Line 06
Top Six
A dark ascent. It is favorable to persevere without ceasing.
Corresponds to line 3
Commentary
A dark ascent at the top means that what wanes does not bring fullness.
46
升
Shēng
Hexagram 46: Pushing Upward
彖 · Tuan
Judgment
Prime success. It is fitting to see a person of stature. Do not worry. Going south brings Good fortune.
Judgment Commentary · 彖傳
The yielding rises in due time. It is yielding and compliant, with the firm centered and responsive; therefore there is great success. It is fitting to see a person of stature. Do not worry: there is rejoicing. Going south brings Good fortune because the will is carried through.
象 · Xiang
Image
Wood grows within the earth: Ascending. The Noble One, by following virtue, accumulates the small until it becomes high and great.
六爻 · Six Lines
Lines
Line 05
Six in the Fifth
Perseverance brings Good fortune. Ascend the steps.
Central Corresponds to line 2
Commentary
Perseverance with Good fortune, ascending the steps: this greatly fulfills the will.
Line 04
Six in the Fourth
The king makes offering on Mount Qi. Good fortune. No blame.
Corresponds to line 1
Commentary
The king's offering on Mount Qi is an act of compliance.
Line 03
Nine in the Third
Ascending into the empty city.
Corresponds to line 6
Commentary
Ascending into the empty city means there is nothing to doubt.
Line 02
Nine in the Second
If there is trust, it is favorable to use the simple offering. No blame.
Central Corresponds to line 5
Commentary
The trust of Nine in the Second brings joy.
Line 01
Initial Six
True ascent. Great Good fortune.
Corresponds to line 4
Commentary
True ascent with Great Good fortune means that it accords with the will above.
卦象 · Guà Xiàng
