Combination

8. Holding Together to 9. Passive Restraint

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 2
The second line, magnetic, shows the movement toward union and attachment proceeding from the inward mind. With firm correctness there will be good fortune. Line two is the proper correlate of the ruler in line five. Her position in the center of the lower trigram suggests the movement proceeding from the inner mind.
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 6
The sixth line, magnetic, shows one seeking union and attachment without having taken the first step to such an end. There will be evil. The magnetic sixth line is trying to promote union with the lines below after the time for union has passed. It is too late -- she is symbolized as "without a head," that is, as not having taken the first step, from which her action should begin and go on to completion.

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

Passive Restraint brings about progress and success. We see dense clouds, but no rain coming from our western borders.

What the move asks

Cultivate sincere unity with others while maintaining the discipline to restrain impulsive actions.

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