Hexagram 46 - Ascending Hexagram - I Ching 64 Hexagrams

Fortune

If you steadily rise and persist in your efforts, you will surely achieve good results.

It describes that in the initial stage, although one’s position is low, as long as you work steadily and gain recognition, you can rise smoothly. Officials may have opportunities for promotion, and businessmen may see rising prices and considerable profits.

Neutral

With integrity and by performing small rituals to express piety and humility, Misfortune can be avoided.

It describes that during the process of ascending, you must maintain integrity and act cautiously, avoiding excessive haste. Officials may have opportunities for promotion, and businessmen can achieve considerable profits if they operate with integrity.

Neutral

Entering an empty city may seem unrewarding, but it is still progress because the path ahead becomes broader.

It indicates that in the process of rising, immediate changes may not be evident; many things require a quantitative change before a qualitative transformation occurs. Do not lose heart—this is only a transitional stage. Officials may eventually attain important positions, and businessmen with fast-moving goods can profit.

Fortune

The king performs a ritual sacrifice at Qishan, expressing respect for the deities, thus obtaining good fortune and avoiding Misfortune.

It portrays that in your career or life, gratitude and respect for others can lead to better development and assistance. Officials may hold important positions, and businessmen may have abundant goods, as if aided by divine assistance.

Fortune

Persist in doing the right thing and rise step by step, just like ascending stairs steadily.

It suggests that the process of ascending must be grounded and not rushed in order to progress steadily. Officials will be promoted, and businessmen with stable operations will obtain lasting benefits.

Neutral

Continuously rising out of darkness, though fraught with difficulties, will eventually lead to success if perseverance is maintained.

It depicts that when facing challenges, one should not give up easily; by persisting in the right direction, one can overcome obstacles. Officials may retire due to impediments, and businessmen may face difficulties, losing both resources and assets.