Shēng · Pushing Upward
Upper trigram: ☷ Earth · lower trigram: ☴ Wind
Rise step by step like the tree beneath the earth; patient, confident effort carries you toward the summit.
The primitive graph shows a young shoot of tree or grain rising vertically and continuously out of the soil toward the sunlight, joined to the drawing of a measure of grain rising in a bushel. It symbolises methodical ascent, the persevering and noiseless effort that allows one to rise in rank step by step.
Continuous ascent through work and merit
This hexagram describes a phase of upward progress and lasting success. Unlike the rapid rise of hexagram 35, growth here happens slowly, regularly and linearly, thanks to your constant efforts and your discipline. Outer obstacles fade before your perseverance; you enjoy the trust of your superiors.
Advance with confidence and work without respite
The strategy for success requires maintaining this continuous effort without trying to skip stages: "It is profitable to see someone of stature; no regrets". Move upward with determination, accumulate small positive actions daily, and do not hesitate to seek legitimate support. It is through this humble, hardworking constancy that you will reach stable summits.
Energetically, the figure brings together the trigram of Wind/Root-Wood (Xun, invisible growth) below, springing up beneath the trigram of Earth (Kun, the nourishing soil) above. The Wood sinks its roots into the Earth to draw up the sap and rise toward Heaven without meeting resistance. The challenge for the consultant is to endure over the long run, accepting the constructive slowness of the process.
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