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. The judgment is James Legge. The six lines are R.L. Wing — the same texts used in a reading on this site.
The judgment
James Legge
Pushing Upward means successful progress. Have no anxiety about meeting with the great man. An advance to the south is fortunate.
The six lines
R.L. Wing · line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yin
Although your position within the situation of your inquiry is low in stature, you have a natural accord with your superiors. Advancement and promotion are possible through industrious work on your part. This will give those above you confidence in your abilities. Good fortune.
- Line 2Yang
You can achieve your aim even though you have only modest resources. Those in authority will be moved by your sincerity despite your lack of traditional criteria.
- Line 3Yang
You may now advance with complete ease -- perhaps too much ease. This sudden lack of constraint may cause you misgivings. A little caution is a good thing now if you do not allow it to halt your progress completely.
- Line 4Yin
Your progress is amplified. It is now possible for your ambitions to be fulfilled. Continue in your principles and hold to sound traditions.
- Line 5Yin
You are destined to reach your goals through a steady, step-by-step process. Do not let the coming heights of achievement make you heedless or heady with success. Continue in the thoroughness that led you to good fortune.
- Line 6Yin
Advancement without constant re-evaluation and discrimination can easily become blind impulse. Such behavior will surely lead you into dangerous mistakes. Only the most careful and exacting conduct can save you from certain damage.
Use this hexagram in a reading
These are the same judgment and lines that appear when hexagram 46 comes up in a cast. Ask a question to see which lines change, or keep a journal of your readings.