I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 46 with Changing Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 to Hexagram 42

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 46.1.2.3.5.6 -> 42

Old Yin Old Yin Young Yin Old Yang Old Yang Old Yin

46. Pushing Upward

Yang Yang Yin Yin Yin Yang

42. Increase

46. Pushing Upward (升 Shēng)

Trigrams

Above
☷ Kūn (Earth)
Below
☴ Xùn (Wind)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 46

Hexagram 升 (Shēng) represents upward progress, growth, and advancement. This hexagram speaks of steady, consistent effort to improve one's position or circumstances. Success comes from persistence, gradual advancement, and humility.

Hexagram 46 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"升，元亨，用見大人，勿恤，南征吉。"
(Shēng, yuán hēng, yòng jiàn dàrén, wù xù, nán zhēng jí.)
English Translation:
“Pushing Upward. Supreme success. It is favorable to see the great person. Do not worry. Going south brings good fortune.”

This hexagram advises slow and steady progress toward one's goals. Success comes from seeking the guidance of a wise person, remaining patient, and advancing in a humble and deliberate manner. The direction south symbolizes a favorable course of action.

Hexagram 46 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"地中生木，升。君子以順德，積小以高大。"
(Dì zhōng shēng mù, shēng. Jūn zǐ yǐ shùn dé, jī xiǎo yǐ gāo dà.)
English Translation:
“Wood grows up from the earth: The image of Pushing Upward. The superior person, by cultivating virtue, builds small things to achieve greatness.”

The image of wood growing from the earth symbolizes slow, steady growth. The superior person cultivates their character and gradually builds up small successes into great accomplishments. Patience and consistency are key.

Line 1 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"允升，大吉。"
(Yǔn shēng, dà jí.)
English Translation:
“Sincere advancement. Great good fortune.”

This line advises making sincere, honest efforts toward upward progress. By remaining true to one's goals, great good fortune follows. It emphasizes the importance of integrity in advancing.

Line 2 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"孚乃利用禴，无咎。"
(Fú nǎi lì yòng yuè, wú jiù.)
English Translation:
“Sincerity brings the opportunity to make a small offering. No blame.”

This line speaks of sincere efforts leading to the opportunity to contribute or offer something of value. Even a small offering brings success, and there is no blame in working steadily toward one's goals.

Line 3 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"升虛邑。"
(Shēng xū yì.)
English Translation:
“Advancing into an empty city.”

This line describes advancing into a situation where there is no immediate reward or gain, symbolized by the empty city. It advises continuing the effort, even if progress seems slow or unrecognized at first.

Line 5 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"貞吉，升階。"
(Zhēn jí, shēng jiē.)
English Translation:
“Perseverance brings good fortune. Advancing step by step.”

This line advises persevering in one's efforts, advancing slowly and steadily. Step-by-step progress leads to success, and good fortune follows from consistent, careful effort.

Line 6 Changing

This line reads:
Original Chinese:
"冥升，利于不息之貞。"
(Míng shēng, lì yú bù xī zhī zhēn.)
English Translation:
“Advancing into darkness. It is beneficial to persevere without rest.”

This line describes advancing into unknown or uncertain circumstances, symbolized by darkness. It advises persevering without stopping, trusting that progress will eventually bring success, even when the path is unclear.

Changing to:

42. Increase (益 Yì)

Trigrams

Above
☴ Xùn (Wind)
Below
☳ Zhèn (Thunder)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 42

Hexagram 益 (Yì) represents increase, growth, or expansion. This hexagram speaks of a time when positive developments and opportunities for growth are present. Success comes from giving and sharing with others, which leads to mutual benefit and prosperity.

Hexagram 42 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"益，利有攸往，利涉大川。"
(Yì, lì yǒu yōu wǎng, lì shè dà chuān.)
English Translation:
“Increase. It is favorable to have somewhere to go. It is favorable to cross the great river.”

This hexagram advises taking advantage of opportunities for growth. Moving forward with purpose and crossing challenges (symbolized by the great river) brings success. By being generous and sharing resources, one fosters mutual prosperity.

Hexagram 42 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"風雷，益。君子以見善則遷，有過則改。"
(Fēng léi, yì. Jūn zǐ yǐ jiàn shàn zé qiān, yǒu guò zé gǎi.)
English Translation:
“Wind and thunder: The image of Increase. The superior person sees good and moves toward it. If they see a mistake, they correct it.”

The image of wind and thunder represents dynamic energy and growth. The superior person uses this energy to recognize opportunities for improvement and correction. By moving toward what is good and correcting errors, one fosters growth and success.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team