Hexagram 35
Leap Forward
Jin (Progress) (火地晉)
Upper: ☲ Li (離) (Fire) · Lower: ☷ Kun (坤) (Earth)
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📊 Binary Architecture & The Six Lines
Top Line
Yang
Fifth Line
Yin
Fourth Line
Yang
Third Line
Yin
Second Line
Yin
Initial Line
Yin
Outer (Upper Trigram)
☲ Li (離)
Nature: Fire (火)
Element: Fire (火)
Inner (Lower Trigram)
☷ Kun (坤)
Nature: Earth (地)
Element: Earth (土)
📜 The Judgment (卦辭 / Guaci)
康侯用錫馬蕃庶，晝日三接。
The bright sun rises above the horizon. Step into the light of honor, rapid advancement, and public recognition.
🧭 The Image (大象傳 / Da Xiang) & Archetypal Conduct
明出地上，晉，君子以自昭明德。
The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue.
📖 The Lines (爻辭 / Yaoci)
- Line 1 初六Bottom line (1st) · Yin晉如，摧如，貞吉。罔孚，裕無咎。Advancing, then repulsed; steadfastness brings good fortune. If no one trusts him, remain calm and generous; no fault.
- Line 2 六二2nd line · Yin晉如，愁如，貞吉。受茲介福，于其王母。Advancing, yet in sorrow; steadfastness brings good fortune. One receives this great blessing from one's royal grandmother.
- Line 3 六三3rd line · Yin眾允，悔亡。All are in agreement; regret vanishes.
- Line 4 九四4th line · Yang晉如鼫鼠，貞厲。Advancing like a marmot; even if steadfast, perilous.
- Line 5 六五5th line · Yin悔亡，矢得勿恤，往吉無不利。Regret vanishes; do not worry about gain or loss; going brings good fortune, nothing is unfavorable.
- Line 6 上九Top line (6th) · Yang晉其角，維用伐邑，厲吉無咎，貞吝。Advancing with the horns; useful only for subduing one's own city; danger yet good fortune, no fault; but steadfastness brings regret.
Original line texts are transcribed from Wikisource (周易). The English renderings are literal working drafts under editorial review and may change.
✨ Practical Discernment & Life Guidance
💼 Career & Vision:
Step into the spotlight with confidence as merit and virtue receive public recognition and honors.
🤝 Relationships & Harmony:
Express warm appreciation openly to supporters and illuminate the team's shared successes.
💰 Wealth & Foundations:
Capitalize on expanding market reputation to scale enterprise value and secure handsome profits.