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Hexagram 53
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Development (Gradual Progress)
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Expression
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Chien suggests to us the marriage of a young lady, and the good fortune (attending it). There will be advantage in being firm and correct.
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Judgement
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Development. The maiden Is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.
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Image
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On the mountain, a tree. Image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, In order to improve the mores.
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69
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Expression:
The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.
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Image:
'Their feathers can be used as ornaments. There will be good fortune:'--(the object and character of the subject of the line) cannot be disturbed.
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95
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Expression:
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.
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Image:
'In the end the natural issue cannot be prevented. There will be good fortune:'--(the subject of the line) will get what he desires.
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64
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Expression:
The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
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Image:
'They may light on the flat branches:'--there is docility (in the line) going on to flexible penetration.
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93
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Expression:
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.
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Image:
'A husband goes and does not return:'--he separates himself from his comrades. 'A wife is pregnant, but will not nourish her child:'--she has failed in her (proper) course. 'It might be advantageous in resisting plunderers:'--by acting as here indicated men would preserve one another.
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62
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Expression:
The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.
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Image:
'They eat and drink joyfully and at ease:'--but not without having earned their food.
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16
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Expression:
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.
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Image:
'The danger of a small officer (as represented in the first line)' is owing to no fault of his in the matter of what is right.
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