8. Pi / Bonding
(Water above Earth)
Description
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.
Analysis
This is a time of connection with another or others -- not just an alliance, but a melding of parts into a new whole.
Such a connection may be too close, too intense for some.
Consult the oracle again to see if you have the qualities needed to strengthen and withstand such an intense synthesis.
Changing Lines
Line 1
Confidently and sincerely seeking union.
His devotion to you and to truth makes this alliance correct.
Unexpected good fortune.
Line 2
Devotion comes from deep inside you.
Good fortune if you keep to your course.
Line 3
You are seeking union with unworthy people.
Line 4
You express your devotion humbly and openly.
Good fortune if you keep to this course.
Line 5
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 6
Without a head, the union cannot hold together.
Misfortune.