I Ching hexagram
46. Pushing Upward
升Shēng
Earth over Wind
Also called The Symbol of Rising and Advancing, Ascending, Ascension, Rising, Promotion, Advancement, Sprouting from the Earth, Organic Growth
Hexagram 46, Pushing Upward (升 Shēng) is formed by Earth over Wind. It is also known as The Symbol of Rising and Advancing, Ascending, Ascension, Rising, Promotion, Advancement, Sprouting from the Earth, Organic Growth.
Legge
Read as
The judgment
Legge
元亨，用見大人，勿恤，南征吉。
Pushing Upward means successful progress. Have no anxiety about meeting with the great man. An advance to the south is fortunate.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
允升，大吉。
Even if your current role seems lowly, you naturally resonate with those in higher positions. Hard work can lead to promotions, instilling confidence in your abilities among your superiors. Good fortune is on the horizon.
- Line 2Yang
孚乃利用禴，无咎。
You can achieve your goals despite having limited resources. Your sincerity will impress those in power, even if you lack conventional qualifications.
- Line 3Yang
升虛邑。
You may find it easy to advance now, perhaps too easy. This sudden freedom might cause you to feel uneasy. Exercising a bit of caution would be wise, as long as it doesn't completely halt your progress.
- Line 4Yin
王用亨于岐山，吉无咎。
Your growth is accelerating. Your ambitions are within reach. Stay true to your principles and maintain solid traditions.
- Line 5Yin
貞吉，升階。
You are on a path to achieve your goals through a steady, gradual approach. Don’t let the upcoming successes make you careless or overly confident. Stick to the thoroughness that brought you good fortune.
- Line 6Yin
冥升，利于不息之貞。
Moving forward without regular reassessment can lead to impulsive actions. Such behavior may result in serious mistakes. Only through careful and precise conduct can you avoid potential harm.
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