Hexagram 8 · Bi · Holding Together

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Holding Together brings good fortune. If you possess sublimity and perseverance, no blame. The uncertain join; whoever comes too late meets misfortune. 1. Hold to truth and loyalty — no blame. Truth like a full bowl — good fortune comes. 2. Hold inwardly. Perseverance: good fortune. 3. You hold together with the wrong people. 4. Hold outwardly also. Perseverance: good fortune. 5. King uses beaters on three sides. Good fortune. 6. No head for holding together. Misfortune.