Bǐ (比) — Holding Together

Water above Earth — it seeks its level, gathers into streams, draws others to it naturally. The center doesn't force cohesion; it creates conditions for cohesion. "Hold together with others; seek the great man." This is the hexagram of alliance-building, of finding and committing to a trustworthy center before the moment of crisis makes that search impossible. Late arrival is costly here.

Cross-Tradition Resonances