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Hexagram #53
䷴ 渐 · Development (Gradual Progress)
Jiàn
Contents
卦象组成 · Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram (上卦)
☴
巽
Wind / The Gentle
Lower Trigram (下卦)
☶
艮
Mountain / Keeping Still
卦辞 · Judgement
女归吉，利贞。
Development. The maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.
《周易》— Zhouyi / Book of Changes
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Classical Text
- Registry ID:
- zhouyi-ctext
- Scope:
- Hexagram judgments and line statements are labeled as classical Zhouyi text.
- Reference:
- https://ctext.org/book-of-changes/zh
象辞 · Image
山上有木，渐；君子以居贤德善俗。
On the mountain, a tree: The image of Development. Thus the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, in order to improve the mores.
现代释义 · Modern Interpretation
上卦巽（风/木），下卦艮（山）。此卦强调入与止的配合，提示在变化中找到稳固的立场。古辞曰「女归吉，利贞。」，可理解为在生长与推进时仍需保持方向感。
Dao Oracle 解读边界— Dao Oracle Interpretation Policy
Source Tier / 来源层级
- Tier:
- Dao Oracle Interpretation
- Registry ID:
- dao-oracle-interpretation-policy
- Scope:
- Modern guidance is Dao Oracle reflective interpretation, not a direct classical quotation or professional advice.
应用场景 · Application Scenarios
事业与决策
适合评估当前策略是否兼顾入与止，在推进与稳固之间取得平衡。
关系与合作
提醒在合作中保持止的基础，并用入的方式推进共识。
身心与节奏
适用于调整节奏与情绪管理：生长与推进时，记得保持方向感。
爻辞 · Line Texts
初六
(Initial Six)鸿渐于干，小子厉，有言，无咎。
The wild goose gradually draws near the shore. The young son is in danger. There is talk. No blame.
小象: 小子之厉，义无咎也。
六二
(Six in Second)鸿渐于磐，饮食衎衎，吉。
The wild goose gradually draws near the cliff. Eating and drinking in peace and concord. Good fortune.
小象: 饮食衎衎，不素饱也。
九三
(Nine in Third)鸿渐于陆，夫征不复，妇孕不育，凶；利御寇。
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 to fight off robbers.
小象: 夫征不复，离群丑也。
六四
(Six in Fourth)鸿渐于木，或得其桷，无咎。
The wild goose gradually draws near the tree. Perhaps it will find a flat branch. No blame.
小象: 或得其桷，顺以巽也。
九五
(Nine in Fifth)鸿渐于陵，妇三岁不孕，终莫之胜，吉。
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.
小象: 终莫之胜，吉，得所愿也。
上九
(Nine at Top)鸿渐于陆，其羽可用为仪，吉。
The wild goose gradually draws near the cloud heights. Its feathers can be used for the sacred dance. Good fortune.
小象: 其羽可用为仪，吉，不可乱也。
变卦关系 · Changing Lines
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Start a Reading实用指导 · Practical Guidance
渐卦象征循序渐进的发展，山上有木——树木在山上缓慢而稳定地生长。全卦以鸿雁依次降落的意象贯穿六爻，描绘了从水边到磐石、高原、树木、山丘直到云端的渐进上升。卦辞"女归吉"以婚嫁的循序渐进为喻——从纳采、问名到亲迎，每一步都有其礼仪和时序。象辞"君子以居贤德善俗"教导以好品德潜移默化地改善社会风俗。此卦最核心的智慧是不跳步骤、不抄近路，每一步都扎实走稳，最终到达高处。
Development represents gradual, orderly progress — trees growing on the mountain, slow but steady. The hexagram uses the image of wild geese landing progressively through all six lines: from shore to cliff, plateau, tree, summit, and cloud heights. The judgment "the maiden is given in marriage — good fortune" uses the step-by-step marriage process as metaphor. The Image teaches "the superior man abides in dignity and virtue, in order to improve the mores." The core wisdom: skip no steps, take no shortcuts. Walk each step firmly and you will ultimately reach the heights.
场景解读 · Scenario Interpretations
感情姻缘
Love & Relationships感情方面，渐卦是最正统的婚恋之卦——"女归吉"。强调按照正常节奏发展感情：相识、了解、交往、承诺、结婚。不可操之过急也不可停滞不前，按部就班反而是最快的路。
In love, Development is the most orthodox marriage hexagram — "the maiden given in marriage, good fortune." It emphasizes following the natural rhythm of romance. Neither rush nor stagnate; the orderly path is actually the fastest route.
事业发展
Career事业方面，渐卦建议一步一步地提升——先打好基础再向上发展。不要幻想一步登天。像鸿雁从水岸飞到云端，每一步的海拔提升都需要时间和努力，这样到达的高度才稳固。
Career-wise, Development advises step-by-step advancement. Build foundations first, then climb. Like wild geese ascending from shore to clouds, each elevation gain requires time and effort. Heights reached this way are solid and lasting.
财运
Wealth钱财议题中，渐卦可作为渐进、长期规划和阶段复盘的象义参考。它适合用来整理资源、节奏和风险感，不构成投资建议，也不判断收益。
For money questions, Development can be read as a symbol of gradual progress, long planning, and stage review. Use it to reflect on resources, timing, and risk awareness; it is not financial advice or an outcome forecast.
健康
Health健康相关问题中，渐卦可作为循序渐进和不过急求成的反思线索。它适合用来观察作息、压力和自我照护，不构成医疗建议，也不判断病程。
For health-related reflection, Development can be read as a symbol of gradual practice without rushing outcomes. Use it to notice routines, stress, and self-care; it is not medical advice or diagnosis.
常见问题 · FAQ
渐卦在婚姻中代表什么？
What does the Development hexagram mean for marriage?
渐卦是最典型的婚姻之卦，"女归吉"直接指向婚嫁之喜。它强调婚姻应当按照正当程序和节奏进行，按照礼仪和规范一步步推进，这样建立的婚姻最为牢固。
Development is the most typical marriage hexagram — "the maiden given in marriage, good fortune" directly points to wedding joy. It emphasizes marriage should follow proper procedures and rhythm, building the most solid marriage.
渐卦的鸿雁意象有什么含义？
What does the wild goose imagery in hexagram 53 mean?
六爻中鸿雁依次降落在不同地点——从水岸到磐石、高原、树木、山丘、云端——象征生命和事业的渐进上升。鸿雁迁徙时整齐有序，正是渐卦"循序渐进"精神的完美体现。
The wild geese landing progressively at different locations through all six lines symbolize the gradual ascent of life and career. Geese migrate in orderly formation, perfectly embodying the spirit of gradual development.
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