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Hexagram 46 Sheng

The hexagram Sheng embodies the image of a tree growing out of the earth. Its judgment uses the phrase "marching south brings good fortune" as a metaphor for how life needs the warmth of sunlight.

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Upper trigram ☷坤 · 地 · 顺
Lower trigram ☴巽 · 风 · 入

Classical Sources

Judgment

元亨,用见大人,勿恤,南征吉。

Modern rendering

Pushing Upward. Supreme success. It furthers one to see the great person. Do not worry. Setting forth toward the south brings good fortune.

Image

地中生木,升。君子以顺德,积小以高大。

Overview

The hexagram Sheng embodies the image of a tree growing out of the earth. Its judgment uses the phrase "marching south brings good fortune" as a metaphor for how life needs the warmth of sunlight. The Xiang commentary explains "the soft rises with the times" to show that ascent depends on the right timing and cannot be forced. Looking at the hexagram's image, growth is a continuous process, and also one in which small accumulations build into something great.

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Common Questions

What does Hexagram 46 Sheng mean?

Hexagram 46, Sheng (Pushing Upward), should be read from the source note first: The hexagram Sheng embodies the image of a tree growing out of the earth. Its judgment uses the phrase "marching south brings good fortune" as a metaphor for how life needs the warmth of sunlight. Yarrow uses it for reflection, not fixed prediction.

How should I use Hexagram 46 for a decision?

Name one concrete decision, cast once, then read the Judgment, Image, and source note before the AI reflection. A good first question is: what should I protect, change, or wait on?

Can Yarrow show this hexagram offline?

Yes. Yarrow keeps the 64 hexagrams, trigrams, classical sources, Yilin notes, and journal on the device. Network is used only when you ask for the AI reading.

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