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Pushing Upward

HEXAGRAM 46 · SHĒNG

ABOVE☷坤Earth

BELOW☴巽Wind

THE JUDGEMENT

Pushing Upward has sublime success. One must see the great man. Fear not! Departure toward the south brings good fortune.

Within the earth, wood grows: the image of Pushing Upward. Thus the noble one, with devotion, heaps up the small to attain the high and great.

Six at the beginningRising that meets confidence brings great good fortune.

Nine in the second placeIf you are sincere, even a small offering is favorable: no blame.

Nine in the third placeOne rises into an empty city.

Six in the fourth placeThe king presents him on Mount Ch’i: good fortune, no blame.

Six in the fifth placePerseverance brings good fortune: one rises by steps.

Six at the topRising in darkness: unceasing perseverance is favorable.

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