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Hexagram 8

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Bi · Holding Together
Khôn palacequy hồnRuling line 3Correlate 6

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Bi

What is Hexagram 8, Bi (Holding Together)?

Bi (Holding Together) is hexagram number 8 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Water above and Earth below.

How is Hexagram 8 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Water as the upper trigram and Earth as the lower trigram, read as six lines from bottom to top. Changing lines (old yin or old yang) transform it into a related hexagram.

How do I interpret Hexagram 8 when I cast it?

Read the Judgment for the overall situation, then focus on any changing lines, which mark where the situation is shifting. Treat the hexagram as a mirror for reflection rather than a fixed prediction.

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