[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":17},["ShallowReactive",2],{"metaeast_iching64_en-iching-46":3},{"slug":4,"archived":5,"date_created":6,"date_updated":7,"title":8,"content1":9,"content2":10,"seotitle":11,"seodescription":12,"htmlcode":13,"content0":14,"number":15,"seo_keywords":16,"og_title":8,"og_description":12},"iching-46",false,"2026-08-11T00:57:08.804Z","2026-07-04T14:35:09.000Z","Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 46, Rising, Earth over Wind, Earth above and Wind below","Detailed explanation of the Forty-Sixth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Original text of the Rising hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Rising: Great success. It is beneficial to see the great person. Do not worry; a southern expedition is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Wood grows within the earth—Rising. Thus the noble person follows virtue and accumulates small gains to become lofty and great.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Rising: Greatly successful. It is favorable to meet kings and nobles; there is no need to worry. If this line is obtained, an expedition to the south is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The outer trigram is Kun, which is Earth; the inner trigram is Xun, which is Wood. Thus wood planted in the earth forms the image of Rising. The noble person observes this image and follows virtue and righteousness, strengthening cultivation and beginning with small steps to gradually nurture lofty virtue.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation from The Heavenly Mechanism of Divining Changes\n \u003Cbr>The Rising hexagram has Kun above and Xun below, and is the fourth-generation hexagram of the Zhen palace. Rising means ascending and progressing, emerging from darkness toward light, and gradually achieving success by accumulating the small into the great.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Ascending and progressing, one’s intentions move freely; emerging from darkness toward light, one gradually rises and advances.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram see their fortune rise. Everything develops positively and upward; plans succeed, and both fame and profit are gained.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and luck: Spring returns to the earth, and one rises higher day by day.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Save and accumulate wealth; you can become rich.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Renovate a mansion; make a concubine the principal wife.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Liver fire is gradually intensifying; begin tending to it early.\n \u003Cbr>Traditional interpretation of the hexagram\n \u003Cbr>This is a doubled opposite hexagram (Xun below and Kun above). Kun is Earth and compliance; Xun is Wood and humility. The earth grows trees, which gradually mature and become tall and useful timber. This metaphorically represents a career rising step by step and a promising future, hence the name “Rising.”\n \u003Cbr>Great image: A tree continually rises from the earth, showing a tendency to advance upward.\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Fame and profit are both gained; development and improved luck are indicated. Development toward the south is favorable.\n \u003Cbr>Career: Very smooth and continually developing; advance with the times and rise step by step. The future is broad, but develop gradually and do not rush ahead merely because things are going well. Be cautious, cultivate virtue, follow virtuous elders, and treat your work sincerely.\n \u003Cbr>Business: Observe business ethics, begin with small matters, and gradually expand. Through diligence, compete sincerely and proceed steadily; do not act rashly and make a major mistake.\n \u003Cbr>Seeking recognition: Study diligently and strengthen self-cultivation. With your intelligence and ability, you will surely achieve your aim; if someone recommends you, your prospects will be even broader. But observe restraint.\n \u003Cbr>Marriage and love: If both parties treat each other sincerely and gradually cultivate affection, success is certain.\n \u003Cbr>Decision-making: Things proceed according to your wishes. You are intelligent, flexible, and possess a good foundation for success. By demanding much of yourself, remaining humble and compliant, and sincerely seeking instruction from elders, you can develop your career gradually and steadily, like a growing tree, eventually becoming a pillar of talent. Throughout the process of growth, however, be cautious everywhere, maintain sincerity and integrity, and advance boldly.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Forty-Sixth Hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The symbolism of the Rising hexagram, Earth over Wind\n \u003Cbr>The Rising hexagram is a doubled opposite hexagram: the lower trigram is Xun and the upper trigram is Kun. Xun is Wind below; Kun is Earth above. Wind underground cannot display its true power. Only after rising from underground to above ground can it exert its power.\n \u003Cbr>Wind underground is like a talented person who is not easily noticed among the crowd; only after being raised can that talent be used. From this perspective, Rising means elevating capable people to the positions they deserve.\n \u003Cbr>Kun is Earth and compliance; Xun is Wood and humility. The earth grows trees, which gradually mature and become tall and useful timber, symbolizing a career rising step by step and a broad future, hence the name “Rising.”\n \u003Cbr>The Rising hexagram follows the Gathering hexagram. The Sequence says: “That which gathers and rises upward is called Rising; therefore Gathering is followed by Rising.” What develops upward after gathering is advancement, so the Rising hexagram appears next.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains the Rising hexagram: Wood grows within the earth—Rising; the noble person follows virtue and accumulates small gains to become lofty and great. This indicates that the image is Xun (Wind) below and Kun (Earth) above, while Xun also symbolizes a tall tree, forming the appearance of a tree growing within the earth. A tree rising from small to tall symbolizes ascent; correspondingly, the noble person cultivates virtue by following the laws of nature and shapes a lofty, perfect character by accumulating small improvements.\n \u003Cbr>The Rising hexagram symbolizes gentleness, compliance, and humility. It represents ascent and belongs to the supreme category of hexagrams. The Image says: A scholar who divines it will surely gain recognition; business and trade will prosper; craftsmen will find transactions favorable; and farmers will also reap a harvest.","Detailed explanation of the First Nine line of the Forty-Sixth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the First Place: Permitted to rise; great good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Permitted to rise; great good fortune”—the intention above accords with it.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the First Place: Advancement and development; great good fortune and great profit.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Advancement and development bring great good fortune and great profit, meaning that one can still accord with the wishes above.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Good fortune: Those who obtain this line gain both fame and profit, and plans proceed as desired. Officials have hope of promotion.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and luck: Fame and profit are both gained; everything sought is fulfilled.\n \u003Cbr>Finances: Commodity prices rise, allowing substantial profit.\n \u003Cbr>Home: The joy of moving to a better home; two families unite harmoniously.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Treat illness as soon as it appears; do not delay.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_46_1.png'\" alt='\"周易第46卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the First Six changes, the resulting hexagram is Hexagram 11 of the Zhouyi: Peace, Heaven below Earth above. This is a doubled opposite hexagram (Heaven below and Earth above). Heaven is yang and Earth is yin; yin and yang interact, above and below communicate, Heaven and Earth join, and all things flourish. Conversely, blockage is ominous. All things oppose and transform: prosperity must decline at its peak, and decline turns back to prosperity. Therefore, adapting to the proper time is Peace, meaning free communication.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The first line of the Rising hexagram, line statement: First Six: Permitted to rise; great good fortune. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Permitted: Meaning allowed or following.\n \u003Cbr>The line statement means: Advancement is appropriate; great good fortune and great profit.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the First Six occupies the initial position of Rising, with the intention of moving upward and receiving promotion. It is in the lower Xun trigram, which means Wind and compliance, and it also supports the Ninth Two above it, allowing it to follow the Ninth Two forward.\n \u003Cbr>The Image analyzes this line: “Permitted to rise; great good fortune”—the intention above accords with it. This means advancement is appropriate and greatly auspicious because the yielding, gentle one occupies the lowest position, while the firm ones above sympathize with its situation and hope it will rise quickly; therefore its ascent accords with the wishes above.\n \u003Cbr>Obtaining this line means that the beginning of your undertaking is exceptionally smooth. As long as you act accordingly, you will certainly succeed. You may lack a powerful background or influential backing, or you may have just joined an organization, be eager to advance, and hope to be promoted and entrusted with important work. Yet the organization’s principal leader has not noticed you at all. Your immediate superior, however, recognizes that you possess both virtue and ability. Gradually, that superior comes to trust you, hopes you will be promoted, and speaks in favor of your advancement, preparing the way. The time is now ripe and the conditions for promotion are in place; you should firmly establish your bel\n \u003Cbr>First Six: Permitted to rise; great good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Permitted to rise; great good fortune”—the intention above accords with it.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the text is: It is possible to rise; great auspiciousness. \n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the Image is: The great auspiciousness of being able to rise comes from following one’s own aspirations. \n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the second line, Nine in the fourth-sixth hexagram of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the second place: With sincerity, it is beneficial to offer the simple spring sacrifice; no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The sincerity of Nine in the second place brings joy.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the second place: At the spring sacrifice, it is appropriate to use captives as human offerings; then there will be no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The line statement of Nine in the second place says that the spirits must be worshiped with loyalty and sincerity, and thus celebrations will come.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Average: Those who obtain this line will usually have cause for joy; the sick will recover, and plans can succeed. Officials will have a chance of promotion.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: You are in a period of good luck; joyful events are arriving.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Run the business honestly and profits can be secured.\n \u003Cbr>Household: There will certainly be a joyful event; yin and yang will unite in virtue.\n \u003Cbr>Health: It is best to pray to the spirits.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_46_2.png'\" alt='\"周易第46卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the second line changes, the resulting hexagram is hexagram 15 of the Zhouyi: Earth over Mountain, Modesty. This hexagram consists of two unlike trigrams, Mountain below and Earth above. Mountain is Mountain and Kun is Earth. A mountain rises from the earth: the earth is low and the mountain high. This symbolizes having great merit without taking personal credit, having a high reputation without praising oneself, and holding high office without arrogance. This is modesty.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The second line of the Rising hexagram; line statement: Nine in the second place: With sincerity, it is beneficial to use the spring sacrifice; no blame. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Sincerity means honesty. The spring sacrifice refers to the spring ritual.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: With profound sincerity in one’s heart, it is beneficial to perform sacrifices and pray for blessings, thereby avoiding disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The phrase “With sincerity, it is beneficial to use the spring sacrifice” also appeared in the second line of the Gathering hexagram. Here it means that as long as there is sincerity, even a modest sacrifice can receive blessings.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line as follows: “The sincerity of Nine in the second place brings joy.” This points out that Nine in the second place is sincere and benevolent at heart, devoted to helping others achieve their aims, and deeply trusted by the people; it will certainly bring joy to oneself.\n \u003Cbr>For one who obtains this line, you currently lack experience and connections and cannot yet bring benefits to others. But if you wish to advance, maintain an energetic and upward-looking spirit, a humble attitude, complete sincerity, and diligently fulfill your responsibilities. Although what you can contribute is little, you will receive multiplied rewards.\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the second place: With sincerity, it is beneficial to use the offering; no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The sincerity of Nine in the second place brings joy.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the text is: A sincere heart is beneficial for using\n \u003Cbr>a modest offering in sacrifice; there will be no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the Image is: The sincerity of Nine in the second place will certainly bring celebration.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the third line of the fourth-sixth hexagram of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Third Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the third place: Rising into an empty city.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Rising into an empty city, there is nothing to doubt.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the third place: Ascending to a city built on a great hill.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Ascending to a city built on a great hill means climbing high and seeing far; what is seen is clear, so there is nothing to doubt.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Average: Those who obtain this line will see their plans fulfilled. Officials will occupy important positions, and scholars can gain fame.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Things are getting better and better; there is no need to worry.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Goods will be gathered and distributed; financial strength can be expected.\n \u003Cbr>Household: Empty at first, substantial later; an empty house is guarded alone.\n \u003Cbr>Health: An illness of weakness.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Third Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_46_3.png'\" alt='\"周易第46卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the third line changes, the resulting hexagram is hexagram 7 of the Zhouyi: Water over Earth, the Army. This hexagram consists of two unlike trigrams, Water below and Earth above. “The Army” refers to an army. Kan is water and danger; Kun is earth and obedience, symbolizing placing soldiers among farmers. War is dangerous and military action is something the sage undertakes only as a last resort. Yet it can resolve conflicts smoothly because it follows circumstances and has a righteous cause; thus misfortune can be transformed into good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the line of Nine in the third place\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The third line of the Rising hexagram; line statement: Nine in the third place: Rising into an empty city. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Yi means a state city, referring to the fief of a feudal lord. An empty city refers to land with no one administering it.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: Rising into an empty city, as if entering a place where no one is present.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Nine in the third place faces Kun above; Kun is obedience, and it has the proper correspondence with Six at the top, so everything is extremely smooth.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “Rising into an empty city, there is nothing to doubt.” This points out that rising into an empty city is possible because there are no obstacles; the rise is very smooth, so there should not be the slightest hesitation.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line are symbolically in a period when matters are progressing smoothly. You can boldly move forward; there are no obstacles, and all that is lacking is opportunity.\n \u003Cbr>For one who obtains this hexagram, the place you care about or plan to visit may suffer extensive demolition, an earthquake, or war, leaving a wasteland, which is later rebuilt into a prosperous, densely populated area.\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the third place: Rising into an empty city.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Rising into an empty city, there is nothing to doubt.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the text is: Rising into an undefended city.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the Image is: Rising into an undefended city shows that there is no need to doubt the ascent.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fourth line of the fourth-sixth hexagram of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place: The king offers sacrifice at Mount Qi; auspicious, no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The king offers sacrifice at Mount Qi; this is acting in accordance with obedience.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place: The Zhou king sacrifices to the spirits at Mount Qi. If this line is obtained in divination, it is auspicious and there is no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The Zhou king sacrifices to the spirits at Mount Qi. It is auspicious and free of disaster because this accords with heavenly principles.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line gain the benefits of mountains and forests; recluses enjoy the pleasures of the mountains and forests. Officials will be promoted and hold important office.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Promotion is imminent; give thanks to the spirits.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Goods are abundant; the god of wealth offers assistance.\n \u003Cbr>Household: Report to and worship the household deity.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Pray devoutly.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_46_4.png'\" alt='\"周易第46卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the fourth line changes, the resulting hexagram is hexagram 32 of the Zhouyi: Thunder over Wind, Duration. This hexagram consists of two unlike trigrams, Wind below and Thunder above. Thunder is yang and man; Wind is yin and woman. The firm is above and the yielding below. Firm above and yielding below, creation and transformation have constancy, and they nourish each other. Yin and yang respond to each other; this is the constant human condition, hence it is called Duration.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fourth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fourth line of the Rising hexagram; line statement: Six in the fourth place: The king offers sacrifice at Mount Qi; auspicious, no blame. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Offering sacrifice means performing a ritual sacrifice. Mount Qi was the place of origin of the Zhou tribe.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: The ruler goes to Mount Qi to sacrifice to the spirits; it is auspicious and all goes well, with no disaster.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Six in the fourth place lies between Kun above and Xun below: harmony above and following below.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “The king offers sacrifice at Mount Qi; this is acting in accordance with obedience.” This points out that when the king goes to Mount Qi to sacrifice to the spirits, he shows reverence and obedience to them and serves them with awe and sincerity; the result will inevitably bring auspiciousness and success.\n \u003Cbr>In ancient times, people believed in spirits. Those about to climb the ladder of success had to sincerely worship the spirits and listen to their revelations so that matters would proceed more smoothly. People today who obtain this line are likewise at a time of great success. At such a time, they should listen to others’ useful opinions, treat people with humility, and hold gratitude toward them; this helps bring success.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place: The king offers sacrifice at Mount Qi; auspicious, no blame.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: The king offers sacrifice at Mount Qi; this is acting in accordance with obedience.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the text is: The king performs a sacrifice at Mount Qi; auspicious and without disaster.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the Image is: The king performs a sacrifice at Mount Qi; this means carrying on the work of the ancestors.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the fifth line of the fourth-sixth hexagram of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: Correctness is auspicious; rising by steps.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Correctness is auspicious, rising by steps; one’s great aspiration is fulfilled.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: A favorable omen is obtained; the matter in question will develop step by step.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Holding to the correct path is naturally auspicious; one’s undertaking will surely develop step by step, showing that the aspiration is fulfilled and the goal attained.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line are currently enjoying good fortune, and great wishes can be fulfilled. Officials will rise to higher office.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Great wishes can be fulfilled; both achievement and reputation are auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Manage the business appropriately; benefits will continue without interruption.\n \u003Cbr>Household: Rise step by step; form ties with a distinguished family.\n \u003Cbr>Health: The illness is worsening.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_46_5.png'\" alt='\"周易第46卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the fifth line changes, the resulting hexagram is hexagram 48 of the Zhouyi: Water over Wind, the Well. This hexagram consists of two unlike trigrams, Wind below and Water above. Water nourishes trees, allowing them to flourish. People depend on wells for life, and wells are dug by people. They nourish each other: the well nourishes people with water, endlessly. People should take this virtue as an example and work diligently to encourage themselves.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fifth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The fifth line of the Rising hexagram; line statement: Six in the fifth place: Correctness is auspicious, rising by steps. Explanation of the line statement. Correctness refers to divination.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line statement is: The divination result is very auspicious; taking advantage of the momentum, rise steadily step by step.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Six in the fifth place has the proper correspondence with Nine in the second place, and the whole hexagram is the Rising hexagram, enough to let it continue rising high. The Image explains this line: “Correctness is auspicious, rising by steps; one’s great aspiration is fulfilled.” This points out that the auspicious divination result and steady ascent by the steps show that the rise has reached its peak and is nearing the summit of glory; one may say that everything is going one’s way and one is full of ambition. It also shows that a yielding line occupies a revered position, so one must act steadily, proceed gradually, and must not advance rashly as in “rising into an empty city.”\n \u003Cbr>For one who obtains this line, if you are an official and previously advanced step by step through your own ability rather than through connections or tricks, it means there are still opportunities for promotion. If you are a student, you can continue to higher education. As long as you uphold the correct path and achieve things through your own efforts by proper means, you can continue to rise along the steps of advancement.\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fifth place: Correctness is auspicious; rising by steps.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Correctness is auspicious, rising by steps; one’s great aspiration is fulfilled.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the text is: Upholding the correct path is auspicious; rising onto the steps.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the Image is: Upholding the correct path is auspicious, rising by steps; this shows that one will rise steadily and fulfill great aspirations.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the top line of the fourth-sixth hexagram of the Zhouyi\n \u003Cbr>Upper Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six at the top: Rising in darkness; it is beneficial to maintain correctness without ceasing.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Rising in darkness at the top, one’s abundance is diminishing.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six at the top: Remaining awake deep into the night and working diligently without stopping accords with this auspicious omen.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The line statement of Six at the top speaks of staying awake at night because this line is at the head of the hexagram and hangs alone in its position. Although the person is in a high position, the circumstances are unfavorable. However, diligently fulfilling one’s duties can avert disaster and gain blessings.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Average: Those who obtain this line may suffer the calamity of insatiable greed. Officials may retire or be dismissed.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing and fortune: Good fortune has passed; prepare an escape route.\n \u003Cbr>Financial fortune: Business is difficult; both money and people may be lost.\n \u003Cbr>Household: Decline is hard to avoid; it is difficult to grow old together.\n \u003Cbr>Health: One may possibly pass away.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Upper Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_46_6.png'\" alt='\"周易第46卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr> \n \u003Cbr>When the top line changes, the resulting hexagram is hexagram 18 of the Zhouyi: Mountain over Wind, Decay. This hexagram consists of two unlike trigrams, Wind below and Mountain above, and is the inverted relation of the Following hexagram. The original meaning of decay is “affair,” extended to many affairs and disorder. When vessels remain unused for a long time and insects breed in them, this is called “decay.” It symbolizes a world long at peace becoming stagnant and corrupt through following old habits. It must be renewed and created anew, governed and put in order, to rescue the crisis and revive the undertaking.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Upper Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The sixth line of the Rising hexagram; line statement: Six at the top: Rising in darkness; it is beneficial to maintain correctness without ceasing. Explanation of the line statement\n \u003Cbr>Darkness means obscurity. Maintaining correctness without ceasing means upholding the correct path forever without stopping.\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, Six at the top occupies the very summit of the Rising hexagram and is also in the upper Kun trigram, which represents night. Six at the top properly corresponds with Nine in the third place; as long as correctness is maintained, stability is still possible.\n \u003Cbr>The Image explains this line: “Rising in darkness at the top, one’s abundance is diminishing.” This points out that “continuing to rise in a dim and obscure state” means one is already at the highest position of the Rising hexagram. According to the principle that fullness gives way to decline, the momentum of ascent must gradually recede, and one will no longer possess the same enterprising spirit as before.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line are already at the peak of their careers. At this time, remain cautious and make preservation your priority; blind, rash advancement will cause trouble. Starting a business is easy but preserving it is difficult. Do not relax; work even harder to maintain the present situation, or you will face a condition in which failing to advance means retreating.\n \u003Cbr>Six at the top: Rising in darkness; it is beneficial to maintain correctness without ceasing.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Rising in darkness at the top, one’s abundance is diminishing.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the text is: Rising in obscurity; it is beneficial to stop increasing and uphold the correct path.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of the Image is: Rising in darkness has already reached the top; yin energy is weakening, so there is no abundance.","Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 46, the Rising Hexagram, Earth over Wind — Detailed explanation of the hexagram judgment — Eastern Esotericism Library","Detailed explanation of Zhouyi I Ching hexagram 46, the Rising hexagram (Earth over Wind, Kun above Xun): the original hexagram judgment and plain-language translation, auspicious and inauspicious analysis of each line statement, and interpretations of career, relationships, and fortune.","䷭","\u003Cp>Rising: Great success. It is beneficial to see the great person. Do not worry; a southern expedition is auspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuan Commentary says: The yielding rises at the proper time; it is compliant and receptive, while the firm is centered and responsive. Therefore there is great success. “It is beneficial to see the great person; do not worry”—there will be celebration. “A southern expedition is auspicious”—the intention is carried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Image says: Wood grows within the earth—Rising. Thus the noble person follows virtue and accumulates small gains to become lofty and great.\u003C\u002Fp>",46,"Zhouyi, I Ching, hexagram 46, Rising hexagram, the sixty-four hexagrams, hexagram judgment, line statement, detailed plain-language explanation",1787044933328]