Hexagram 53 · Jian · Development

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

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Development: the maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers. 1. Wild goose gradually nearing the shore. Young son: danger, talk. No blame. 2. Wild goose approaching the cliff — eating and drinking in peace. Good fortune. 3. Wild goose approaching the plateau. Husband goes and does not return. Wife miscarries. Misfortune. Favorable to defend. 4. Wild goose approaching the tree. Maybe finds a flat branch. No blame. 5. Wild goose approaching the summit. Wife: three years barren — nothing prevails. Good fortune. 6. Wild goose approaching the clouds. Its feathers can be used for ceremony. Good fortune.