The Judgement

Supreme success. Perseverance furthers. When the eighth month comes, there will be misfortune.

Rising influence — act now, for the season will turn.

The Image

The earth above the lake; the noble one is inexhaustible in his will to teach, and without limits in his tolerance.

This hexagram on ten matters

WorkCAREER

Rising influence, and the moment is strong. But when the eighth month comes there will be misfortune — this season has an expiry. Do what needs doing now.

LoveRELATIONSHIP

Things are drawing closer. Joint approach, perseverance brings good fortune: approach sincerely rather than tactically; the other person is willing right now.

MoneyFINANCE

An expansionary phase. Use it, but keep that eighth month on your internal calendar.

HealthBODY

It is when you feel best that maintenance gets skipped. Inexhaustible in the will to teach, limitless in tolerance — extend that long view to your own body.

StudyLEARNING

Clear progress; push further while it lasts. This kind of ease is not permanent.

An examEXAM

A rising phase; build on it. But if the exam date is still far off, watch for fatigue in the later stretch.

PeopleSOCIAL

Good for leading and teaching. Wise approach — lead by understanding rather than authority.

A choiceDECISION

Decide early. The terms are good but time-limited; let it pass and the situation is a different one.

TravelJOURNEY

Go, and go soon. This hexagram's good season is time-limited; the earlier leg of the trip serves you better than the later one.

A lost itemLOST ITEM

It will be found soon, and close by. This hexagram means drawing near — the item is on its way back.

The Six Lines

The governing line

The Resulting Hexagram

Nuclear · Opposite · Reverse

The nuclear hexagram shows the middle stretch of the matter; the opposite is the same situation seen from the reverse position; the reverse is the view from the other party's side.