䷬ 45. Le Rassemblement

Judgment

Gathering Together. Success. The king approaches his temple. It furthers one to see the great person.

Image

Over the earth, the lake: the image of Gathering Together. The superior person renews his weapons in order to meet the unforeseen.

Interpretation

Hexagram 45 speaks of the power of gathering — people uniting around a common center. Like water collecting above the earth to form a lake, this concentration requires a strong center and clear purpose. Preparedness for the unexpected is essential.