✦ HEXAGRAM 45
Cuì —
Gathering Together.
Lake above, Earth below.
JUDGMENT
Gathering Together. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to see the great man. This brings success. Perseverance furthers.
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.
INTERPRETATION
Water gathers above earth into a lake — people and resources collecting in one place. This hexagram speaks of assembly, whether of people, ideas, or resources.
Gathering requires leadership and preparation. When people come together without purpose or structure, the result is chaos, not community. Organize, prepare for contingencies, and give the gathering a worthy focus.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What does Hexagram 45 mean?
- It signals a time of assembly — people, resources, or ideas gathering together. Provide leadership and structure to make the gathering productive.
- What should I prepare for?
- The unforeseen. Whenever many forces gather, unexpected challenges arise. Prepare your resources and remain flexible.