Hexagram 46
Pushing Upward (Shēng)
Above: Earth · Below: Wind
Like a tree, growing upward inch by inch
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The judgment
Things go very well. Go and see someone capable; don't worry — moving forward brings good fortune.
The Image: Within the earth, wood grows: pushing upward. So the noble person follows virtue, adding small to small until it becomes tall and great.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
Rising and advancing, free to pursue one's aims. Out of the dark toward the light, rising step by step.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
Yu cut through the Dragon Gate, opening the way for the rivers to flow; eastward they pour into the sea, and the people are safe.
Yu the Great cut open the Dragon Gate, the rivers flowed freely to the sea, and the people were safe.
Takashima
- On fortune: you have caught the life-giving energy of spring; your fortunes will grow stronger day by day.
- On trade: gather it coin by coin, and you can gradually become a wealthy and great household.
Five common questions
Timing
Spring energy; better every day
Health
Liver strong in spring; stay calm and flowing
Money
Gather coin by coin, and grow rich
Home
From small to large; the family rises
Love
Love warms up; time to meet the elders
The health notes are traditional observations to reflect on. If you feel unwell, follow your doctor’s advice.
The six lines
- Six at the beginning: Welcomed as one rises. Great good fortune.
- Nine in the second place: With sincerity, even a simple offering is welcome. No blame.
- Nine in the third place: Rising into an empty city.
- Six in the fourth place: The king makes an offering on Mount Qi. Good fortune, no blame.
- Six in the fifth place: Steadfastness brings good fortune. Rising step by step.
- Six at the top: Rising in the dark. It is favorable to be tirelessly steadfast.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.