Hexagram 46 · 升 shēng

Ascent · line 3

九三:升虛邑。

The third line, undivided, shows its subject ascending upwards (as into) an empty city.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 46 Ascent · Judgement

升:元亨,用見大人,勿恤,南征吉。

Shăng indicates that (under its conditions) there will be great progress and success. Seeking by (the qualities implied in it) to meet with the great man, its subject need have no anxiety. Advance to the south will be fortunate.

James Legge, 1882