46. Pushing Upward
Shēng — Ascending
Trigrams
The Judgment
Pushing Upward has supreme success. One must see the great person. Fear not. Departure toward the south brings good fortune.
The Image
Earth above wind/wood — a tree growing from the earth, pushing upward with steady persistence. Each day a little higher, never rushing, never stopping.
Interpretation
Steady, persistent upward movement. Like a tree that grows by adding ring after ring, your advancement comes through consistent effort rather than dramatic leaps. This is not the flash of sudden success but the deep satisfaction of earned progress. Every step you take builds on the last. The environment supports your growth — obstacles yield to steady pressure. Keep climbing.
Advice
Keep pushing upward with steady, persistent effort. Don't seek shortcuts or dramatic breakthroughs. Each step builds on the last. Seek guidance from someone experienced. Your patient effort will be rewarded.
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