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Hexagram 13
Fellowship
同人 · Tóng Rén
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Heaven
Lower Trigram
Fire
The Judgment (彖)
Fellowship with others in the open. Success. Crossing the great water furthers.
The Image (象)
Heaven together with fire. The superior person organizes clans and makes distinctions.
Meaning
Coming together with others around shared purpose. Open, honest community built on common values rather than private interest.
Advice
Seek fellowship based on shared ideals, not convenience. Be open and inclusive. True community requires transparency.
Keywords
CommunityOpennessShared purposeCooperation