers served as landmarks to help them find their way. The quality of your search for clarity in this situation serves as such a guidepost for others along the Way.