Approach 臨
Approach is the season when light grows again and doors open. Use this rising time well, support those around you and prepare for the turn ahead.
Judgment
Approach brings great success, and staying with what is right is favorable. But when the eighth month comes, there will be misfortune. Good times do not last forever.
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The earth rises above the lake. The wise person never tires of teaching; they care for people with boundless tolerance and protect them.
What does Approach mean?
The light has begun to grow strong again. Like the time from midwinter toward spring, everything grows and opens. The strong draws near and forms closeness with people and events. This is a time when doors open, support arrives and effort is rewarded. The earth above embraces the lake; the great bends kindly toward the small. You, too, are in a strong position now or moving toward one. People reach you more easily, and your words carry more weight. This closeness is both a gift and a responsibility. How you use it will shape what comes next.
But this situation also carries a warning. Every spring turns into autumn. If you relax now because things are going well, the turn will catch you unprepared. What is asked of you is to use this good period consciously. Help those around you, share what you know and strengthen your relationships. Use your strength not to crush the small but to help it grow. If you move forward without straying from what is right, you will stay standing even when bad days come. The opportunity is in your hands now; do not put it off.
What to do now
Value what is going well and prepare today for tomorrow.
Love and relationships
Closeness and warmth are increasing in the relationship. Approach your partner openly and generously, but know that the first excitement will not always stay the same. A solid foundation is laid now.
Work and money
A period of growth, new connections and opportunities at work. Make good use of this momentum and support your team. In times of rising fortune, think ahead and set something aside.
The lines
If a line changed (red) in your reading, read only that line. Lines are counted from the bottom up.
- First line
Approaching together. Staying with what is right brings good fortune. You are moving together with like-minded people; stay true to your principles.
- Second line
Approaching together. Good fortune; all goes well. The support of the time is behind you; move forward with confidence, looking ahead.
- Third line
Approaching with sweet words. It brings no benefit. But if you notice this and become concerned, there is no mistake. Do not try to get things done through ease and flattery.
- Fourth line
Complete approach. No blame. You are approaching others without prejudice and with sincerity; this is the right attitude.
- Fifth line
Wise approach. It suits a great ruler. Good fortune. Do not try to do everything yourself; choosing the right people and trusting them is true wisdom.
- Top line
Generous, wholehearted approach. Good fortune, no blame. Coming back to guide others with your experience is something of real value.
Trigrams
receptive, yielding
joyful, open
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