**Jian (Gradual Progress) · Hexagram 53** Upper trigram: Xun (Wind) · Lower trigram: Gen (Mountain) · Hexagram 53 **Hexagram Judgment** The maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Favorable to be steadfast and upright. **Line Statements** First line: The wild goose gradually approaches the shore. The young son is in danger. There will be talk. No blame. Second line: The wild goose gradually approaches the great rock. Eating and drinking in peace and joy. Good fortune. Third line: The wild goose gradually approaches the high plain. The husband goes on campaign and does not return. The wife becomes pregnant but does not give birth. Misfortune. Favorable to resist invaders. Fourth line: The wild goose gradually approaches the tree. Perhaps it finds a flat branch. No blame. Fifth line: The wild goose gradually approaches the hill. The wife is not pregnant for three years. In the end, nothing can overcome her. Good fortune. Top line: The wild goose gradually approaches the high plain. Its feathers can be used as ornaments. Good fortune. Source: Public domain · Return to the directory of the sixty-four hexagrams