Shang 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.
1. The lowest six, shows its subject advancing upwards with the welcome of those above him. There will be great good fortune.
2. The second nine, shows its subject with that sincerity which will make even the small offerings of the vernal sacrifice acceptable. There will be no error.
3. The third nine, shows its subject ascending upwards as into an empty city.
4. The fourth six, shows its subject employed by the king to present his offerings on mount Khi. There will be good fortune; there will be no mistake.
5. The fifth six, shows its subject firmly correct, and therefore enjoying good fortune. He ascends the stairs with all due ceremony.
6. The topmost six, shows its subject advancing upwards blindly. Advantage will be found in a ceaseless maintenance of firm correctness.