53. Chien / Gradual Progress
(Wind above Mountain)
Description
The gnarled Pine grows tenaciously off the Cliff face:
The Superior Person clings faithfully to dignity and integrity, thus elevating the Collective Spirit of Man in his own small way.
Development.
The maiden is given in marriage.
Good fortune if you stay on course.
Analysis
Adaptability mixed with integrity will bring a calm, steady progress.
Move from your center, always faithful to your principles, yet with the flexibility to weather any tempest.
Yours is not a meteoric rise to the top, but the solid, confident footing of one who has a clear vision of what can be, and who is willing to climb the distance to reach it.
The oracle foresees companionship along the way -- a Divine comfort on any journey.
Changing Lines
Line 1
The wild geese draw near shore.
The inexperience and brashness of youth may lead to danger, but a sharp warning will set things right.
Line 2
The geese draw near the cliff.
There will be feasting, peace, rest and joy.
Line 3
The wild geese nest in the open prairie.
The male leaves to forage; he will not return.
The brooding female will not hatch her young.
Predators close in.
Line 4
The wild geese must find shelter in the trees.
Only the broadest, flattest branches will harbor them.
No mishaps.
Line 5
The wild geese draw near the summit.
For three years the female has borne no young; now nothing will stop her.
Deliverance.
Line 6
The wild geese fly to a home above the clouds.
They no longer need their feathers, and leave them behind for the sacred dance.
Peace everlasting.