Progress
"The sun rises over the earth. Brighten your bright virtue."
The Judgment
Progress. The powerful prince is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times.
Original Text
康侯用锡马蕃庶，昼日三接。
The Image
The sun rises over the earth: The image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue.
Original Text
明出地上，晋；君子以自昭明德。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"Progressing, but turned back. Perseverance brings good fortune. If one meets with no confidence, one should remain calm. No blame."
Do not be discouraged by setbacks. Stay calm and carry on.
Original: 晋如，摧如，贞吉。罔孚，裕无咎。
Six at the Place 2六二
"Progressing, but in sorrow. Perseverance brings good fortune. One obtains great happiness from one's ancestress."
Sorrow will pass. Deep support is available.
Original: 晋如，愁如，贞吉。受兹介福，于其王母。
Six at the Place 3六三
"All are in accord. Remorse disappears."
Unity with others removes obstacles.
Original: 众允，悔亡。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"Progress like a hamster. Perseverance brings danger."
Do not hoard resources. Insecurity leads to danger.
Original: 晋如鼫鼠，贞厉。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Remorse disappears. Take not gain and loss to heart. Undertakings bring good fortune. Everything serves to further."
Look beyond immediate gain and loss. Focus on the goal.
Original: 悔亡，失得勿恤，往吉，无不利。
Nine at the Top上九
"Making progress with the horns is permissible only for the purpose of punishing one's own city. To be conscious of danger brings good fortune. No blame. Perseverance brings humiliation."
Aggression should only be used to correct internal faults, not to attack others.
Original: 晋其角，维用伐邑，厉吉，无咎，贞吝。