45. Ts'ui / Gathering Together [Massing]

 
 above Tui The Joyous, Lake
 
 
 below K'un The Receptive, Earth
 

The Judgement

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.

The Image

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

The Lines

Nine in the fourth place means:
Great good fortune. No blame.

8. Pi / Holding Together [Union]

 
 above K'an The Abysmal, Water
 
 
 below K'un The Receptive, Earth
 

The Judgement

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.

The 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.