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Hexagram 53 · 風山漸

䷴

Upper trigram ☴ 巽 · WindLower trigram ☶ 艮 · Mountain

Meaning

Gradual progress; step by step, good for marriage and career.

The image

Wind over mountain: a tree grows slowly on the mountain. Gradual progress.

Judgment

漸:女歸吉,利貞。

Development: the maiden is given in marriage; good fortune. Perseverance furthers. Step by step, like the wild goose; good for marriage and career.

Line texts

  1. 初六:鴻漸于干,小子厲,有言,無咎。
    The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger; there is talk. No blame.
  2. 六二:鴻漸于磐,飲食衎衎,吉。
    The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord: good fortune.
  3. 九三:鴻漸于陸,夫征不復,婦孕不育,凶,利禦寇。
    The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau. The man goes forth and does not return. The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth. Misfortune. It furthers one to fight off robbers.
  4. 六四:鴻漸于木,或得其桷,無咎。
    The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
  5. 九五:鴻漸于陵,婦三歲不孕,終莫之勝,吉。
    The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. For three years the woman has no child. In the end nothing can hinder her. Good fortune.
  6. 上九:鴻漸于陸,其羽可用為儀,吉。
    The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.

Guidance by topic

CareerStep by step, steady growth.
MoneyGradual gains.
LoveVery good for marriage, following proper steps.
HealthRecover gradually.
TravelGood to travel.
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