Gua 53
Ancient Comments on the Image
Judgment
Moving Lines
1
The wild goose gradually arrives at the bank; the youth is in peril, there are words, no blame.
2
The wild goose gradually arrives at the flat rock; eating and drinking in harmony, auspicious.
3
The wild goose gradually arrives on land; the husband goes on a campaign and does not return, the wife is pregnant but does not nurture, ominous; beneficial to defend against bandits.
5
The wild goose gradually arrives at the mound; the wife for three years does not conceive, in the end none overcomes her, auspicious.
Ancient Comments on the Moving Lines
3
The husband going on campaign and not returning is separation from the flock. The wife being pregnant but not nurturing is losing her way. Being beneficial to defend against bandits is mutual protection through compliance.
Ancient Comments on the Judgment
The progress of Gradual Progress is its advancing; thus the woman marrying is auspicious. Advancing to obtain position, going forward brings achievement. Advancing with correctness allows for correcting the state. Its position is strong and obtains the center. Stopping yet entering, movement is not exhausted.