Pushing Upward
Wood grows up through the earth; rise gradually and steadily.
The Judgment
“Supreme success. Seek the great person; have no fear. Setting out to the south brings good fortune.”
The Lines
Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).
Meaning
A tree pushes up through the soil, growing without haste. This is gradual, well-founded ascent—effort that accumulates into rise.
Guidance
Advance step by step with persistence; steady, grounded effort carries you upward.
When This Hexagram Appears
Gradual promotion or growth, rewarded by patient, consistent upward effort.
FAQ about Hexagram 46
What does Hexagram 46, Pushing Upward, mean?
Pushing Upward (地风升, hexagram 46 of the I Ching). A tree pushes up through the soil, growing without haste. This is gradual, well-founded ascent—effort that accumulates into rise.
What is the Judgment of the Pushing Upward hexagram?
The Judgment reads: “Supreme success. Seek the great person; have no fear. Setting out to the south brings good fortune.” Wood grows up through the earth; rise gradually and steadily.
What guidance does Hexagram 46 offer?
Advance step by step with persistence; steady, grounded effort carries you upward.
When does the Pushing Upward hexagram apply?
Gradual promotion or growth, rewarded by patient, consistent upward effort.