初
初六。晋如摧如、貞吉。罔孚、裕无咎。
Advancing yet feeling crushed—uprightness is good. Even without trust, generosity removes blame.
䷢
Hexagram 35
Progress (火地晋)
Kachi-shin / Jìn
The sun rises over earth—bright forward movement. Recognition and prosperity.
Judgment
晋。康侯用錫馬蕃庶、昼日三接。
Progress. The noble receives many steeds; thrice received in a day.
Advancement is smooth; talents recognized and rewarded.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。晋如愁如、貞吉。受茲介福于其王母。
Advance with anxiety—uprightness is good. Great blessing comes from the queen mother. Patience rewarded.
三
六三。衆允、悔亡。
Supported by the crowd—regret disappears. Public backing fuels progress.
四
九四。晋如鼫鼠、貞厲。
Advancing like a field rat—upright yet dangerous. Greedy advancement is risky.
五
六五。悔亡、失得勿恤。往吉、无不利。
Regret gone; do not worry about gains or losses. Go and fortune follows.
上
上九。晋其角、維用伐邑、厲吉无咎。貞吝。
Advancing with horns—used to attack towns; dangerous yet fortunate and blameless. Correct but still shameful; force is last resort.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Relationship progresses; take initiative.
Work & Career
Promotions and praise likely; push forward.
Health
Improving; optimism aids recovery.
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