In relationships
In relationships, “Pushing Upward” asks you to join ascent with effort. Move from the ground upward, seek benevolent support, and do not be ashamed of steady work.
Hexagram 46 · Sheng
䷭ Pushing Upward
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Growth is possible through gradual ascent: each small step roots the next and opens a wider space.
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Core meaning
Growth is possible through gradual ascent: each small step roots the next and opens a wider space.
Practical direction
Move from the ground upward, seek benevolent support, and do not be ashamed of steady work.
How to apply the meaning to your question
In work and practical matters
In work and practical matters, the key is ascent. Move from the ground upward, seek benevolent support, and do not be ashamed of steady work.
Inner development
On the inner level, this hexagram opens the theme of effort. Growth is possible through gradual ascent: each small step roots the next and opens a wider space.
The shadow to watch
Comparing your pace with another’s turns natural ascent into a feeling of chronic lateness.
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Frequently asked questions
What does I Ching hexagram 46, Pushing Upward, mean?
Growth is possible through gradual ascent: each small step roots the next and opens a wider space.
What guidance does hexagram 46 offer?
Move from the ground upward, seek benevolent support, and do not be ashamed of steady work.
What does Pushing Upward mean for relationships?
In relationships, “Pushing Upward” asks you to join ascent with effort. Move from the ground upward, seek benevolent support, and do not be ashamed of steady work.
What shadow should be watched in this hexagram?
Comparing your pace with another’s turns natural ascent into a feeling of chronic lateness.
Consult the I Ching
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