Trigrams
☰☲ – Heaven above, Fire below
Meaning
Represents community, fellowship, and the union of people under a shared purpose. True fellowship is open and impartial, not based on cliques or exclusion. When people come together in sincerity and without selfishness, great things can be accomplished.
Interpretation
- Build alliances based on shared principles, not personal gain.
- Open fellowship — not exclusive cliques — is the basis of real strength.
- Temporary separation or conflict gives way to reunion and celebration.
Six Yao (Lines) with Classical Quotes
1st Yao (初爻)
同人于门，无咎。
English: Fellowship at the gate — no blame. Opening yourself to connection with those who approach brings no harm. An open and welcoming attitude invites positive relationships.
Luck Level: Neutral
2nd Yao (二爻)
同人于宗，吝。
English: Fellowship only within the clan, regret. Limiting your circle to one's own group creates exclusiveness and invites conflict with those outside.
Luck Level: Caution
3rd Yao (三爻)
伏戎于莒，升其高陵，三岁不兴。
English: Soldiers hidden in the thicket, ascending the high mound — for three years they cannot rise. Secret hostility and suspicion prevent progress for a long time.
Luck Level: Caution
4th Yao (四爻)
乘其墓，弗克攻，吉。
English: Mounting the city wall, but unable to attack — good fortune. Realizing that the attack cannot succeed and withdrawing is wise. Restraint here leads to a better outcome.
Luck Level: Good
5th Yao (五爻)
同人，先号唱而后笑，大师克相遇。
English: In fellowship, first weeping and wailing, then laughing. After great effort, the armies meet. After long separation and struggle, reunion and harmony are achieved.
Luck Level: Good
6th Yao (上爻)
同人于郊，无悔。
English: Fellowship in the open country — no regret. Broad and open fellowship, beyond any specific group or agenda, brings no cause for regret.
Luck Level: Neutral