The Image of Wind and Wood over the Mountain
This situation is the way of slow development leading to marriage.
The marriage can be with two people or developing a goal.
The process is the gradual development the way a tree grows.
Proceed in a slow peaceful manner, adapting to your environment.
Take your time making progress step by step in slow tranquility.
Don’t try to convince others of your way of doing things.
Be persistent, gentle and adaptable,
developing influence by your actions and good character.
Six in the first place
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. Wilhelm/Baynes
Begin very slowly. You might encounter some difficulty which is part of the process.
You don’t need to look for outside help now as you develop your own way of proceeding.
Six in the first place changes to hexagram 37.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 37.
Six in the second place
The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff.
Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune: Wilhelm/Baynes
You have grown in maturity on your path of development.
Share what you have and what you have learned.
Six in the second place changes to hexagram 57.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 57.
Nine in the third place
When you proceed too quickly progress stops.
You cannot force development of new growth.
What is destined happens in its own time.
Meditate on right action now.
Nine in the third place changes to hexagram 20.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 20.
Six in the fourth place
Take a break in the process of gradual development.
Relax. Take time to absorb your progress.
Six in the fourth place changes to hexagram 33.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 33.
Nine in the Fifth place
In slow gradual development you can feel that you are making no progress.
Rejoice. Be sure that you will achieve your desire when the time is right.
Nine in the Fifth place changes to hexagram 52.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 52.
Nine in the last Place
After living the path of continual gradual progress
you are a shining example for others to emulate.
Dance and celebrate with the feathers of achievement.
Nine in the last place changes to hexagram 39.
Paintings and Prescriptions hexagram 39.
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