Hexagram 8
Holding Together
Also: Union, Alliance
☵ Water over ☷ Earth
Holding Together brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance. Then there is no blame. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Whoever comes too late meets with misfortune.
On the earth is water. Thus the kings of antiquity bestowed the different states as fiefs and cultivated friendly relations with the feudal lords.
Hold to him in truth and loyalty. No blame. Truth, like a full earthen bowl. Thus in the end good fortune comes from without.
Hold to him inwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune.
You hold together with the wrong people.
Hold to him outwardly also. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Manifestation of holding together. The king uses beaters on three sides only and forgoes game that runs off in front. The citizens need no warning. Good fortune.
He finds no head for holding together. Misfortune.
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