Hexagram 53 · 漸 jiàn

Step by Step · line 1

初六:鴻漸于干,小子厲,有言,无咎。

The first line, divided, shows the wild geese gradually approaching the shore. A young officer (in similar circumstances) will be in a position of danger, and be spoken against; but there will be no error.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 53 Step by Step · Judgement

漸:女歸吉,利貞。

Kien suggests to us the marriage of a young lady, and the good fortune (attending it). There will be advantage in being firm and correct.

James Legge, 1882