Hexagram 53 · 漸 jiàn

Step by Step · line 2

六二:鴻漸于磐,飲食衎衎,吉。

The second line, divided, shows the geese gradually approaching the large rocks, where they eat and drink joyfully and at ease. There will be good fortune.

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