Hexagram 35
Promotion, advancement, aboveboard
The Jin hexagram is a ray of light. It tells us that when you have both ability and political integrity and act with selflessness, the whole world will applaud you. But the higher you are in a high position, the more you have to be wary of your inner greed, in order to take a long and bright road.
Trigram Structure
䷢, Li above, Kun below
Palace：坤
Key Themes
Promotion, advancement, aboveboard
The Jin hexagram is a ray of light. It tells us that when you have both ability and political integrity and act with selflessness, the whole world will applaud you. But the higher you are in a high position, the more you have to be wary of your inner greed, in order to take a long and bright road.
Jin: The Marquis of Kang used tin horses to feed the common people, and received them three times a day.
Sun rising in the east, sunlight spreading over the earth.
Medals, certificates, promotion letters, sunrise photos.
The Jin hexagram is a ray of light. It tells us that when you have both ability and political integrity and act with selflessness, the whole world will applaud you. But the higher you are in a high position, the more you have to be wary of your inner greed, in order to take a long and bright road.
Jinru, Zhenji, Yufu, Wangu, no blame.
Guidance
Advancing is blocked; maintaining the right path brings fortune; do not worry about not being trusted; no fault.
Modern Insight
This is the beginning of progress. You want to advance, but are blocked. Do not be discouraged. As long as you maintain the right path and do not worry about whether others trust you, you will eventually break through. Patience and persistence are key.
Jinru, Chousu, Zhenji, Shouzi, Wang's mother.
Guidance
Advancing with worry; maintaining the right path brings fortune; receiving blessings from the king's mother.
Modern Insight
You are advancing, but with worry. This worry comes from responsibility and caution. As long as you maintain the right path, you will receive support and blessings from above (the king's mother). Your caution is a virtue, not a weakness.
Everyone agrees, regret disappears.
Guidance
Everyone agrees; regret disappears.
Modern Insight
Your progress has gained everyone's recognition and support. The regret and worry of the past have disappeared. You are on the right track, and everyone is with you. This is a very favorable state.
Jinru, Shishu, Zhenli.
Guidance
Advancing like a rodent; maintaining the right path brings benefit.
Modern Insight
You are advancing, but like a rodent—cautiously and carefully. This is not cowardice, but wisdom. In times of progress, maintaining caution and not being reckless is the key to long-term success.
Regret disappears, do not lose or gain, go and come, no blame, Yuanji, no disadvantage.
Guidance
Regret disappears; do not worry about gain or loss; coming and going; no fault; great fortune; nothing unfavorable.
Modern Insight
This is the most auspicious line in the Jin hexagram. You are in the ruler's position, advancing smoothly. You do not worry about personal gain or loss, and you come and go freely. This selfless attitude brings great fortune and nothing is unfavorable.
Jinqi, Li, Weiyi, Zhenji.
Guidance
Advancing the horns; beneficial to attack; no disadvantage; maintaining the right path brings fortune.
Modern Insight
You have reached the peak of progress. Like advancing the horns, you can attack and achieve victory. As long as you maintain the right path, there is no disadvantage. This is the culmination of progress—success and recognition.
