[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":17},["ShallowReactive",2],{"metaeast_iching64_en-iching-08":3},{"slug":4,"archived":5,"date_created":6,"date_updated":7,"title":8,"content1":9,"content2":10,"seotitle":11,"seodescription":12,"htmlcode":13,"content0":14,"number":15,"seo_keywords":16,"og_title":8,"og_description":12},"iching-08",false,"2026-08-11T00:57:00.787Z","2026-07-04T14:35:04.000Z","Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 8, the Bi Hexagram, Water over Earth, Kan above and Kun below","\u003Cimg src='\"http:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8.png'\" alt='\"周易第dog卦的本卦,互卦,错卦,和综卦的卦图'\" >\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cdiv class='\"w-90% h-3 bg-orange-600'\">  \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the Eighth Zhouyi hexagram \n \u003Cbr>Original text of the Bi Hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Bi. Auspicious. Repeated divination: great and enduring correctness, no blame. Those who are uneasy come from all directions; the latecomer meets misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Water is on the earth: Bi.” The former kings therefore established the myriad states and maintained close relations with the feudal lords.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Bi Hexagram: Auspicious. Divining again still brings great good fortune. Asking about long-term fortune and misfortune also brings no disaster. States unwilling to submit come to court; those who delay coming face trouble.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: The lower trigram is Kun and the upper trigram is Kan; Kun is earth and Kan is water, like water on the earth—this is the image of Bi. The former kings observed this image, taking the attachment of water to the earth and the earth’s receiving of rivers and seas as their model to enfeoff the myriad states and draw close to the feudal lords.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation from The Heavenly Mechanism of Divining Changes\n \u003Cbr>The Bi Hexagram has Kan above and Kun below and belongs to the returning-soul hexagrams of the Kun Palace. Bi means drawing close and relying on one another; if this continues for a long time, there will be no blame, hence its auspiciousness.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Water flows across the earth, bringing closeness and joy; human relations are harmonious and compliant, and all matters are free of worry.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram can gain friends’ help and the strength of the group; their plans will succeed and they can attain the height of honor and distinction.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Everyone offers congratulations; honor and distinction reach their height.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Good people provide support; great profits are available.\n \u003Cbr>Home: A harmonious marriage lasting a hundred years.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Swelling of the heart and abdomen; seek treatment early.\n \u003Cbr>Traditional interpretation of the hexagram\n \u003Cbr>This is a contrasting hexagram, with Kun below and Kan above; Kun is earth and Kan is water. Water clings to the earth, and the earth receives rivers and seas; they depend on each other and are inseparable. This hexagram is completely opposite to Shi and is its inverse hexagram. It explains the principles of mutual closeness and assistance, broad-minded selflessness, and sincere unity.\n \u003Cbr>Great Image: One yang governs five yin lines; neighbors draw close and support one another, an image of harmony and joy.\n \u003Cbr>Fortune: Smooth and favorable. A noble person may promote you. In all matters, act decisively and quickly; do not hesitate excessively.\n \u003Cbr>Career: Success is possible and progress can continue. You can obtain others’ help and assistance. Act with honesty and trust. Treat people generously and uprightly, take initiative with warmth, learn from people of high virtue and ability, and heed their advice.\n \u003Cbr>Business: Your wishes can be fulfilled and substantial profits are possible, but you need close cooperation and sincere dealings with others. Observe business ethics and keep faith. If you pursue profit alone, remain insatiably greedy, or act self-righteously, serious losses will result.\n \u003Cbr>Seeking fame: There is hope of success. It depends not only on personal effort but, more importantly, on others’ appreciation and nurturing.\n \u003Cbr>Marriage and love: A beautiful marriage, mutual affection, loyalty to each other, and growing old together.\n \u003Cbr>Decision-making: You are kind-hearted, loyal, and generous toward others, willing to help them and able to receive returns. You work diligently and hold yourself to strict standards, so you can realize your ideals. But think more deeply, reflect carefully, and judge right from wrong well. In particular, choose friends carefully: becoming involved with people of poor character will bring disaster upon you. If you befriend people wiser than yourself and obtain their help, you will benefit for life.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Eighth Hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>“Bi,” in the original meaning of the character, means drawing close to one another. Its form shows two people standing close together side by side, as in orderly rows packed tightly together.\n \u003Cbr>Bi refers not only to unity and mutual assistance between people, but also to relations between states. For example, the Xia Guan section of the Rites of Zhou, in the chapter on the Regional Surveyor, contains the phrase “a great state draws close to a small state,” meaning that a great state befriends a small one. As the Bi Hexagram, however, it discusses neighboring relations and the formation of alliances through attachment and conquest.\n \u003Cbr>The Bi Hexagram follows the Shi Hexagram. The Sequence Commentary explains it this way: “The multitude must have something to which it draws close, therefore Bi follows.” Shi means a multitude; when people become numerous, they naturally draw close to one another, so Bi follows. The Miscellaneous Hexagrams says: “Bi is joy; Shi is anxiety,” meaning that Bi is joyful while Shi is troubled.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Water is on the earth: Bi.” The former kings therefore established the myriad states and maintained close relations with the feudal lords.\n \u003Cbr>The upper trigram of Bi is Kan, water; the lower trigram is Kun, earth. Water on the earth is the image of Bi. As water moves across the earth, the soil is moistened and can nourish all things. This is like a ruler touring the four quarters, extending grace in every direction, while the people and ruler share one heart and jointly assist the ruler; meanwhile, the ruler remains mindful of danger in times of security and governs the state rigorously. Clearly, this hexagram is filled with joy and delight.","Detailed explanation of the Initial-Nine line of the Eighth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six: With sincerity, draw close to others; no blame. When sincerity fills the vessel, unexpected good fortune eventually comes.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Bi at Initial Six”—there will be unexpected good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six: Capture prisoners and pacify them; there is no disaster. Capture prisoners and entertain them with basins and jars full of wine and food. Although an unexpected trouble may occur, the outcome is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Divining the Initial Six indicates that although there may be unexpected trouble, the final outcome is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line will meet a kindred spirit and see their plans fulfilled. Officials will receive unexpected joy.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Interact with sincerity; your reputation grows daily.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Excellent credit brings profits naturally.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Harmony in the neighborhood; a marriage proposal also goes smoothly.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Safe and sound.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Initial Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8_1.png'\" alt='\"周易第8卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr>When the Initial Six moves, it changes to Hexagram 3 of the Zhouyi: Tun, Water over Thunder. This is a contrasting hexagram, with Zhen below and Kan above. Zhen is thunder, signifying movement; Kan is rain, signifying danger. Thunder and rain together create dangers everywhere, and the environment is harsh. “Tun” originally refers to plants sprouting from the earth, the beginning of all life, full of difficulties and obstacles; yet by following the season and responding to circumstances, it will surely flourish.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the First Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Explanation of the Line Statement of the First Line of the Bi Hexagram\n \u003Cbr>“With sincerity, draw close to others”: a policy of using honesty and trust to live in harmony with neighboring states or induce them to draw close.\n \u003Cbr>“When sincerity fills the vessel”: a vessel is an ancient type of earthenware. This sentence says that one’s honesty and trust are like wine overflowing from a wine jar.\n \u003Cbr>The Initial Six is at the beginning of the lower Kun trigram, farthest from the Nine in the Fifth place. It is also a yin line in a yang position, out of place, symbolizing weak ability and character. It corresponds above to the Six in the Fourth place, but theirs is an adversarial correspondence. In this situation, it must make friends and rely on stronger forces. All the yin lines in Bi trust and follow the yang line Nine-Five. The Initial Six forms a close alliance with Nine-Five, which is especially auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line have a strong desire for success and a stubborn pursuit of material interests, but their nature is weak and their abilities limited. They therefore like to conduct themselves through mutual reliance. They must pay special attention to honesty and trust, treating people and handling affairs with integrity in order to achieve their aims. In human relations, trust comes first; hence later generations said: “A person without loyalty and trust cannot stand in the world.”\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line, whether they wish to rely on others or wish others to rely on them, must depend on trust. Drawing close with a sincere heart is the way to ultimately obtain good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Initial Six is at the very bottom of Bi. Strictly speaking, it cannot yet assist anyone; it can only make friends broadly. Since these friends, like it, wholeheartedly assist the Nine in the Fifth place, it receives unexpected good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the Nine-Second line of the Eighth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the Second place: Draw close from within; constancy is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Draw close from within”—one does not lose oneself.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the Second place: Internal harmony and unity; divination brings an auspicious sign.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Internal harmony and unity means one will not lose the people’s support.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line receive help from a noble person and see their plans fulfilled. Officials will make no errors and enjoy peaceful success. Scholars may become famous. A woman may obtain a worthy husband.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: When reality matches reputation, good fortune comes naturally.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Work together with one heart; profits can be expected.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Kinship becomes even closer.\n \u003Cbr>Health: With a calm mind and balanced energy, illness can be cured.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the second place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8_2.png'\" alt='\"周易第8卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr>When the Six in the Second place moves, it changes to Hexagram 29 of the Zhouyi: Kan, Water doubled. This is the same hexagram, with Kan below and Kan above. Kan is water and danger; two Kans mean danger upon danger and obstacles everywhere. One yang is trapped between two yin lines. Fortunately, yin is empty and yang substantial, so sincerity can open a clear passage. Though dangers are repeated, they reveal the radiance of human nature.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Second Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>In the hexagram image, the Six in the Second place is exactly at the center of the lower Kun trigram. Although naturally weak, it is in a yielding position and therefore properly placed; it is the leader within the lower trigram. As determined by its yin nature and central correctness, this leader will not use domineering methods. Instead, it takes the lead in drawing close to and assisting everyone, while, as the lower trigram, it also strives to draw close to the king in the Nine-Five position. The result is very auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line, if they are department leaders, should unite the entire department and devote themselves wholeheartedly to serving the company or organization.\n \u003Cbr>If you have friends worth making or a leader worth relying on, it may be better to remain at home and converse with your own heart; then there will be no loss. If you wish to befriend or rely on someone, your intention must come from the heart and remain pure; then there will be good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Six in the Second place is in the middle of the lower trigram, properly centered and properly placed, and corresponds with the Nine in the Fifth place, so it is auspicious. As a minister-level figure, it can maintain unity within the ruling class and hold to the proper path, wholeheartedly assisting the king in the Nine-Five position; therefore it suffers no loss.\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the Nine-Third line of the Eighth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the Third place: Draw close to the wrong people.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Drawing close to the wrong people”—is this not sad?\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the Third place: Collude with scoundrels.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Colluding with scoundrels—is that not deeply tragic?\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Ominous: Those who obtain this line will be careless in choosing friends, or face disputes, financial loss, punishment, or injury. Officials should beware of discord with colleagues causing trouble. For a woman, the person she marries will not be a good man, indicating the destruction of home and self; otherwise, she may face disputes and financial loss.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Improper friendships ruin one’s reputation.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Entrusting matters to the wrong people; losses are unavoidable.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Be cautious in marriage to avoid regret.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Seek a better doctor.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the third place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8_3.png'\" alt='\"周易第8卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr>When the Six in the Third place moves, it changes to Hexagram 39 of the Zhouyi: Jian, Water over Mountain. This is a contrasting hexagram, with Gen below and Kan above. Kan is water and Gen is mountain. High mountains and deep waters mean difficulty upon difficulty; in life, danger and obstruction call for stopping when danger appears and preserving oneself wisely—this is wisdom. Jian means difficult progress.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The philosophical meaning of the line of Nine in the third place\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Explanation of the Line Statement of the Third Line of the Bi Hexagram\n \u003Cbr>“Wrong people”: the character means “not.” It refers to associating with the wrong people, wanting to draw close but not finding the right person, or drawing close to someone who should not be approached.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line is: One has drawn close to someone one should not approach.\n \u003Cbr>Within the Bi Hexagram, the Six in the Third place can easily make improper friends. In the hexagram image, it is at the end of Kun and has not entered the Kan above. The Six in the Third place is in the mutual Gen, and Gen means stopping, so there is no road ahead. It is adversarial with the Top Six and does not correspond with it; as a result, it becomes unsupported and cannot find anyone to rely on. In this situation, it is very likely to associate with unsuitable people.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Drawing close to the wrong people”—is this not sad?\n \u003Cbr>This means: Drawing close to unsuitable people makes one feel sorrow.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line should observe whether the superior or leader they rely on is truly the right person. In daily life, do not draw close to people of improper conduct, associate with dishonest people, assist people with crooked intentions, or compare yourselves with others in clothing, food, housing, and transportation.\n \u003Cbr>The Six in the Third place differs from the Six in the Second. It cannot correspond with the Nine in the Fifth place because the Six in the Fourth place blocks the way, nor with the Top Six because like forces repel one another. Before it lies the Kan trigram, which means danger and bandits. Therefore its line statement says, “Draw close to the wrong people,” and the result is easy to imagine: is this not sad?\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the Nine-Four line of the Eighth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place line statement\n \u003Cbr>Six in the Fourth place: Draw close to those outside; constancy is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Draw close to the worthy outside”—it follows those above.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Six in the Fourth place: Form a friendly alliance with foreign states; divination brings an auspicious sign.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: To draw close to a worthy ruler externally is like a subject obeying the ruler above.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line benefit from going abroad and receive much help from kindred spirits; everything goes smoothly. Officials will receive the joy of promotion.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Recognition from others makes success and fame attainable.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Goods circulate, and profits come naturally.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Harmony in the family; engagement to someone from another place is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Do more outdoor exercise.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Six in the fourth place changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8_4.png'\" alt='\"周易第8卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr>When the Six in the Fourth place moves, it changes to Hexagram 45 of the Zhouyi: Cui, Lake over Earth. This is a contrasting hexagram, with Kun below and Dui above. Kun is earth and compliance; Dui is lake and water. Lakes overflow and inundate the earth; crowds fight one another and crises lurk everywhere. One must follow Heaven, appoint the worthy, prepare before trouble comes, and be gentle and cheerful, so that each side complements the other and people can live and work peacefully. Cui means gathering and unity.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fourth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Within the Bi Hexagram, the Six in the Third place can easily make improper friends. In the hexagram image, it is at the end of Kun and has not entered the Kan above. The Six in the Third place is in the mutual Gen, and Gen means stopping, so there is no road ahead. It is adversarial with the Top Six and does not correspond with it; as a result, it becomes unsupported and cannot find anyone to rely on. In this situation, it is very likely to associate with unsuitable people.\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line resembles Guan Yu seeking refuge with Cao Cao in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In those days, Cao Cao led troops to attack Liu Bei. Guan Yu defended Liu Bei’s base at Xuzhou, while Liu Bei and Zhang Fei guarded the forward town of Xiaopei. Liu Bei was defeated and fled to Yuan Shao for refuge; Zhang Fei fled south and mixed with a group of bandits. After Xiaopei fell, Guan Yu was besieged while alone defending Xuzhou. With nowhere to go, he was forced to surrender to Cao Cao. However, Guan Yu knew that he had “drawn close to the wrong people,” so he kept investigating Liu Bei’s whereabouts. After learning where Liu Bei was, he left Cao Cao. Those who obtain this hexagram must be especially careful in choosing friends.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “Drawing close to the wrong people”—is this not sad?\n \u003Cbr>This means: Drawing close to unsuitable people makes one feel sorrow.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this line should observe whether the superior or leader they rely on is truly the right person. In daily life, do not draw close to people of improper conduct, associate with dishonest people, assist people with crooked intentions, or compare yourselves with others in clothing, food, housing, and transportation.\n \u003Cbr>The Six in the Third place differs from the Six in the Second. It cannot correspond with the Nine in the Fifth place because the Six in the Fourth place blocks the way, nor with the Top Six because like forces repel one another. Before it lies the Kan trigram, which means danger and bandits. Therefore its line statement says, “Draw close to the wrong people,” and the result is easy to imagine: is this not sad?\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the Nine-Five line of the Eighth Zhouyi hexagram\n \u003Cbr>Statement of the Fifth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the Fifth place: Open and evident closeness. The king hunts by driving game from three sides, leaving one side open; the animals in front escape. The people of the city are not alarmed. Auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The auspiciousness of evident closeness” comes from being correctly centered in position. Letting the rebellious go and taking those who comply explains “the animals in front escape.” The people of the city are not alarmed because the ruler above makes use of the middle way.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Nine in the Fifth place: Universal harmony. The king hunts using a three-sided drive, leaving one side open and intentionally allowing the fleeing animals to escape. The common people are not frightened by the king’s hunt. Divination of this line is auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Universal harmony is auspicious because the Nine-Five line occupies the central position of the upper trigram, like a person who maintains the middle and the correct path. Letting those fleeing forward escape while capturing those running toward you explains “the animals in front escape.” The people are not alarmed by the king’s hunt because the ruler normally acts uprightly.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Auspicious: Those who obtain this line will experience reversal from adversity to smoothness; their plans succeed and nothing they undertake is unfavorable. Officials will receive great honor. Scholars will achieve excellent examination results.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: Treat others kindly; good fortune will still come afterward.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: Do not covet small profits; surplus will come later.\n \u003Cbr>Home: Harmony and compliance are best.\n \u003Cbr>Health: The medicine is taking effect; there is no need for excessive worry.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Transformation of the Fifth Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8_5.png'\" alt='\"周易第8卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr>When the Nine in the Fifth place moves, it changes to Hexagram 2 of the Zhouyi: Kun, Earth doubled. This is the same hexagram, with Kun below and Kun above, and is yin in nature. It symbolizes earth, opposite to Qian, following Heaven, bearing all things, and extending without end. Kun is symbolized by the mare, showing that the way of earth gives birth to and nurtures all things while following Heaven and moving with the seasons, with a gentle nature. Through “first becoming lost, then gaining,” it proves that Kun must follow and depend on Qian to grasp the right direction, follow the proper path, and obtain good fortune.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Nine in the fifth place line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>The meaning of this line is: Draw close openly and honorably. Follow the king into the fields to hunt; drive the animals from three sides while leaving one side open, watch them escape through the opening without concern, and the king’s subordinates remain unalarmed. Auspicious.\n \u003Cbr>In the hexagram image, the Nine in the Fifth place is a yang line in a firm position and occupies the ruler’s position, showing that the ruler can maintain the center and uphold correctness. The first, second, third, and fourth lines below have already willingly submitted and are the “people of the city” of the Nine in the Fifth place. As for the Top Six, which is unwilling to submit, it does not force it, but lets nature take its course.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: “The auspiciousness of evident closeness” comes from being correctly centered in position; letting the rebellious go and taking those who comply explains “the animals in front escape”; the people of the city are not alarmed because the ruler above makes use of the middle way.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram should follow the principle of letting things take their natural course when interacting with friends or handling interpersonal problems. Those who want to leave you must not be forcibly retained; let them depart happily. Those who want to follow you or become your friends,\n \u003Cbr>Detailed explanation of the top nine line of Zhouyi Hexagram Eight\n \u003Cbr>Upper Six line statement\n \u003Cbr>Top six. Associating without a leader. Misfortune.\n \u003Cbr>The Image says: Associating without a leader means there is nowhere to reach an end.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation in plain language\n \u003Cbr>Top six: Petty people form cliques for wrongdoing, intrigue against one another, and cannot establish a united center. This is extremely dangerous.\n \u003Cbr>The Image Commentary says: Petty people form cliques for wrongdoing and intrigue against one another, unable to establish a united center; naturally, they will have no good ending.\n \u003Cbr>Explanation by Shao Yong, a Northern Song scholar of the Changes\n \u003Cbr>Misfortune: Those who obtain this line may face legal punishment and disaster, with relationships growing cold; in severe cases, their life may be in danger. Officials will lose the support of their subordinates and find themselves in perilous circumstances.\n \u003Cbr>Interpretation by Fu Peirong, a Taiwanese master of traditional Chinese learning\n \u003Cbr>Timing: With no one in command, misfortune may be near.\n \u003Cbr>Wealth: A waste of effort, yielding nothing.\n \u003Cbr>Home: The head of the household may die; the origins of a marriage may be unclear.\n \u003Cbr>Health: Beware of diseases of the head.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Upper Six changing hexagram\n \u003Cbr>\u003Cimg src='\"https:\u002F\u002Fmypublicforweb.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\u002Finching\u002F64_8_6.png'\" alt='\"周易第8卦的其中之一变卦卦的卦图'\" >\n \u003Cbr>When the top six line changes, it becomes Zhouyi Hexagram 20: Viewing, Wind over Earth. This hexagram is formed by two different trigrams, Kun below and Xun above, doubled together. The wind moves over the earth, symbolizing moral teaching spreading everywhere. Viewing and Approach are complementary inverted hexagrams and are used in relation to each other. Those above observe the world through moral principles; those below look up respectfully to those above. Thus, the people willingly submit and follow.\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>Philosophical meaning of the Upper Nine line\n \u003Cbr>\n \u003Cbr>From the hexagram image, the top six is a yielding line in a yielding place, so it is properly positioned. Yet it lies within the upper trigram Kan, which represents danger. The top six, a yielding line, is above the yang nine in the fifth place; yielding over yang, it refuses the fifth place and is unwilling to submit. As all the other lines submit to the fifth place, only the top six remains stubborn and unchanged, isolated and adrift outside; it will inevitably bring danger.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram may be proud and aloof. At their workplace, everyone supports the leader and gathers around the leader, while they alone refuse to submit and go their own way. If so, they will receive neither the leader’s appreciation nor help from friends, leaving them in a very dangerous position.\n \u003Cbr>Those who obtain this hexagram may, because they refuse to accept the leader, collude with others to overthrow the leader. Yet among those colluding with one another, no one is suitable to lead; everyone refuses to accept everyone else, so failure is inevitable.\n \u003Cbr>The top six occupies the highest position in the Associating hexagram. Since all the yielding lines below associate closely with the yang nine in the fifth place, the top six cannot gain their fellowship. It is already in the highest position and cannot descend to associate with the fifth place, so its situation is extremely ominous. The top six is like the peripheral forces of the Yin-Shang realm. After King Zhou was destroyed, his peripheral forces had not yet been eliminated. These people naturally believed their status nobler than that of King Wu, so they would not come to associate with and assist King Wu. Their danger came from the eastern expedition led by the Duke of Zhou. After King Wu died, the Duke of Zhou became king. After suppressing the rebellion of the Three Uncles, he took advantage of victory and marched east, destroying more than fifty feudal states at one stroke and eliminating the peripheral forces of King Zhou’s court. This enabled the Western Zhou to achieve true unification.","Zhouyi I Ching, Hexagram 8, the Associating Hexagram, Water over Earth, Kan above Kun below — detailed explanation of the judgment — Oriental Mysticism Library","A detailed explanation of Zhouyi I Ching Hexagram 8, the Associating Hexagram (Water over Earth, Kan above Kun): the original judgment and its plain-language translation, an analysis of the auspiciousness and inauspiciousness of each line statement, and interpretations for career, relationships, and fortune.","䷇","\u003Cp>Bi: Auspicious. Repeated divination: great and enduring correctness, no blame. Those who are uneasy come from all directions; the latecomer meets misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tuan Commentary says: “Bi is auspicious. Bi means assistance; below, there is obedience. Repeated divination: great and enduring correctness, no blame,” because of firmness in the center. “Those who are uneasy come from all directions”—above and below respond to one another. “The latecomer meets misfortune”—his way has reached an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Image says: “Water is on the earth: Bi.” The former kings therefore established the myriad states and maintained close relations with the feudal lords.\u003C\u002Fp>",8,"Zhouyi, I Ching, Hexagram 8, the Associating Hexagram, the Sixty-Four Hexagrams, hexagram judgments, line statements, detailed plain-language explanation",1787044933161]