Initial Gathering

Harmonizing people gather at the gates. This is not a mistake. You are about to cross the threshold to join with others but are temporarily entangled. Have no fear. Going through this hardship connects you with the flow. Heaven shields the birth of this group. You are coupled with a creative force.

初九, 同人于門, 无咎.

Fellowship with men at the gate. No blame. ##### Comments The beginning of union among people should take place before the door. All are equally close to one another. No divergent aims have yet arisen, and one makes not mistakes. The basic principles of any kind of union must be equally accessible to all concerned. Secret agreements bring misfortune.