Sheng

Ascending with trust - great fortune.

Sincerely ascending. Great good fortune—rise step by step on a foundation of sincerity.

Sincere - simple offering, no blame.

A sincere person, even with a meager offering, has no misfortune—the heart matters, not the form.

Ascending empty city - no obstacle.

Ascending into an empty city—smooth and unimpeded ascent.

King offers on mountain - fortune.

The king offers sacrifice on Mount Qi. Good fortune, no misfortune—act in accord with the time.

Persevere - step by step ascent.

Perseverance brings good fortune. Ascending step by step along the stairs—steady promotion.

Blindly ascending - ceaseless effort.

Darkly ascending. It is favorable to persevere without ceasing—ascend without end, but base it on the right path.