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Hexagram:

Also known as:

45. Gathering Together

Uniting Forces, Strength in Numbers, Collective Power, Coming Together, Joining Resources, Shared Vision, Gathering Strength, Community Support, Building Unity, Strengthening Bonds

Line

Drawn as

Energy

Duality

Trigram

Dynamic

Polarity

Meaning

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Yin

Feminine

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Yang

Masculine

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Yang

Masculine

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Yin

Feminine

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Yin

Feminine

Trigram

3

Lower

2

1

6

Upper

5

4

Earth

Mother

Mature Yin

Feeling

Lake

Youngest Daughter

Immature Yin

Technique

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Yin

Feminine

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English Name

Chinese Name

Hanzi

Pinyin

Action

Hexagram:

卦 Guà

Hidden Influence:

互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)

Underlying Cause:

綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)

45. Gathering Together

ts'ui / cuì

Network

53. Development

shēng

Flower

46. Pushing Upward

jiàn

Ascend

Expression:

I foster togetherness

Affirmation:

I bring people together with warmth and purpose, creating community and shared strength.

Image (Legge):

Over the earth, the lake: The image of Gathering Together. Thus the superior man renews his weapons In order to meet the unforeseen.

Judgement (Legge):

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.

Overall meaning:

Gathering Together embodies the essence of unity, collaboration, and the strength found in collective purpose. It represents a time when coming together with others creates the foundation for shared progress and mutual support. Like a community gathering to build or celebrate, this hexagram encourages fostering connections, embracing cooperation, and working toward common goals. It is a call to bring your energy into alignment with others, recognizing that unity amplifies individual contributions into something greater. Gathering Together teaches us that true strength is born from harmony, trust, and the willingness to contribute to a shared vision.

This hexagram invites us to honor the power of relationships and the importance of collective action. It is a moment to set aside individual differences, focusing instead on what can be achieved through mutual effort and shared intent. By embodying the spirit of inclusivity and purpose, we create an environment where growth and transformation thrive. Gathering Together reminds us that life’s greatest achievements often come from collaboration, showing that by working together with openness and a common purpose, we can overcome obstacles and manifest lasting success.

Quotes:

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Binary Number Created:

011000

Line 1:

Embarking / Initiating

The first line represents someone at the beginning stages of a gathering or union, needing sincerity and a clear purpose. This line suggests that approaching others with genuine intent will lay a strong foundation for unity.

Line 2:

Discovery / Inner Harmony

In this line, the subject contributes to the gathering with loyalty and sincerity, drawing others toward them. By building trust and showing commitment, they strengthen bonds and create a supportive environment.

Line 3:

Gateway / 
Portal

The third line warns of trying to gather people or resources without adequate preparation or clarity. It advises taking time to organize and align goals before moving forward to avoid confusion and disorder.

Line 4:

Showing up / Approach

Here, the subject is an important leader within the gathering who attracts others with warmth and sincerity. This line highlights that true unity is achieved through kindness and openness, encouraging others to willingly join.

Line 5:

External Focus / 
Periphery

The fifth line shows someone at the center of the gathering who carries a great responsibility. By maintaining integrity and focusing on the welfare of all, they bring harmony and good fortune to the group.

Line 6:

Pinnacle / Breakthrough Awaits

The sixth line warns against overly ambitious or selfish motives in gathering others, as this will lead to disunity. True gathering requires humility and shared purpose; self-centered aims will only create separation.

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Binary:

011000

Structure:

Unicode decimal:

Unicode point:

Non-Core Gua

19948

U+4DEC

Sector:

320.625 to 326.25

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