I CHING HEXAGRAM
Hexagram 35: Progress
Chin · 晉
Swift, recognized advance, like the rising sun. Progress that illuminates rather than dazzles.
- progress
- recognition
- expansion
- clarity
- Upper trigram
- Fire 離 · Clarity
- Lower trigram
- Earth 坤 · Receptivity
The Judgment
PROGRESS. The powerful prince is honored with horses in great number. In a single day he is received three times.
The Image
The sun rises over the earth. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue.
Meaning
The hexagram 'Progress' carries the energy of Fire (Clarity) acting upon Earth (Receptivity). This moment asks for balance between clinging outwardly and supporting inwardly.
In love
In relationships, the interplay suggests warmth and dependence combined with devotion and care. Check that communication is clear.
In work and business
At work, the energy favors intelligence and vision grounded in administration and support. Consolidate your base.
Symbolism
The image of Fire above Earth suggests a natural dynamic of clarity over receptivity.
The six lines
Lines are counted from the bottom (1) to the top (6). A line is read only when it changes in your cast.
Six in the 1st place
First position: fragility in the first steps. The line is seated in the lower trigram, Earth (Receptivity) — it acts in the inner world of the figure.
Early, subtle signs of change. Watch the small details before they grow. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Early, subtle signs of change. Watch the small details before they grow. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Six in the 2nd place
Second position: receptivity in its proper place. The line is seated in the lower trigram, Earth (Receptivity) — it acts in the inner world of the figure.
Natural balance. Act with correctness and simplicity, without artifice. It stands in its own place and at the center of the trigram: the strongest seat a line can hold, and whatever it asks for, it has the means to sustain. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Natural balance. Act with correctness and simplicity, without artifice. It stands in its own place and at the center of the trigram: the strongest seat a line can hold, and whatever it asks for, it has the means to sustain. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Six in the 3rd place
Third position: weakness at a point that demands strength. The line is seated in the lower trigram, Earth (Receptivity) — it acts in the inner world of the figure.
A vulnerable position at a moment of crossing. Discretion and prudence protect. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
A vulnerable position at a moment of crossing. Discretion and prudence protect. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Nine in the 4th place
Fourth position: the minister at the ruler’s side. The line is seated in the upper trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the manifest world of the figure.
Close to the goal, but in a delicate position. Advance with tact, not with impetus. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Close to the goal, but in a delicate position. Advance with tact, not with impetus. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Six in the 5th place
Fifth position: ruling through moderation. The line is seated in the upper trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the manifest world of the figure.
Authority exercised with gentleness. Success comes from measure, not from imposition. It stands out of place, yet holds the center of the trigram — centrality offsets the mismatch, so long as measure is kept. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Authority exercised with gentleness. Success comes from measure, not from imposition. It stands out of place, yet holds the center of the trigram — centrality offsets the mismatch, so long as measure is kept. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Nine in the 6th place
Sixth position: beyond the summit, the excess. The line is seated in the upper trigram, Fire (Clarity) — it acts in the manifest world of the figure.
The cycle has reached its end. Insisting past this point turns success into a fall. Withdraw with dignity. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
The cycle has reached its end. Insisting past this point turns success into a fall. Withdraw with dignity. It stands out of place: the nature of the line does not match the position, so it demands more awareness than talent. And all of this inside the figure of Progress — the matter is progress: that is the theme this line is changing.
Frequently asked questions
What does hexagram 35 mean?
Progress (Chin): The hexagram 'Progress' carries the energy of Fire (Clarity) acting upon Earth (Receptivity). This moment asks for balance between clinging outwardly and supporting inwardly.
What does hexagram 35 say about love?
In relationships, the interplay suggests warmth and dependence combined with devotion and care. Check that communication is clear.
What does hexagram 35 say about work?
At work, the energy favors intelligence and vision grounded in administration and support. Consolidate your base.