64 Hexagrams
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Pushing Upward
Hexagram 46
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. Thus the superior man of devoted character heaps up small things in order to achieve something high and great.
The Lines
Line 1
Pushing upward that meets with confidence brings great good fortune.
Line 2
If one is sincere, it furthers to bring even a small offering. No blame.
Line 3
One pushes upward into an empty city.
Line 4
The king offers him Mount Chi. Good fortune. No blame.
Line 5
Perseverance brings good fortune. One pushes upward by steps.
Line 6
Pushing upward in darkness. It furthers to be unremittingly persevering.