初
初六。比之无首、凶。
Union without a leader—misfortune. Lack of center ruins cohesion.
䷇
Hexagram 8
Holding Together (水地比)
Suitei-hi / Bǐ
Water over earth—gathering and harmonizing. Choose the right center to unite around.
Judgment
比。吉。原筮，元永貞，无咎。不寧方來，後夫凶。
Union. Good fortune. First divination: great and lasting correctness, no blame. Those unsettled come; later arrivals are unlucky.
Commit early to a worthy leader and sincere unity; late, opportunistic joining fails.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。比之自內、貞吉。
Union from within—upright and good. Sincere core ties.
三
六三。比之匪人。
Uniting with the wrong people. Beware false allies.
四
六四。外比之、貞吉。
Union from outside—upright and good. Bridging outward is fine when correct.
五
九五。顯比、王用三驅、失前禽、邑人不誡、吉。
Visible union. The king uses three drives and lets the front game go; townsfolk not wary—good fortune. Mercy in leadership.
上
上六。比之无首、凶。
Union without a leader—misfortune. Same warning as first line.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Partnership thrives with mutual trust and early commitment.
Work & Career
Join the right team and stay loyal; late bandwagoning is risky.
Health
Seek supportive companions in recovery; consistent care is key.
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