I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 46 with Changing Lines 1, 3, 5 to Hexagram 60
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 46.1.3.5 -> 60
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
"升,元亨,用見大人,勿恤,南征吉。"
(Shēng, yuán hēng, yòng jiàn dàrén, wù xù, nán zhēng jí.)
“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
"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.)
“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
"允升,大吉。"
(Yǔn shēng, dà jí.)
“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
"升虛邑。"
(Shēng xū yì.)
“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
"貞吉,升階。"
(Zhēn jí, shēng jiē.)
“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.
Changing to:
60. Limitation (節 Jié)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☵ Kǎn (Water)
- Below
- ☱ Dùi (Lake)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 60
Hexagram 節 (Jié) represents limitation or regulation, symbolizing the importance of setting boundaries and knowing one's limits. This hexagram speaks of the value of restraint and self-discipline. Success comes from moderation and controlling one's desires.
Hexagram 60 Judgment
"節,亨。苦節,不可貞。"
(Jié, hēng. Kǔ jié, bù kě zhēn.)
“Limitation. Success. Bitter limitation cannot be persevered in.”
This hexagram advises setting appropriate limits and exercising restraint, but warns against harsh or overly restrictive limitations. Success comes from moderation and flexibility, not from excessive control.
Hexagram 60 Image
"澤上有水,節。君子以制數度,議德行。"
(Zé shàng yǒu shuǐ, jié. Jūn zǐ yǐ zhì shù dù, yì dé xíng.)
“Water over the lake: The image of Limitation. The superior person establishes measures and limits and discusses virtue and conduct.”
The image of water over the lake represents the need to contain and regulate resources. The superior person, like the lake, sets clear boundaries and guidelines, ensuring that everything is kept in balance. Success comes from clear regulations and virtuous conduct.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team