The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 45 · · Cuì

Gathering Together

Element:
Lake over Earth
Key themes:
unity, community, collaboration, harmony, shared purpose

Image

People gathering around a central point, symbolizing unity and shared purpose.

Overall message

Hexagram 45 represents the power of gathering together in unity and shared purpose. It emphasizes collaboration, trust, and harmonious relationships. Success comes from fostering a strong sense of community and working toward common goals.

Foster unity and collaboration. Bring people together for a common goal. Success comes from working harmoniously with others and valuing the strength of community.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · Maintaining Unity

    The gathering must be maintained with care and effort.

    Continue to nurture relationships and uphold shared values.

  2. Line 5 · Harmonious Gathering

    The gathering achieves harmony and shared purpose.

    Celebrate the unity and build on the collective strength.

  3. Line 4 · Strong Leadership

    Effective leadership is needed to guide the gathering.

    Lead with wisdom and fairness. Inspire others to work together.

  4. Line 3 · Overcoming Division

    Differences may arise. Focus on common goals to overcome division.

    Address conflicts with patience and seek compromise.

  5. Line 2 · Building Trust

    Trust and cooperation are essential for a successful gathering.

    Be honest and reliable. Foster mutual respect and understanding.

  6. Line 1 · Initial Gathering

    The first steps toward gathering are taken. Be open and welcoming.

    Encourage participation and create a sense of belonging.