Daily I Ching
Receive one hexagram for today, reflect on its meaning, and return to it as your day unfolds.
Bi (Holding Together)
Holding Together brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle once again Whether you possess sublimity, constancy, and perseverance; Then there is no blame. Those who are uncertain gradually join. Whoever comes too late Meets with misfortune.
Image:
On the earth is water: The image of Holding Together. Thus the kings of antiquity Bestowed the different states as fiefs And cultivated friendly relations With the feudal lords.
Meaning:
This hexagram represents unity, cohesion, and loyalty. It suggests that joining together with others in a common cause can lead to success, but timing is crucial.
View the six lines
- Hold to him in truth and loyalty; This is without blame. Truth, like a full earthen bowl: Thus in the end Good fortune comes from without.
- Hold to him inwardly. Perseverance brings good fortune.
- You hold together with the wrong people.
- Hold to him outwardly also. Perseverance brings good fortune.
- Manifestation of holding together. In the hunt the king uses beaters on three sides only And forgoes game that runs off in front. The citizens need no warning. Good fortune.
- He finds no head for holding together. Misfortune.
All lines changing: Unity achieved through mutual respect and common purpose.
🔄 Changing Lines
Cui (Gathering Together)
Gathering Together. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to see the great man. This brings success. Perseverance furthers. To bring great offerings creates good fortune. It furthers one to undertake something.
Notice whether this hexagram feels different after the day has unfolded. What did it reveal, confirm, challenge, or soften?