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Hexagram 45
Gathering Together
萃 · Cuì
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Lake
Lower Trigram
Earth
The Judgment (彖)
Gathering Together. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers to see the great person. Perseverance brings good fortune. Great offerings create good fortune.
The Image (象)
The lake over the earth. The superior person renews their weapons to meet the unforeseen.
Meaning
People gathering around a shared center — a leader, a purpose, a sacred place. True gathering requires a worthy focal point. Come together with sincerity and prepare for challenges.
Advice
Gather people around a worthy purpose. Ensure the center of your gathering is genuine and sacred. Also prepare for difficulties — whenever many come together, unexpected challenges arise.
Keywords
AssemblyUnityDevotionPreparationSacred gathering