Hexagram 46 • Pushing Upward • Shen

The image of Earth over Wind and Wood

Act like plants that grow slowly one day at a time.
They begin as a seed that pushes up from the earth
to become what was embedded in the seed’s DNA code.
When a plant produces seeds that fall back to Earth a new cycle begins.

Identify with the power of the time you are living in and ride with that energy.
Have a clear goal. Use willpower to rise from obscurity to being known in the world.
Cultivate people who will help you in your climb to power and recognition.
Be inspired to realize your potential with ever renewing energy. Never give up.

Six in the first place

Pushing upward begins with roots seeded by those who came before you.
A new growth cycle holds the key for development of full realization of one’s self.

Six in the first place Changes to hexagram 11.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 11.

Nine in the second place

Follow your heart.
Act with modesty and truth.
You will be accepted for who you are.

Nine in the second place changes to hexagram 15.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 15.

Nine the third place

While your path to growth opens up proceed with caution.
Enjoy the moment of being in the right place at the right time.

Nine the the third place changes to hexagram 7.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram hexagram 7.

Six in the fourth place

When the goal of your soul has matured and blossomed
the fruit of this devotion will live beyond your life time.

Six in the fourth place changes to hexagram 32.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram hexagram 32.

Six in the fifth place

After proceeding slowly, one step at a time, you achieve your goal.
Don’t become drunk with the power of success.
Remain mindful while celebrating.

Six in the fifth place changes to hexagram 48.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram 48.

Six in the last place

When you blindly followed a path that is not really yours
you will become exhausted and have to begin the climb again.

Six in the last place changes to hexagram 18.
Paintings and prescriptions hexagram hexagram 18.

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