Jian

Judgment

漸 女歸吉 利貞

Women will be good if they go to marriage. it will be beneficial.

Interpretation

The Jeong Hexagram has Son (Wind) in the upper trigram and Gan (Mountain) in the lower trigram. Son represents wind and also trees, while Gan represents a mountain. The image of this hexagram shows a tree growing on top of a mountain. The tree on the mountain grows and gradually rises upwards. Jeong means to advance.

In the commentary, Gwi refers to a woman marrying, which is considered auspicious. When a woman marries, it is a favorable sign, and the matter being asked about will be beneficial.

For someone who draws this hexagram, it suggests that they should not be complacent in their current situation but should follow the proper steps and move forward. Just as a tree grows steadily on the mountain, it is a time when progress can be made by following the right sequence. Even if a big opportunity appears immediately before you, it is better not to rush into it but to proceed in an orderly manner. Like a woman who grows and marries according to the natural course of life, the question you are asking will lead to a favorable outcome if approached in the proper order.

初六 鴻漸于干,小子厲,有言,无咎

Initial Nine: The bird rises with the dry, small child is anxious, has words, no harm.

Hong refers to a goose. Jeom means to advance, and Gan refers to a borrowed word for a bank or shore, and So refers to a child. Yeon means scolding. When a goose flies, it is to stimulate excitement, and the main point follows. If a child approaches the shore, it is dangerous and should be scolded to prevent harm. A person who consults the oracle and receives this line is in a situation where a child is about to approach a dangerous shore. A wrong step could lead to disaster for both the person and their family. Caution is needed.

六二 鴻漸于磐,飲食衎衎,吉

Six Second: The bird rises at the stone, eating and drinking with joy, good fortune.

The term "class" refers to a mound by the water, and "Inter" means to enjoy oneself. The situation depicts a harmonious and happy life, marked by joy and prosperity. This is a favorable time, suggesting satisfaction and contentment in one’s current circumstances.

九三 鴻漸于陸。夫征不復,婦孕不育,凶,利禦寇.

Nine Third: The bird rises on the land. Departure is irreversible, wife is not fertile, danger, benefits from guarding.

The term "Yuk" refers to a high plain, while "Bok" means to return. "Ing" means to carry a child, and "Yuk" refers to childbirth. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where things are not going well, with setbacks and misfortunes like a wife losing a child. The task will not proceed smoothly, and the outcome will be unfavorable.

六四 鴻漸于木,或得其桷,无咎

Six Fourth: The bird rises on wood, may obtain its wings, no harm.

Preparation leads to a solid start. The task at hand will be free of fault.

九五 鴻漸于陵.婦三歲不孕,終莫之勝,吉

Nine Fifth: The bird rises to the hill. Wife is infertile for three years, in the end, no victory, good fortune.

After three childless years, the wife conceives again as her husband returns from campaign, doubling joy. The task at hand will bring layered blessings and happiness, making it auspicious.

上九 鴻漸于陸,其羽可用爲儀,吉

Top Nine: The bird rises on the land, its wings are used as an instrument, good fortune.

Using goose feathers for dance restores a wedded woman’s happy home. The task at hand will sustain a joyful life, promising auspiciousness.