Hexagram 8 of 64
Holding Together
水地比
The Judgment
Holding together brings good fortune. Inquire of the oracle: sublime, enduring, persevering furthering.
比：吉。原筮元永贞，无咎。
The Image
On the earth is water: the kings of antiquity bestowed states upon the various princes.
地上有水，比。先王以建万国，亲诸侯。
Reflection
Hexagram 8, Holding Together, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — holding together — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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