Jian (Le Développement) — Vent sur Montagne. Le vent monte graduellement la montagne. Progressez pas à pas, sans précipitation.
Ligne par ligne
Trait 1：鸿渐于干，小子厉，有言无咎。 The wild goose gradually reaches the shore — the young face danger and gossip, but no harm. Minor turbulence at the start.
Trait 2：鸿渐于磐，饮食衎衎，吉。 The wild goose gradually reaches the boulder — feasting joyfully; auspicious. Firm footing found; enjoy stability.
Trait 3：鸿渐于陆，夫征不复，妇孕不育，凶。利御寇。 The wild goose reaches the highland — the husband campaigns and does not return; the wife is pregnant but does not give birth; danger. Favorable to defend against bandits. Wrong direction brings poor results.
Trait 4：鸿渐于木，或得其桷，无咎。 The wild goose reaches the tree — perhaps finding a level branch; no harm. Finding stability amid uncertainty.
Trait 5：鸿渐于陵，妇三岁不孕，终莫之胜，吉。 The wild goose reaches the hill — the wife is childless for three years, but none can surpass her; auspicious. Long waiting brings ultimate reward.
Trait 6：鸿渐于陆，其羽可用为仪，吉。 The wild goose reaches the high mountain — its feathers adorn ceremony; auspicious. At the peak; achievements shine.