益 → 晉

Commentary

Wind and thunder bestow increase, and the transformation leads to fire rising above the earth — the bright advance of Progress. Wild geese cry and fly together, heading north toward the fish ponds. Sturgeon, catfish, and carp abound in rich profusion. A single fish trap captures two at once — the profit doubles the expectation. The northward flight of geese toward teeming waters is an image of purposeful migration to abundant resources. The doubled catch from a single trap is the essence of Increase perfected: not merely enough, but surplus beyond anticipation. From Increase to Progress, the advance follows naturally. Fire emerging above the earth illuminates the path forward; the gentleman makes his own virtue shine. Those who move in concert toward clear abundance find that the yield surpasses even generous expectations.