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Hexagram of the day · June 4, 2026

Holding Together

Hexagram 8 · bǐ · Holding Together
Original Chinese text · judgment and image

吉。原筮元永贞,无咎。

地上有水,比;先王以建万国,亲诸侯。

Reading of the day

This is an image of drawing close and lending support. Drawing this hexagram suggests living in harmony with others and building trust that lasts.

A reflection written by Yarrow Yi, not a quotation from the classic. What, if anything, does this theme bring to your attention today?

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六四:外比之,贞吉。

外比于贤,以从上也。

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