升
Pushing Upward
La Poussée vers le Haut
Shēng
Upper trigram
Earth
Lower trigram
Wind
The Judgment
PUSHING UPWARD has supreme success. One must see the great man. Fear not. Departure toward the south brings good fortune.
The Image
Within the earth, wood grows: The image of PUSHING UPWARD. Thus the superior man, full of devotion, accumulates small things to make them high and great.
Meaning
Ascension, gradual growth, elevation. Like a growing tree, the progression is slow but sure. The moment is favorable for persistent effort.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Pushing upward which meets with trust brings great good fortune.
Line 2
If one is sincere, it is advantageous to bring even a small offering. No blame.
Line 3
One pushes upward into an empty city.
Line 4
The king offers it on Mount Chi. Good fortune. No blame.
Line 5
Perseverance brings good fortune. One pushes upward by steps.
Line 6 (top)
Pushing upward in the dark. It is advantageous to be unremittingly persevering.