Hexagram 53

Jiàn

Development

Also: Gradual Progress, Infiltrating

☴ Wind over ☶ Mountain

The Judgment

Development. The maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.

The Image

On the mountain, a tree. Thus the superior person abides in dignity and virtue, in order to improve the mores.

The Lines

Line 1

The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.

Line 2

The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.

Line 3

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.

Line 4

The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.

Line 5

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.

Line 6

The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.

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