Hexagram 19
To rule, to supervise, to command from above
The wisdom of the Lin hexagram is that true leadership is not about control, but about caring. When you face your team and career with sincerity, wisdom, and honesty, you will hold the key to success. But remember, time waits for no one, and it is wise to seize the moment.
Trigram Structure
䷒, Kun above, Dui below
Palace：兌
Key Themes
To rule, to supervise, to command from above
The wisdom of the Lin hexagram is that true leadership is not about control, but about caring. When you face your team and career with sincerity, wisdom, and honesty, you will hold the key to success. But remember, time waits for no one, and it is wise to seize the moment.
Lin: Yuan, Heng, Li, Zhen. As for August, it will be unlucky.
Earth approaching the lake, spring arriving.
Balcony, watchtower, surveillance camera, caring gaze.
The wisdom of the Lin hexagram is that true leadership is not about control, but about caring. When you face your team and career with sincerity, wisdom, and honesty, you will hold the key to success. But remember, time waits for no one, and it is wise to seize the moment.
Xianlin, Zhenji.
Guidance
Working together with others, going to supervise; maintaining the right path brings fortune.
Modern Insight
At the beginning of action, you are not fighting alone. Moving forward together with like-minded partners, resonating with each other, and caring for your cause together—this is the best beginning.
Xian Lin is auspicious and has no disadvantages.
Guidance
Working together with others, going to supervise; you will succeed in all endeavors.
Modern Insight
This is the ideal state. You and your partner (first nine) are of one heart and mind, with ability and position both just right. Your sincere care will gain everyone's support, and everything you do will go smoothly.
Ganlin, no profit. If you are worried about it, there is no blame.
Guidance
Using improper means to supervise will be of no benefit.
Modern Insight
This warns those managers who only know how to please and lack principles. If your "care" is only superficial and hypocritical, it will not only fail to solve problems but also make you lose authority. Timely reflection and return to sincerity is the right path.
When it comes, there is no blame.
Guidance
Supervising with utmost sincerity; there will be no fault.
Modern Insight
You hold a high position and can personally go down, using the most direct and sincere way to understand the situation. This hands-on, non-bureaucratic style allows you to accurately grasp the truth, naturally avoiding mistakes.
Knowledge is coming, it is suitable for the king, it is auspicious.
Guidance
Supervising with wisdom is the way of a king; auspicious.
Modern Insight
This is the highest realm of the "Lin" way. Your care and leadership are not based on power, but on your wisdom, foresight, and insight. You know how to delegate, how to trust, and how to fundamentally guide the team to success. This is the most brilliant way of a king.
Dunlin, auspicious, no fault.
Guidance
Supervising with honesty and sincerity is auspicious; there is no fault.
Modern Insight
The prosperous time of the Lin hexagram has passed; you have already retired behind the scenes. But you still use your honest and sincere character to influence others. This care that transcends position and comes from the heart is pure dedication, naturally auspicious.
