Sheng
Judgment
升 元亨 用見大人 勿恤 南征 吉
It shall prosper greatly, and it shall be good to meet the great man. Do not worry. If you punish the south, you will be good
Interpretation
The Seung (Ascending) Hexagram has Kon (Earth) in the upper trigram and Son (Wind/Tree) in the lower trigram. Kon represents the earth, and Son represents wind and also trees. The image of the Seung hexagram is that of a tree growing from the earth. When a tree grows from the earth, it gradually rises upwards toward a higher place. Seung means to ascend.
In the commentary, the Baekseo Juyo refers to the term Yonggyeon as I-gyeon. The great figure refers to King Wen, and Hyul refers to the feeling of concern or anxiety. As one ascends gradually, this symbolizes a great prosperity. It is advised to meet a great person, not to worry, and to conquer the south, which will bring success.
For someone consulting the hexagram, it indicates a time for gradual advancement, with success and prosperity coming through steady progress. Meeting a great person and taking bold actions will be beneficial, and conquering the south will bring favorable results.
初六 允升,大吉
Initial Six: Allow elevation, great good fortune.
The "YOON" refers to progression, and "Win" means to rise. The military campaign of King Wen is progressing upward and will be successful. A person who receives this line is in a situation where progress is being made steadily and successfully. They are moving toward success with patience, and the inquiry will be highly favorable.
九二 孚乃利用禴,无咎
Nine Two: Faith allows for the use of sacrifices, no fault.
The character "ment" means trust, and "About" refers to a simple sacrificial offering. In this case, the king uses his trust in a modest victory sacrifice. The act of honoring ancestors will lead to success in future endeavors.
九三 升虛邑
Nine Three: Elevating the virtual city.
The term "He" refers to a large hill, and "He-eup" means a town situated on a large hill. When one reaches the top of a large hill, they will find success and benefit. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where they will rise to a position of high status and see their fortunes improve. The task will lead to success and prosperity.
六四 王用亨于岐山,吉,无咎
Six Four: The king uses the way of Qi Mountain, good fortune, no fault.
Success follows reverence for tradition. The task at hand will be auspicious and free of fault.
六五 貞吉,升階
Nine Five: Firm, good fortune, ascending the steps.
King Wen gradually expands his conquests, steadily rising and broadening his realm without hindrance. The task at hand will ascend unimpeded, with all things rising favorably, making it auspicious.
上六 冥升,利于不息之貞
Top Six: In the dark, elevation is beneficial to unceasing firmness.
King Wen tirelessly conquers by night, ceaselessly advancing with benefit. The task at hand demands relentless drive without pause, ensuring success and advantage.