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Holding Together

Upper ☰

坎 Kan (Water)

water · Abysmal

Lower ☷

坤 Kun (Earth)

earth · Receptive

📜The Judgment

Holding together brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once more. Perseverance brings no blame. Those who are uncertain join gradually.

🏔The Image

Water on the earth flows to unite where it can. Ancient kings established many states and maintained close ties.

⚊The Lines

Yin

First (Bottom)

Hold together with sincerity. This is without blame. Sincerity like a full earthen bowl.

Yin

Second

Hold together inwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune. Loyalty from the heart.

Yin

Third

One holds together with the wrong people. Misguided allegiance.

Yin

Fourth

Hold together with the leader outwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune.

Yang

Fifth

Manifestation of holding together. The king uses beaters from three sides. Good fortune.

Yin

Sixth (Top)

One finds no head for holding together. Misfortune. Without a proper beginning, failure follows.