Combination

8. Holding Together to 49. Transformation

Changing lines

Line 1
The first line, magnetic, shows its subject seeking by her sincerity to win the attachment of her object. There will be no error. Let the breast be full of sincerity as an earthenware vessel is of its contents, and it will in the end bring other advantages. The earthenware vessel describes the plain, unadorned character of the sincerity called for. The other advantages are all the benefits that result from sincerity and union, which are themselves good.
Line 3
The third line, magnetic, shows its subject seeking for union with such as ought not to be associated with. Line three is magnetic, not in the center, nor in her correct place.
Line 4
The fourth line, magnetic, shows its subject seeking for union with the one beyond herself. With firm correctness there will be good fortune. "The one beyond herself" is the ruler or king who is the subject of line five, and with whom union ought to be sought. The magnetic line, moreover, is in a place proper to her, and if she is firm and correct, there will be good fortune.

The present judgment

Holding Together indicates good fortune, but let the querent re-examine himself by divination whether his virtue is great, un-intermitting and firm. If so, there will be no error. Those who are ready will then join him, but those who delay will meet with misfortune.

The later judgment

Metamorphosis is believed in only after it has been accomplished. Firm correctness abolishes regret and brings successful progress.

What the move asks

Sincere unity in the present moment creates the necessary conditions for transformative change.

What people asked about

The most common topic is Life in general.

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