Fellowship
Open, sincere fellowship unites people for great undertakings.
The Judgment
“Fellowship in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water; perseverance furthers.”
The Lines
Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).
Meaning
Fire rises toward heaven, reaching upward in common aspiration. People join in open community around shared, honest aims.
Guidance
Build alliances in the open on shared principles, not private cliques; unity of purpose carries great tasks.
When This Hexagram Appears
Bringing diverse people together around a common goal that none could reach alone.
FAQ about Hexagram 13
What does Hexagram 13, Fellowship, mean?
Fellowship (天火同人, hexagram 13 of the I Ching). Fire rises toward heaven, reaching upward in common aspiration. People join in open community around shared, honest aims.
What is the Judgment of the Fellowship hexagram?
The Judgment reads: “Fellowship in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water; perseverance furthers.” Open, sincere fellowship unites people for great undertakings.
What guidance does Hexagram 13 offer?
Build alliances in the open on shared principles, not private cliques; unity of purpose carries great tasks.
When does the Fellowship hexagram apply?
Bringing diverse people together around a common goal that none could reach alone.