





35. Jìn 晉
PROGRESS, ASCENDANCE, RISE
Key Concepts:
recognition, advancement, reward, rapid and easy changes, generosity
You will achieve success effortlessly. Share your success with those around you!
Above is the trigram Li (Fire), below is the trigram Kun (Earth). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is the Sun rising above the Earth, the time of sunrise. The rising sun brings new beginnings and hope for the future, hence the hexagram Jin foretells a period of confident advancement forward and the emergence of many opportunities. Obstacles do not hinder this advancement, or they will soon be eliminated, and we are provided with the opportunity to achieve our goal.
Just as sunlight illuminates everything around, so can clarity come to you about what was previously hidden or unclear. Complexity and difficulty give way to clarity and order. You have either already achieved the desired result or will soon achieve it. This is an excellent omen, as you are likely to succeed without exerting too much effort. However, remember that just as struggle strengthens character, too easy advancement forward can weaken it. Let success not go to your head, remember that this period will someday come to an end, as changes are constant, and fighting them is pointless.
Now we shine like the Sun, but do not forget that any radiance occurs for someone else. Make sure that the rays of your success illuminate other people, create friendship and opportunities for further prosperity. Be grateful and share your success with loved ones and friends.
Avoid satiety and pride; in such moments, it is easy to fall into the trap of selfishness. Remember, everyone can move from darkness to clarity. Enlightenment is clarification. Ancient Daoists believed that man is inherently endowed with a divine nature of recognizing good and the ability to do good. Remember about inner harmony and steadiness.
Just as sunlight illuminates everything around, so can clarity come to you about what was previously hidden or unclear. Complexity and difficulty give way to clarity and order. You have either already achieved the desired result or will soon achieve it. This is an excellent omen, as you are likely to succeed without exerting too much effort. However, remember that just as struggle strengthens character, too easy advancement forward can weaken it. Let success not go to your head, remember that this period will someday come to an end, as changes are constant, and fighting them is pointless.
Now we shine like the Sun, but do not forget that any radiance occurs for someone else. Make sure that the rays of your success illuminate other people, create friendship and opportunities for further prosperity. Be grateful and share your success with loved ones and friends.
Avoid satiety and pride; in such moments, it is easy to fall into the trap of selfishness. Remember, everyone can move from darkness to clarity. Enlightenment is clarification. Ancient Daoists believed that man is inherently endowed with a divine nature of recognizing good and the ability to do good. Remember about inner harmony and steadiness.
I Ching Talking
If you remain steadfast in prominence and in suppression, there will be happiness
Hexagram Line Descriptions

If, in advancing and retreating, you remain steadfast, there will be happiness.
There will be no trust,
But if you approach this generously, there will be no slander.
Despite your doubts, the right actions will lead to success and development

If you remain steadfast in prominence and in suppression, there will be happiness.
You will receive such great grace from your sovereign's mother.
Continue attempts to connect with those who can assist you

Trust of many. Regret vanishes.
You are greatly supported by those who believe in you

If you venture forth like a hamster, perseverance will be terrible.
Your current behavior may expose unwanted secrets

Regret vanishes.
Do not take loss or gain too close to heart. Nothing unfavorable.
Great success is possible without using force or arrogance

Exhibit your horns only to punish your city.
The position is terrible, but it leads to happiness.
There will be no slander.
Perseverance leads to regret.
Restrain yourself and treat your work colleagues with respect