Hexagram 46 · Sheng · Pushing Upward

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Pushing Upward: supreme success. Favorable to see the great man. Fear not. Southward campaign: good fortune. 1. Trusting ascent. Great good fortune. 2. Sincere — small sacrifice suffices. No blame. 3. Ascending into an empty city. 4. The king offers sacrifice on Mount Qi. Good fortune, no blame. 5. Perseverance: good fortune. Ascending the steps. 6. Darkened ascent. Favorable for unceasing perseverance.