46 · Shēng · Pushing Upward
巽 Wind below, 坤 Earth above
The Judgment(the qualities implied in it) to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate.
Line 1The first SIX, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards with the welcome (of those above him). There will be great good fortune.
Line 2The second NINE, undivided, shows its subject with that sincerity which will make even the (small) offerings of the vernal sacrifice acceptable. There will be no error.
Line 3The third NINE, undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city.
Line 4The fourth SIX, divided, shows its subject employed by the king to present his offerings on mount Khî. There will be good fortune; there will be no mistake.
Line 5The fifth six, divided, shows its subject firmly correct, and therefore enjoying good fortune. He ascends the stairs (with all due ceremony).
Line 6The sixth six, divided, shows its subject advancing upwards blindly. Advantage will be found in a ceaseless maintenance of firm correctness.
— James Legge, 1882
Text: James Legge's 1882 translation (public domain), lightly presented. Our own reading of each hexagram is being written.