Hexagram 53 of 64
Development
风山渐
The Judgment
Development. The maiden is given in marriage. Good fortune. Perseverance furthers.
渐：女归吉，利贞。
The Image
On the mountain, a tree: the superior person stands in character and improves the manners of the people.
山上有木，渐。君子以居贤德善俗。
Reflection
Hexagram 53, Development, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — development — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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