晉
Progress
Le Progrès
Jìn
Upper trigram
Fire
Lower trigram
Earth
The Judgment
Progress. The powerful prince is honored with numerous horses. In a single day he is received in audience three times.
The Image
The sun rises above the earth: the image of Progress. Thus the noble man himself makes his luminous virtues shine.
Meaning
Advancement, progression, recognition. Light rises and spreads. The moment is favorable for advancement and for bringing forth one's qualities.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Progressing and being repelled. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one does not meet with trust, remain calm. No blame.
Line 2
Progressing in sorrow. Perseverance brings good fortune. One then receives great happiness from one's ancestor.
Line 3
All are in accord. Remorse disappears.
Line 4
Progressing like a hamster. Perseverance brings danger.
Line 5
Remorse disappears. Do not worry about gain and loss. Going brings good fortune. All is advantageous.
Line 6 (top)
Progressing with horns is permitted only to punish one's own city. Awareness of danger brings good fortune. No blame. Perseverance brings humiliation.