Hexagram 45 · 萃 cuì

Assembly · line 1

初六:有孚不終,乃亂乃萃,若號,一握為笑,勿恤,往无咎。

The first line, divided, shows its subject with a sincere desire (for union), but unable to carry it out, so that disorder is brought into the sphere of his union. If he cry out (for help to his proper correlate), all at once (his tears) will give place to smiles. He need not mind (the temporary difficulty); as he goes forward, there will be no error.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 45 Assembly · Judgement

萃:亨,王假有廟,利見大人,亨,利貞,用大牲吉,利有攸往。

In (the state denoted by) Zhui, the king will repair to his ancestral temple. It will be advantageous (also) to meet with the great man; and then there will be progress and success, though the advantage must come through firm correctness. The use of great victims will conduce to good fortune; and in whatever direction movement is made, it will be advantageous.

James Legge, 1882