Gradual Progress becomes Abundance

What to read, in order

Marked ● is what Zhu Xi's tradition puts at the center for this number of moving lines.

1. ●Line 2 of 55 Abundance, which stays still

   Although you're resolved and conditions are good for getting what you want, the wrong people are standing in your way. If you keep doing what's right and don't let yourself be pulled off course, you'll succeed.

   Full is the awning: at noon the Dipper is seen. Going earns suspicion and harm. If there is sincere trust that unfolds, good fortune.

2. ●Line 3 of 55 Abundance, which stays still

   If your spirits sink, any obstacle, however small, will stop you from reaching what you want.

   Full is the curtain: at noon the faint small stars are seen. The right arm is broken. No fault.

3. The judgment of 53 Gradual Progress

   You'll make progress, and it will come step by step, gradually, through stages that make it lasting and stable. Trying to speed things up will bring delays and obstacles. Keep at it, one rung at a time.

   The woman goes to be married: good fortune. Constancy is favorable.

4. Line 1 of 53 Gradual Progress

   Your first steps may be slow, and through lack of experience it may look at first as if you'll fail, so people will talk. Nothing to fear.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the shore. The young one is in danger; there is talk. No fault.

5. Line 4 of 53 Gradual Progress

   In the middle of your progress, situations come up that are out of your control. Don't despair: act with caution and respond wisely to these obstacles. That way you'll stay safe while conditions improve.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the tree. Perhaps it finds a flat branch. No fault.

6. Line 5 of 53 Gradual Progress

   In the middle of your progress you're cut off, and hostile people stir up misunderstandings around you. All you can do is wait calmly for this to pass; it will pass on its own.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the hill. For three years the wife does not conceive; in the end nothing overcomes her. Good fortune.

7. Line 6 of 53 Gradual Progress

   You're moving successfully toward your goal. You'll get what you want and may even inspire others.

   The wild goose moves by degrees to the high plain. Its feathers can serve in the ritual dance. Good fortune.

8. The judgment of 55 Abundance

   You're growing toward a period of satisfaction and abundance. It will last for a while, and when it ends, stay calm, without sadness or worry. Enjoy it while it lasts, and when it wanes, keep your spirits up and enjoy what you've achieved.

   Success. The king reaches it. Do not grieve: the noonday sun is fitting.

The trigrams

The way back

Other transformations of Gradual Progress

• → 10Treading Carefullylines 1, 2, 3, and 4
• → 41Decreaselines 1, 2, 3, and 5
• → 14Wealthlines 1, 2, 4, and 5
• → 21Bitinglines 1, 3, 4, and 5
• → 64Transitionlines 2, 3, 4, and 5
• → 60Thriftlines 1, 2, 3, and 6
• → 43Overflowinglines 1, 2, 4, and 6
• → 17Adaptinglines 1, 3, 4, and 6
• → 47Overwhelmedlines 2, 3, 4, and 6
• → 11Well-Beinglines 1, 2, 5, and 6
• → 24Coming Backlines 1, 3, 5, and 6
• → 7The Armylines 2, 3, 5, and 6
• → 32What Lastslines 2, 4, 5, and 6
• → 16Passionlines 3, 4, 5, and 6