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Eighth Hexagram
Deep waters
on the face of the Earth:
Surface Waters flow together.
The Superior Person
recognizes the situation
calls for joining together.
Thus he cultivates
friendly relations with all.
Good fortune is possible.
Cast the coins again
to discover if you have
the qualities needed
to lead such a group.
Then there will be no error.
Those uncertain
will gradually join.
Those who join too late
will meet with misfortune.
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Changing Lines
Line Six
Without a head,
the union
cannot hold together.
Misfortune.
Line Five
The hunter surrounds the game
on only three sides,
allowing an avenue of escape.
In seeking allegiance with others,
leave room for them to say "no";
this way, those choosing to join you
will be sincere.
Line Four
You express your devotion
humbly and openly.
Good fortune
if you keep to this course.
Line Three
You are seeking union
with unworthy people.
Line Two
Devotion comes from deep inside you.
Good fortune
if you keep to your course.
Line One
Confidently and sincerely seeking union.
His devotion to you and to truth
makes this alliance correct.
Unexpected good fortune.
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