Hexagram 53
漸 Jiàn
Development (Gradual Progress)
巽
Xun — Gentle
Wind/Wood · Eldest Daughter
艮
Gen — Keeping Still
Mountain · Youngest Son
Development. The maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.
On the mountain, a tree: the image of Development. Thus the superior person abides in dignity and virtue, in order to improve the mores.
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.
The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.
The wild goose gradually draws near the plateau. The man goes forth and does not return. The woman carries a child but does not bring it forth. Misfortune. It furthers one to fight off robbers.
The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
The wild goose gradually draws near the summit. For three years the woman has no child. In the end nothing can hinder her. Good fortune.
The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.