Hexagram 45 · 萃 · cuì
Hexagram 45. Cuì · Gathering Together
☱☷ Lake over earth: Duì above, Kūn below.
In (the state denoted by) 3 hui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advan-
In (the state denoted by) 3 hui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advan-
The lake gathers the waters: people converge around a common center — a temple, a cause, a leader. A great assembly needs a great meaning and a worthy head: verify both. Where much collects, crowding is possible too — provide against discord in advance, as weapons are kept ready in peacetime.
The Image
The lake above the earth gathers the waters: a great confluence of people and means around a center. Verify two conditions: whether the center — idea, leader, institution — is worthy, and whether the structure is ready for the influx: where much is gathered, crowding and encroachment are possible. The point of gathering is a common work, not a collection of adherents.
Interpretation of hexagram 45
XLV. The 3hui Hexagram. of the country. His influence, if unchecked, would go on to grow, and he would displace one good man after another, and fill the vacant seats with others like-minded with himself. The object of Wan in his Thwan, therefore, was to enjoin resistance to the encroachment of this bad man.
The lines of hexagram 45
First line
The first line, divided, shows its subject with a sincere desire (for union), but unable to carry it out, so that disorder is brought into the sphere of his union. If he cry out (for help to his proper correlate), all at once (his tears) will give place
Kau is defined as giving the idea of suddenly and casually encountering or meeting with. So does the divided line appear all at once in the figure. And this significance of the name rules in the interpretation of the lines, so as to set on one side the more common interpretation of them according to the correlation; showing how the meaning of the figures was put into them from the minds of Wan and Tan in the first place. The sentiments of the Text are not learned from them; but they are forced and twisted, often fantastically, and made to appear to give those sentiments forth of themselves.
Second line
The second line, divided, shows its subject led forward (by his correlate). There will be good fortune, and freedom from error. There is entire sincerity, and in that case (even the small offerings of) the vernal sacrifice are acceptable.
Here the first line, divided, where it ought to be the contrary, becomes the symbol of a bold, bad woman, who appears unex¬ pectedly on the scene, and wishes to subdue or win all the five strong lines to herself. No one would contract a marriage with such a female ; and every good servant of his country will try to repel the entrance into the government of every officer who can be so symbolised.
Third line
The third line, divided, shows its subject striving after union and seeming to sigh, yet no¬ where finding any advantage. If he go forward, he will not err, though there may be some small cause for regret.
Line i represents the bete noire of the figure. If its subject can be kept back, the method of firm government and order will proceed. If he cannot be restrained, he will become disgusting and dangerous. It is not enough for the carriage to be stopt by the metal drag; it is also tied or bound to some steadfast object. Internal and external restraints should be opposed to the bad man.
Fourth line
The fourth line, undivided, shows its subject in such a state that, if he be greatly fortunate, he will receive no blame.
The ‘wallet of fish’ under line 2 is supposed to symbolise the
Fifth line
The fifth line, undivided, shows the union (of all) under its subject in the place of dignity. There will be no error. If any do not have confidence in him, let him see to it that (his virtue) be great, long- continued, and firmly correct, and all occasion for repentance will disappear.
THE 3HUI HEXAGRAM.
Top line
The topmost line, divided, shows its subject sighing and weeping; but there will be no error.
tageous (also) to meet with the great man ; and then there will be progress and success, though the advan¬ tage must come through firm correctness. The use of great victims will conduce to good fortune; and in whatever direction movement is made, it will be advantageous.
Did hexagram 45 come up in your reading? The oracle itself gives the full reading, with changing lines and the second hexagram.
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