Hexagram 35 · 晉 · jìn
Hexagram 35. Jìn · Progress
☲☷ Fire over earth: Lí above, Kūn below.
In 3 in we see a prince who secures the tranquil¬ lity (of the people) presented on that account with numerous horses (by the king), and three times in a day received at interviews.
In 3 in we see a prince who secures the tranquil¬ lity (of the people) presented on that account with numerous horses (by the king), and three times in a day received at interviews.
The sun rises over the earth: swift advance, recognition, the favor of the powerful. Use the bright hour — show your work, strengthen ties with those above. And as you advance, stay transparent: sunrise does not tolerate dark methods.
The Image
The sun rises over the earth: swift advance in full light. You are seen, assisted; the lifts are working. Use the window: show results, strengthen the bond with the one who gives your affairs their way. One rule only — transparency: in such light any grey methods are read instantly and cost the whole sunrise.
Interpretation of hexagram 35
XXXV. The 3in Hexagram. This is the lesson of the hexagram, as sententiously expressed in the Thwan.
The lines of hexagram 35
First line
The first line, divided, shows one wishing to advance, and (at the same time) kept back. Let him be firm and correct, and there will be good fortune. If trust be not reposed in him, let him maintain a large and generous mind, and there will be no error.
Line 1 is strong, in its correct place, and also the first line in Kh\en, the hexagram of strength, and the first line in Ta ATwang. The idea of the figure might seem to be concentrated in it; and hence we have it symbolised by ‘strength in the toes,’ or ‘advancing.’ But such a measure is too bold to be undertaken by one in the lowest place, and moreover there is no proper correlate in 4. Hence comes the evil auspice.
Second line
The second line, divided, shows its subject with the appearance of advancing, and yet of being sorrowful. If he be firm and correct, there will be good fortune. He will receive this great blessing from his grandmother.
Line 2 is strong, but the strength is tempered by its being in an even place, instead of being excited by it, as might be feared. Then the place is that in the centre. With firm correctness there will be good fortune.
Third line
The third line, divided, shows its subject trusted by all (around him). All occasion for re¬ pentance will disappear.
Line 3 is strong, and in its proper place. It is at the top more¬ over of ATiien. A small man so symbolled will use his strength to the utmost; but not so the superior man. For him the position is beyond the safe middle, and he will be cautious ; and not injure himself, like the ram, by exerting his strength.
Fourth line
The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject with the appearance of advancing, but like a marmot. However firm and correct he may be, the position is one of peril.
Line 4 is still strong, but in the place of a weak line ; and this gives occasion to the cautions with which the symbolism com¬ mences. The subject of the line going forward thus cautiously, his strength will produce good effects, such as are described.
Fifth line
The fifth line, divided, shows how all occasion for repentance disappears (from its subject). (But) let him not concern himself about whether he shall fail or succeed. To advance will be fortunate, and in every way advantageous.
Line 5 is weak, and occupies a central place. Its subject will cease therefore to exert his strength; but this hexagram does not forbid the employment of strength, but would only control and
Top line
The topmost line, undivided, shows one ad¬ vancing his horns. But he only uses them to punish the (rebellious people of his own) city. The position
direct it. All that is said about him is that he will give no occasion for repentance.
Did hexagram 35 come up in your reading? The oracle itself gives the full reading, with changing lines and the second hexagram.
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