Gathering Together

Upper trigram: Lake (joyous, sharing) · Lower trigram: Earth (receptive, nourishing)

Judgment

The lake above the earth: waters collect and people gather. This hexagram speaks of a time to gather around a common aim and to find a center and a shared principle. Such a union stays sound only through sincerity and order. Being ready for unexpected events keeps the gathering protected.

Image

The lake above the earth: gathering. The noble-minded renew their weapons to be ready against the unforeseen.

Meaning of the six lines (bottom to top)

1. 1Line 1 (from the bottom)Sincere but not through to the end: confusion and scatter. If gathered again with a call, laughter comes; no need to worry.
2. 2Line 2 (from the bottom)Being drawn into the gathering: good, no error. Even a simple offering is enough when sincere.
3. 3Line 3 (from the bottom)Gathering with sighs: nothing is favorable. Yet going forward does no harm; there may be a small embarrassment.
4. 4Line 4 (from the bottom)Great good: no error. Guiding the gathering increases the common benefit.
5. 5Line 5 (from the bottom)Holding a position in the gathering: no error. If trust is not yet complete, showing lasting sincerity is needed.
6. 6Line 6 (from the bottom)Sighing and weeping, tears and runny nose: no error. Sharing feelings without hiding can soften the bond.