Hexagram 13
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同人 (Tóng Rén)
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Tóng Rén
Fellowship with Men
Fellowship with Men (同人 (Tóng Rén)): Upper Heaven, Lower Fire. Fellowship in the open brings success. It furthers one to cross the great stream.
Upper Trigram
Heaven
Lower Trigram
Fire
⚖ The Judgment
Fellowship in the open brings success. It furthers one to cross the great stream.
✧ The Image
Heaven with fire flaming upward; the noble person organizes clans and clarifies distinctions.
Philosophical Interpretation
In the I Ching (Book of Changes), Hexagram 13 (Fellowship with Men / 同人 (Tóng Rén)) embodies the cosmic dynamic between Heaven above and Fire below. It teaches that wisdom arises from understanding seasonal transitions and adhering to moral constancy.
The Six Changing Lines
- 1 Line 1: Beginning phase of Fellowship with Men; observe quiet reserve.
- 2 Line 2: Inner equilibrium aligned with virtuous company.
- 3 Line 3: Transition point; rash action invites complication.
- 4 Line 4: Deep breakthrough; sincerity dissipates lingering doubts.
- 5 Line 5: Central sovereign seat; radiant integrity guides the collective.
- 6 Line 6: Culmination and apex; beware hubris as the cycle turns.