Open Source ䷌

“The open repository — fellowship through shared code and transparent purpose.”

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Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

☰

☰ Heaven (Qian)

Lower Trigram

☲

☲ Fire (Li)

Binary Structure

Line 6

Yang (1)

Line 5

Yang (1)

Line 4

Yang (1)

Line 3

Yang (1)

Line 2

Yin (0)

Line 1

Yang (1)

Binary: 101111

Hexagram Meaning

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The Oracle Speaks

Fire beneath heaven — its light reaches all. Fellowship in the open succeeds. Cross the great water. A shared cause unites diverse contributors. The codebase is open; all who contribute with sincerity are welcome. True fellowship begins in open spaces, not behind closed doors.

The Six Lines — Changing Line Oracles

When a line is “changing” (old yin or old yang), its oracle activates. These texts reveal the specific mutation occurring at that position in the hexagram.

Line 1 (Yang — solid) — Bottom

Fellowship with people at the gate. No blame. Community begins at the entrance — welcome all who arrive.

Line 2 (Yin — broken)

Fellowship with people in the clan. Humiliation. Exclusive cliques within the community create division.

Line 3 (Yang — solid)

He hides weapons in the thicket and climbs the high hill. For three years he does not rise. Hidden agendas poison collaboration.

Line 4 (Yang — solid)

He climbs the wall but cannot attack. Good fortune. The competitor respects the boundary and stands down.

Line 5 (Yang — solid)

People in fellowship first weep and lament, then later laugh. Great forces overcome each other and meet. The merge is painful but the result is joyful.

Line 6 (Yang — solid) — Top

Fellowship with people in the meadow. No remorse. Broad, unconstrained community — the best kind of collaboration.