I Ching Oracle Result: Transformation from Hexagram 53 with Changing Lines 2, 4, 5 to Hexagram 50
Yì Jīng’s Response: Hexagram 53.2.4.5 -> 50
53. Development (漸 Jiàn)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☴ Xùn (Wind)
- Below
- ☶ Gèn (Mountain)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 53
Hexagram 漸 (Jiàn) represents gradual development or progress. This hexagram speaks of a time when slow, steady progress leads to success. Success comes from patience, perseverance, and a clear vision of long-term goals.
Hexagram 53 Judgment
"漸，女歸吉，利貞。"
(Jiàn, nǚ guī jí, lì zhēn.)
“Development. The woman’s marriage brings good fortune. Perseverance furthers.”
This hexagram advises gradual, steady progress in any endeavor. Just as a marriage requires time and effort to succeed, so too do all long-term goals. Perseverance and patience lead to good fortune and lasting success.
Hexagram 53 Image
"山上有木，漸。君子以居賢德善俗。"
(Shān shàng yǒu mù, jiàn. Jūn zǐ yǐ jū xián dé shàn sú.)
“Wood on the mountain: The image of Development. The superior person lives with virtue and improves customs.”
The image of wood slowly growing on a mountain symbolizes gradual progress. The superior person, like the wood, patiently builds virtue and improves the customs of society through steady effort and commitment to high ideals.
Line 2 Changing
"鴻漸于磐，飲食衎衎，吉。"
(Hóng jiàn yú pán, yǐn shí kàn kàn, jí.)
“The wild goose gradually approaches the rock. There is food and drink. Good fortune.”
This line describes a stage of development where stability is reached, symbolized by the rock. The food and drink represent nourishment and support, indicating that progress is being sustained and good fortune follows.
Line 4 Changing
"鴻漸于木，或得其桷，无咎。"
(Hóng jiàn yú mù, huò dé qí jué, wú jiù.)
“The wild goose gradually approaches the tree. Perhaps it finds a branch. No blame.”
This line describes a stage of development where progress is uncertain but there is hope for success, symbolized by finding a branch to rest on. It advises continuing with patience, as there is no blame in making slow progress.
Line 5 Changing
"鴻漸于陵，婦三歲不孕，終莫之勝，吉。"
(Hóng jiàn yú líng, fù sān suì bù yùn, zhōng mò zhī shèng, jí.)
“The wild goose gradually approaches the hill. The wife does not become pregnant for three years, but in the end, she is victorious. Good fortune.”
This line speaks of a long delay in progress, symbolized by the wife’s failure to conceive for three years. However, in the end, success is achieved, and good fortune follows. It advises patience and perseverance in long-term goals.
Changing to:
50. The Cauldron (鼎 Dǐng)
Trigrams
- Above
- ☲ Lí (Fire)
- Below
- ☴ Xùn (Wind)
The Symbolism of Hexagram 50
Hexagram 鼎 (Dǐng) represents a cauldron, symbolizing nourishment and transformation. This hexagram speaks of a time when one’s resources and abilities are being refined and used to nourish and support others. Success comes from utilizing what is in the cauldron and making something valuable.
Hexagram 50 Judgment
"鼎，元吉，亨。"
(Dǐng, yuán jí, hēng.)
“The Cauldron. Great good fortune. Success.”
This hexagram advises a time of great transformation and nourishment. Like a cauldron cooking food, one’s resources and abilities are being refined to create something valuable. Success comes from sharing this nourishment with others.
Hexagram 50 Image
"木上有火，鼎。君子以正位凝命。"
(Mù shàng yǒu huǒ, dǐng. Jūn zǐ yǐ zhèng wèi níng mìng.)
“Fire over wood: The image of The Cauldron. The superior person makes their position correct and consolidates their destiny.”
The image of fire over wood represents the process of cooking and transforming raw ingredients into something nourishing. The superior person, like the cauldron, uses their resources and position to create something lasting and valuable.
Peace and wisdom on your journey!
With gratitude,
The I Ching Team