Fellowship with Men
"Fellowship in the open. Success. It is beneficial to cross the great stream."
The Judgment
Fellowship with Men in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water. The perseverance of the superior man furthers.
Original Text
同人于野，亨。利涉大川，利君子贞。
The Image
Heaven together with fire: The image of Fellowship with Men. Thus the superior man organizes the clans and makes distinctions between things.
Original Text
天与火，同人；君子以类族辨物。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Fellowship with men at the gate. No blame."
Openness and inclusivity at the beginning bring no blame.
Original: 同人于门，无咎。
Six at the Place 2六二
"Fellowship with men in the clan. Humiliation."
Being clannish or exclusive causes resentment.
Original: 同人于宗，吝。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"He hides weapons in the thicket; he climbs the high hill. For three years he does not rise up."
Mistrust and aggression isolate you. You cannot succeed while harboring hostility.
Original: 伏戎于莽，升其高陵，三岁不兴。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"He climbs up on his wall; he cannot attack. Good fortune."
Realizing that conflict is futile, you stop. This brings good fortune.
Original: 乘其墉，弗克攻，吉。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"Men bound in fellowship first weep and lament, but afterward they laugh. After great struggles they succeed in meeting."
True union is hard-won but worth the struggle.
Original: 同人，先号啕而后笑。大师克相遇。
Nine at the Top上九
"Fellowship with men in the meadow. No remorse."
You find fellowship with those outside your immediate circle. It is not the ultimate goal, but it is free of regret.
Original: 同人于郊，无悔。