Hexagram 35
Jìn - Progress
晋
Meaning and Overview
The hexagram Jin (Progress) is composed of Li (Fire, the sun) above and Kun (Earth) below, symbolizing the sun rising over the earth, illuminating all—the meaning of 'brightness emerging above the earth.' Jin signifies advancement or promotion, and this hexagram is auspicious. The hexagram statement says: 'The noble lord is granted many horses by the king, and in a single day he is received three times.' This shows the noble lord enjoys the king's high trust and favor, making him a political star. The hexagram statement is excellent, and all six line statements are favorable; four lines are auspicious, and the first line indicates steady progress.
Chinese Interpretation
《晋》卦卦象是上卦为离为日，下卦为坤为地，太阳照耀大地，光明普照大地，即辞所说的“明出地上”之意。晋即晋升，《晋》卦是好卦。卦辞说“康侯用锡马蕃庶，昼日三接”，康侯得到君王宠幸赏赐，一天之内就接见了三次，可见康侯得到君王高度信任，康侯称得上是一位政治明星了。《晋》卦的卦辞很好，六辞也都好，四个爻吉利，初六晋升踏实。
Line Interpretations
These passages include the core hexagram statement, the six moving line texts, and traditional commentary where available. Read them as layered guidance: the early lines describe the root of the situation, while later lines reveal development, pressure, and outcome.
康侯用锡马蕃庶，昼日三接。
康侯被天子赏赐了许许多多的马匹，一个白天之内被天子接见了三次。
The noble lord is granted many horses by the king, and in a single day he is received three times.
The noble lord is granted many horses by the Son of Heaven, and in one day he is received three times.
初六，晋如摧如，贞吉；罔孚，裕无咎。
初六爻，前进时遇上阻碍，坚守正道，吉祥。还没有赢得别人的信任，宽缓下来，慢慢等待时机，不会有过错。
At the beginning, six in the first place: Advancing, but repulsed. Perseverance brings good fortune. If no trust is yet placed in him, let him be generous and there will be no blame.
The first six line: When advancing, encountering obstacles. Persevering in correctness brings good fortune. If you have not yet won others' trust, relax and wait patiently for the right moment; there will be no fault.
六二，晋如愁如，贞吉；受兹介福，于其王母。
六二爻，前进时忧愁担心，坚守正道，将会获得吉祥。接受到如此大的福气，是从他的母后那里得来的。
Six in the second place: Advancing, but full of anxiety. Perseverance brings good fortune. One receives this great blessing from his grandmother.
The second six line: When advancing, feeling anxious and worried. Persevering in correctness will bring good fortune. Receiving such great blessing comes from his queen mother.
六三，众允，悔亡。
六三爻，赢得众人的信任，悔恨消除了。
Six in the third place: All are in accord. Remorse disappears.
The third six line: Winning the trust of the multitude, regret vanishes.
九四，晋如鼫鼠，贞厉。
九四爻，像鼠一样，没有过硬的本领，却要冒进，十分危险。
Nine in the fourth place: Advancing like a hamster. Perseverance brings danger.
The fourth nine line: Like a rat, lacking real ability yet pushing forward rashly—this is very dangerous.
六五，悔亡，失得勿恤，往吉，无不利。
六五爻，悔恨消除了，不用担心得到什么或者失去什么，往前进，必然会获得吉祥，无所不利。
Six in the fifth place: Remorse disappears. Do not worry about gain or loss. Going forward brings good fortune; nothing is unfavorable.
The fifth six line: Regret vanishes. Do not worry about gain or loss. Advancing forward will surely bring good fortune; nothing is unfavorable.