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8. Holding Together

Judgment

Union built on genuine trust. People or efforts come together not by coercion but because they recognize a shared center worth gathering around.

The Image

Water flows freely over the earth: the image of things naturally joining together, without forcing.

Guidance

Strengthen the bonds you already have rather than chasing new alliances. If you're the one others are gathering around, lead with sincerity — that is what holds a union together.

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