53/ 漸 / ䷴ / Development (Gradual Progress)
the judgement
DEVELOPMENT. The maiden
Is given in marriage.
Good fortune.
Perseverance furthers.
the image
On the mountain, a tree:
The image of DEVELOPMENT.
Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue,
In order to improve the mores.
the lines
Six at the beginning means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore.
The young son is in danger.
There is talk. No blame.
Six in the second place means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.
Eating and drinking in peace and concord.
Good fortune.
Nine in the third place means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau.
The man goes forth and does not return.
The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth.
Misfortune.
It furthers one to fight off robbers.
Six in the fourth place means:
The wild goose goes gradually draws near the tree.
Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
Nine in the fifth place means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the summit.
For three years the woman has no child.
In the end nothing can hinder her.
Good fortune.
Nine at the top means:
The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights.
Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance.
Good fortune.
53/ 漸 / ䷴ / The Kien Hexagram
Explanation of the entire figure by king Wăn
Kien suggests to us the marriage of a young lady, and the good fortune (attending it). There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
Explanation of the separate lines by the duke of Kâu
The first SIX, divided,
shows the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances)
will be in a position of danger, and be spoken against; but there will be no error.
The second SiX, divided,
shows the geese gradually approaching the large rocks, where they eat and drink joyfully and at ease. There will be good fortune.
The third NINE, undivided,
shows them gradually advanced to the dry plains. (It suggests also the idea of) a husband who goes on an expedition from which he does not return,
and of a wife who is pregnant, but will not nourish her child.
There will be evil. (The case symbolised) might be advantageous in resisting plunderers.
The fourth SIX, divided,
shows the geese gradually advanced to the trees.
They may light on the flat branches. There will be no error.
The fifth NINE, undivided,
shows the geese gradually advanced to the high mound. (It suggests the idea of) a wife
who for three years does not become pregnant; but in the end the natural issue cannot be prevented. There will be good fortune.
The sixth NINE, undivided,
shows the geese gradually advanced to the large heights (beyond).
Their feathers can be used as ornaments. There will be good fortune.
53/ 漸 / ䷴ / Marrying Maiden
decision
Marrying Maiden.
Moving forward: misfortune.
Nothing is favorable.
#commentary on the symbol
Thunder over Lake.
An image of Marrying Maiden.
In correspondence with this,
The superior person persists in the everlasting relationship
And avoids anything that would hurt the harmony.
yao text (the lines)
Initial Nine
Marrying maiden as a junior wife.
Lame on one leg,
Still able to walk.
Moving forward: good fortune.
Second Nine
Blind in one eye,
Still able to see.
Favorable to be steadfast and upright.
A solitary person.
Third Six
Marrying maiden is waiting.
Returns back as a junior wife.
Fourth Nine
Marrying maiden stays unmarried,
Marrying late--the proper time.
Fifth Six
King Yi married off his sister.
Her garment was not as gorgeous as that of the junior wife.
The moon was nearly full.
Good fortune.
Top Six
The woman holds a basket:
No fruits.
The man sacrifices a goat:
No blood.
Nothing is favorable.