初
初六。有孚不終、乃亂乃萃。若號、一握為笑。勿恤、往无咎。
Sincerity not completed—chaos and gathering. If you cry out, one handful becomes laughter. Do not worry; going brings no blame. Stay genuine to re-gather.
䷬
Hexagram 45
Gathering Together (沢地萃)
Takuchi-sui / Cuì
People gather by the lake. Sincere focus on a worthy center unites all.
Judgment
萃。亨。王假有廟。利見大人、亨、利貞。用大牲吉。利有攸往。
Gathering. Success. The king approaches his temple. Meeting a great person is beneficial; success and correctness. Using great sacrifice is good. Favorable to go somewhere.
Set a clear purpose and leader; sincere assembly prospers.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。引吉、无咎、孚乃利用禴。
Drawing in good fortune—no blame. Sincerity makes even a simple offering effective.
三
六三。萃如、嗟如、无攸利、往无咎、小吝。
Gathering with sighs—no benefit anywhere; going brings no blame, only small regret. Mood affects cohesion.
四
九四。大吉、无咎。
Great fortune, no blame. Strong position in the gathering.
五
九五。萃有位、无咎。匪孚、元永貞、悔亡。
Gathering with proper rank—no blame. If lacking trust, maintain great, lasting correctness and regret disappears.
上
上。齎咨涕洟、无咎。
Bringing lament and tears—no blame. Sorrowful sincerity still acceptable.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Good for gatherings and deepening bonds; align around shared values.
Work & Career
Rally the team around a mission; leadership and ritual strengthen unity.
Health
Join supportive groups; communal care helps.
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