Hexagram 53
Development (Jiàn)
Above: Wind · Below: Mountain
The wild goose flies higher, one stage at a time
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The judgment
Like a bride going to her new home step by proper step, missing none of the customs — that brings good fortune.
The Image: A tree on the mountain: development. So the noble person abides in wisdom and virtue, and improves the ways of the people.
From the ancient texts
Shao Yong
Step-by-step progress, adding little to little. Gradual progress is favorable; impatience leads to failure.
Jiao’s Forest of Changes
Separated and scattered; the eldest son goes off to war …
The family is split apart, and the eldest son has gone to be a soldier.
Takashima
- On fortune: like a tree on a high mountain meeting the growth of spring.
- On trade: profits threefold — you will surely gain gradually.
Five common questions
Timing
A tree on the mountain, growing in spring
Health
Rest at home; recover step by step
Money
Grow step by step; no overnight riches
Home
A virtuous home, fit for a noble person
Love
A good marriage; observe all the proper steps
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: The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger; there is talk, but no blame.
- Six in the second place: The wild goose gradually draws near the boulder. Eating and drinking in peace and joy. Good fortune.
- Nine in the third place: The wild goose gradually draws near the high plain. The husband goes out and does not return; the wife conceives but does not give birth. Misfortune. It is favorable to fend off robbers.
- Six in the fourth place: The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it finds a flat branch. No blame.
- Nine in the fifth place: The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. For three years the wife does not conceive, but in the end nothing can prevail against it. Good fortune.
- Nine at the top: The wild goose gradually draws near the high plain. Its feathers can be used in the ceremonial dance. Good fortune.
Reminders from the ancients, offered for reflection only.