Hexagram 45
Gathering, assembly, gathering of elites
The wisdom of the Cui hexagram lies in the word "gather." It tells us that what unites people is not just interests, but also common beliefs and spiritual core. A successful leader must first cultivate inner virtue before inspiring the world.
Trigram Structure
䷬, Dui above, Kun below
Palace：兌
Key Themes
Gathering, assembly, gathering of elites
The wisdom of the Cui hexagram lies in the word "gather." It tells us that what unites people is not just interests, but also common beliefs and spiritual core. A successful leader must first cultivate inner virtue before inspiring the world.
Cui: Heng. If the king stays in the temple, it will be beneficial to see the adults, to be prosperous, and to be chaste. Use a big animal, good luck. There will be good things to come.
Lake, reservoir, lush grass.
Assembly square, ancestral temple, bucket, piggy bank.
The wisdom of the Cui hexagram lies in the word "gather." It tells us that what unites people is not just interests, but also common beliefs and spiritual core. A successful leader must first cultivate inner virtue before inspiring the world.
If there is an end, there will be chaos and chaos. If you shout, you will smile when you hold it. Don't be sorry, and there will be no blame.
Guidance
Insufficient sincerity; the gathering process is sometimes chaotic, sometimes united. If you can call out from a high place with sincere appeal, everyone can turn worry into joy with a handshake. No need to worry; going forward brings no fault.
Modern Insight
This is the early stage of gathering; hearts are not yet settled, the scene is chaotic. At this time, what is most needed is a strong leader who can move and call everyone with sincerity. As long as someone can step forward, the situation can be quickly stabilized.
Bring good luck, no blame. Fu Nai makes use of the grain.
Guidance
Following the times, being recommended by others; auspicious, no fault. With sincerity in heart, even a small sacrifice is acceptable.
Modern Insight
You are drawn by a centripetal force and naturally join this collective. You need not deliberately do anything; just bring a sincere heart. Your sincerity is your best contribution.
Cuiru, sighing, no profit. There is no blame in the past, it is a stingy thing.
Guidance
The object of gathering is wrong; sighing is useless; going forward brings no fault, but there is small regret.
Modern Insight
You want to fit into a circle but find yourself out of place, unable to find your position. This makes you feel awkward and lost. This line reminds you that forcing yourself into a circle that doesn't belong to you is meaningless.
Good luck, no blame.
Guidance
Great fortune; no disaster.
Modern Insight
You hold an important position with outstanding ability; you are one of the core organizers of this gathering. You are fair and selfless, appointing people based on merit, so all talents can find their proper place. Your selflessness brings you great success.
There is no fault in the collection. Bandit Fu, Yuan Yongzhen, regretted his death.
Guidance
Gathering in the honored position, but still insufficient; maintaining the right path, regret disappears.
Modern Insight
As the highest leader, your position itself has appeal. But true leadership does not come from position, but from virtue. Only with your persistent integrity and benevolence can you win everyone's heartfelt, lasting followership.
There is no blame for crying.
Guidance
Sighing and weeping; no disaster.
Modern Insight
You feel extremely sad and regretful because you missed this grand gathering or were excluded. This line tells us that this loneliness and regret from failing to integrate into the collective is human nature; though painful, it is not anyone's fault.
