The wisdom of I Ching

Chapter 50 No.40 Liugua Sheng
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Sheng, Yuanheng, use it to see adults, don't shirts, Nan Zhengji.This hexagram is the "comprehensive hexagram" opposite to Cui hexagram. Gathering is a negative combination force, while promotion is a positive action. The two hexagrams are opposite and complement each other.

"Xu Gua Zhuan": "Those who gather together are called ascending, so they are accepted to ascend." "Ascension" means ascending, which means ascending.The rising hexagram comes from the Jie hexagram, and the "six three" of the Jie hexagram rises, and when it is exchanged with the "nine four", it becomes the rising hexagram.Ascension itself has the meaning of access, and the lower hexagram "Xun" and the upper hexagram "Kun" are both smooth. Therefore, being in the middle of the lower hexagram and corresponding to the "Sixth Five-Year Plan" is also a very prosperous image.With "[-]" fortitude and the virtue of moderation, you will definitely be quoted by great figures, so don't worry.The south is the direction that people naturally face, and it is also equivalent to the top. When meeting a great person, one must go up. Therefore, it is auspicious to go south.

"Yuan" says: Softness is promoted by time, obedience is smooth, firmness is moderate, so it is "prosperous". "Use to see adults", don't sympathize; there are celebrations. "Southern Zhengji", Zhixing also.

This hexagram is the "six-three" soft line of the solution hexagram. It has the opportunity to rise and become a rising hexagram. No matter in terms of the character of the upper and lower hexagrams, and the overall shape of the hexagram, it is a very prosperous image.You don't have to worry about meeting great people; it means that there will be auspicious celebrations, and it is auspicious to go to the south; it means that you should carry out your ambitions in the world.

"Elephant" says: Wood grows in the ground, and it rises; a gentleman uses Shunde, and he accumulates small to grow tall.In this hexagram, the upper hexagram "Kun" is the earth.In the next hexagram, "Xun" sun wood, trees grow in the ground, and they grow and rise continuously.Trees are growing all the time, and if they stop growing, they will wither; a gentleman should also imitate this spirit, be cautious of his own virtue, keep improving, start from a small place, and accumulate to a great place.

Sixth day: Yunsheng, good luck.

"Xiang" said: "Yunsheng is auspicious", and Shanghe Zhi also. "Yun" means faith and sincerity. The yin line of "the sixth day" is soft and soft, and it is the main line of the next hexagram "Xun" at the lowest position.The Xun hexagram is smooth. When ascending, the docile "sixth day of the sixth day" cannot ascend by its own strength. It can only follow the two Yang lines that are close to it, and it can rise accordingly, which is very auspicious. The "upper" mentioned in "Xiang Zhuan" refers to the two yang lines above, which are like-minded with the "sixth day of the first day" and can follow and move forward.

This line shows that in the process of promotion, one should follow like-minded predecessors to be successful.

Ninety-two: Fu Nai used 禴, no fault.

"Xiang" said: "Fu" of "Ninety Two".There is joy too.This "Yao Ci" is the same as the "Six Two" of Cui Gua.The "six two" in Cui hexagram is soft and moderate, corresponding to the vigorous and moderate "ninth five"; in this hexagram, the "nine two" in the rigidity corresponds to the "six five" in softness, and it also interacts with the gods situation is similar.As long as you are sincere and sincere to the gods, you can get blessings and there will be no disasters.Therefore, "Xiang Zhuan" said: Because of the sincerity of "Ninety Two", there will be celebrations.

This line shows that in the promotion, there must be integrity, and there is no need to stick to the form.

Nine three: Shengxuyi.

"Xiang" said: "Shengxu Township", there is no doubt about it. "Xuyi" is an uninhabited village.The center of the yang line is full, and the center of the yin line is empty. The upper hexagram "Kun" is all yin lines, so it is empty; the kun hexagram is the earth, so it is compared with an empty village. "[-]" is resolute and determined to advance, and there is an empty village in front of it. Without any doubts, you can move forward with confidence.

This line shows that Jin should move forward bravely.June Fourth: Wang Yongheng lived in Qishan, good luck and no blame.

"Xiang" said: "Wang Yong prospered in Qishan", which is also a matter of course.The "Yaoci" of the hexagram "Shangliu" said: "Wang Yong is prosperous in Xishan." Xishan is Qishan, which is located in the west of the capital of Zhou State.Many ancient commentators said that the "Shang Liu" and this line of Sui Gua meant that King Wen of Zhou moved to the foot of Mount Qi to escape the invasion of the barbarians and the Di Di.

In ancient times, sacrifices were divided according to class. Emperors offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, and feudal lords were also called kings. "June [-]th" is gentle and upright, and can be promoted smoothly, just like a king ascending Qishan to offer sacrifices, auspicious and without disasters.Because sacrifices must be sincere, as long as they are sincere, anything can be successful, so sacrifices are also used as a metaphor in the Sheng hexagram. "Xiang Zhuan" said: Sacrifice is the right thing to do. Doing what you should do will surely be auspicious and there will be no disaster.

This line shows that one should follow the proper path to ascend.Sixth Five-Year: Zhenji, promotion.

"Xiang" said: "Zhenji, promotion", great achievement.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "The result of divination is auspicious, and every step of the way is like climbing a step."

Upper Six: Ascension of the Ming Dynasty is beneficial to the endless chastity.

"Xiang" said: "Mingsheng" is above, and you can't get rich if you eliminate it.

"Xiang Zhuan" said: "Yin Qi rises" to the top, indicating that the upper Yin Qi has begun to subside.Ming: Darkness, representing Yin Qi.

Comprehensive overview of the ascending hexagram

【Meaning】Climb up the steps—to develop step by step.

【Hexagram Meaning】Developed, advanced, enterprising, progressive.

[Introduction] The so-called ascending means ascending, which means that the tender wood (Xun) under the ground (Kun) sprouts new buds and quickly stretches toward the sky.There are three hexagrams (Jin, Sheng, Jian) ​​that represent rising, but from the perspective of smooth growth, this hexagram is the best one.In terms of momentum, the "Jin" with the rising sun is the most, but there are some risks and deviations.This hexagram expresses the meaning of going up with a solid and confident attitude.

This kind of mentality is described in "Zhuan Zhuan", which includes three types: those who get the right time, those who cultivate strength, and those who get support.That is to say, the growth of tender shoots requires the arrival of spring, which must have strong vitality and rich nutrients.

[Gua Yi] The upper hexagram Kun is the earth, and the lower hexagram Xun is the wind.The earth's air is rising, and the wind is also moving from the bottom to the top. The up and down are in harmony, and they go up together, which symbolizes the rise.And thus expounds that the promotion period of life and career should grasp the principle of benefiting the world.

[Structural model] Ascend to the top, be virtuous and assist to ascend, obey and be righteous, have no danger and no defense, integrity should rise, ascend to auspiciousness, ascend (progressive, high promotion).

[Yin and Yang] four yin and two yang.

[Position] The Yin position of the first line and the fifth line is not correct, the Yang position of the second line is not correct, and the Yang position of the fourth line and the sixth line is positive.

[Status] Promising tycoon, auspicious expedition.

[Thinking mode] The rising hexagram rises together through the earth's air and wind, and the trees grow from the ground, rising and growing up.Explain the principles of development and rise and the principles to be followed: (1) Unite with like-minded people around you. (2) Have a long-term vision and have a firm goal. (3) There must be a solid foundation for development and rise.

(4) Step by step development, enough is enough.

【Philosophical Enlightenment】Through the earth atmosphere and customs in the natural scene rise together, trees, people and land are all born underground, and the status quo is constantly growing and rising.People's moral character and all kinds of knowledge are also accumulating small and growing, and they rise simultaneously.

[Decision-making thinking] "Small things make big things, step by step." In life and career, this is a kind of hope and expectation.When the career has progressed, the official position has been promoted, and the wealth has increased, one should also pay attention to:
(1) Pay attention to the selection of talents or make friends and choose good ones.

(2) Advancement should be based on a solid foundation.

(3) It is necessary to upgrade gradually, not to advance rashly.

(4) Promotion should be done in moderation, grasp the limit, and not be greedy.

(5) Accumulate more strength, so that there is support for advancement, and it will be a matter of course.

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