The Hexagrams
53 Chien Development (Gradual Progress)
The Judgment
Development. The maiden
Is given in marriage.
Good fortune.
Perseverance furthers.
The Image
On the mountain, a tree:
The image of Development.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores.
Six at the beginning means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore.
The young son is in danger.
There is talk. No blame.
Six in second place means:
* The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.
Eating and drinking in peace and concord.
Good fortune.
Nine in third place means:
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.
Six in fourth place means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the tree.
Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
Nine in fifth place means:
* 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.
Nine at the top means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights.
Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance.
Good fortune.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com