**䷭ The Sheng Hexagram · Ascending** Upper trigram: Kun · Lower trigram: Xun · Hexagram 46 **Hexagram Text** Great success. It is favorable to see the great person. Do not worry. Going south is auspicious. **Line Texts** First line: Advancing upward with trust brings great good fortune. Second line: Sincerity makes even a simple offering acceptable. No blame. Third line: Ascending into an empty city. Fourth line: The king offers a sacrifice on Mount Qi. Auspicious, no blame. Fifth line: Perseverance brings good fortune. Ascending step by step. Top line: Ascending in darkness. It is favorable to persevere unceasingly.