初
初六。允升、大吉。
Trustworthy ascent—great fortune. The start is approved.
䷭
Hexagram 46
Pushing Upward (地風升)
Chifū-shō / Shēng
Wind rises under earth—steady ascent. Climb step by step with humility.
Judgment
升。元亨。用見大人、勿恤。南征吉。
Ascending. Great success. Meeting a great person—do not worry. Southward expedition is good.
Consistent effort brings upward progress; seek guidance and proceed without fear.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。孚乃利用禴。无咎。
Sincerity makes a simple offering effective—no blame. Humble devotion works.
三
九三。升虚邑。
Ascending an empty city. Progress where resistance is gone.
四
六四。王用亨于岐山、吉无咎。
The king offers at Mount Qi—good fortune, no blame. Proper rites support ascent.
五
六五。貞吉、升階。
Upright and fortunate—ascending steps. Promotion in order.
上
上六。冥升、利于不息之貞。
Dark ascent—beneficial to persevere without stopping. Keep climbing even when unseen.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Relationship grows gradually; keep steady care.
Work & Career
Stepwise career rise; mentors help. Good to expand boldly once ready.
Health
Gradual improvement; consistent routines lift you.
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