#13
Fellowship with People
同人 · Tóng Rén
Upper trigram
Lower trigram
Fellowship with People
同人 · Tóng Rén
The Judgment
Fellowship with People in the open. Success. It furthers to cross the great waters. The perseverance of the superior person furthers.
The Image
Heaven together with fire: the image of Fellowship. Thus the superior person organizes the clans and distinguishes things.
Interpretation
Tóng Rén presents fire ascending toward heaven: clarity and strength united in common purpose. This hexagram speaks of true community, formed not by selfish interests but by shared ideals and genuine openness. The key is in the phrase "in the open": authentic community has no hidden agendas, doesn't arbitrarily exclude or discriminate. When this hexagram appears, it invites you to seek genuine connections based on shared values and contribute to causes that transcend individual interest.
In love
Tóng Rén in love favors relationships based on deep friendship and shared values. It indicates that the most lasting love is one that begins as genuine companionship. For singles, it suggests looking for a partner in like-minded communities: interest groups, social activities, or charitable causes.
In career
Tóng Rén in work is ideal for collaborations, community projects, and any enterprise requiring consensus and open cooperation. It favors transparent teamwork, egalitarian partnerships, and social impact projects.
Advice
Fellowship reminds you that true union is built on openness and inclusion. Open your doors, share your ideas, and seek those who share your vision without excluding those who think differently.
Changing lines
The changing lines explore different levels of community: from narrow communion to universal brotherhood. Observe whether your sense of community is too closed or appropriately open.