初六:鸿渐于干小子厉有言无咎。
The swan goose approaches the shore; it has just started on its flight.The young man is in trouble; he is facing gossip, but he will not receive any blame.
六二:鸿渐于磐饮食衎衎吉。
The swan goose approaches a firm rock, enjoying food and drink.This is a sign of good omen.
九三:鸿渐于陆夫征不复妇孕不育凶; 利御寇。
The third NINE, undivided, shows them gradually advanced to the dry plains.(It suggests also the idea of) a husband who goes on an expedition from which he does not return, and of a wife who is pregnant, but will not nourish her child.There will be evil.(The case symbolized) might be advantageous in resisting plunderers.
六四:鸿渐于木或得其桷无咎。
The fourth SIX, divided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the trees.They may light on the flat branches.There will be no error.
九五:鸿渐于陵妇三岁不孕终莫之胜吉。
The swan goose approaches a hill.The wife is not pregnant for three years: the husband will be back in the end.This is a sign of good omen.
上九:鸿渐于陆其羽可用为仪吉。
The sixth NINE, undivided, shows the geese gradually advanced to the large heights (beyond).Their feathers can be used as ornaments.There will be good fortune.