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Progress

晋 (Jìn)

Hexagram #35

Hexagram Structure

6
Yin Line
5
Yin Line
4
Yin Line
3
Yang Line
2
Yin Line
1
Yang Line

Upper Trigram

Fire

Lower Trigram

Earth

Core Essence

Keywords

advancementprogressrecognitiongrowth

Meaning

Represents advancement, progress, and the recognition of one's achievements.

Guidance

Continue your progress with confidence. Your efforts are being recognized.

Classical Texts

Judgment

Progress. The powerful prince is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times.

晋：康侯用锡马蕃庶，昼日三接。

Image

The sun rises over the earth: the image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue.

明出地上，晋；君子以自昭明德。

Hexagram Story & Origin

The Progress hexagram symbolizes advancement and upward trends. 'Jin' means advance and rise, like the rising sun. Mao Sui's self-recommendation embodies the spirit of the Jin hexagram - daring to showcase one's talents. The Jin hexagram teaches us: opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared; we should dare to express ourselves, be positive, and constantly strive forward.

Detailed Analysis

**Hexagram Composition:** Upper Trigram: Fire Lower Trigram: Earth **Judgment Analysis:** Progress. The powerful prince is honored with horses in large numbers. In a single day he is granted audience three times. 晋：康侯用锡马蕃庶，昼日三接。 **Image Wisdom:** The sun rises over the earth: the image of Progress. Thus the superior man himself brightens his bright virtue. 明出地上，晋；君子以自昭明德。 **Modern Application:** In today's society, the wisdom of Progress can guide us: • Continue your progress with confidence. Your efforts are being recognized. • Keywords: advancement, progress, recognition, growth • Core Concept: Represents advancement, progress, and the recognition of one's achievements.

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