比。吉。原筮元永贞，无咎。不宁方来，后夫凶。
Water over Earth. Water flowing together, filling every depression equally. Union by natural gravity.
The Lines
初六：有孚比之，无咎。有孚盈缶，终来有它，吉。
Line 1 — Hold together in truth. Begin with sincerity. The overflowing bowl attracts what you need.
六二：比之自内，贞吉。
Line 2 — Hold together inwardly. Genuine loyalty from the inside, not performed allegiance.
六三：比之匪人。
Line 3 — Holding together with the wrong people. The group doesn't share your values. Get out.
六四：外比之，贞吉。
Line 4 — Hold together outwardly also. Make the commitment visible.
九五：显比。王用三驱，失前禽。邑人不诫，吉。
Line 5 — The king uses beaters on three sides. Three sides enclosed, one open. Those who want to leave may leave. The highest form of leadership.
上六：比之无首，凶。
Line 6 — Holding together without a head. Unity without structure dissipates.
Nuclear Hexagram
Nuclear Hexagram: 23 剥 (Stripping Away)
Holding together requires letting go of what doesn't hold.
Practical Application
Be sincere, be selective, and don't trap anyone.