I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 46 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 5, 6 to Hexagram 61

Yin Yang symbol, representing balance

Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 46.1.3.5.6 -> 61

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 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:

61. Inner Truth (中孚 Zhōng Fú)

Trigrams

Above
☴ Xùn (Wind)
Below
☱ Duì (Lake)

The Symbolism of Hexagram 61

Hexagram 中孚 (Zhōng Fú) represents inner truth, symbolizing sincerity, faithfulness, and trust. This hexagram speaks of the importance of being true to oneself and others. Success comes from acting with sincerity and building trust in relationships.

Hexagram 61 Judgment

The Judgment reads:
Original Chinese:
"中孚,豚魚吉,利涉大川,利貞。"
(Zhōng fú, tún yú jí, lì shè dà chuān, lì zhēn.)
English Translation:
“Inner Truth. Pigs and fish. Good fortune. It is favorable to cross the great river. Perseverance furthers.”

This hexagram advises acting with sincerity and faithfulness. Success comes from being true to oneself and building trust. It is also favorable to take on significant challenges, symbolized by crossing the great river.

Hexagram 61 Image

The Image reads:
Original Chinese:
"風行澤中,中孚。君子以議獄緩死。"
(Fēng xíng zé zhōng, zhōng fú. Jūn zǐ yǐ yì yù huǎn sǐ.)
English Translation:
“Wind moves over the lake: The image of Inner Truth. The superior person discusses legal cases to delay executions.”

The image of wind moving over the lake represents the power of gentle influence and trust. The superior person, like the wind, uses their influence to ensure fairness and mercy, especially in difficult situations.

Peace and wisdom on your journey!

With gratitude,
The I Ching Team