I Ching hexagram
17. Following
隨Suí
Lake over Thunder
Also called According With, Acquiring Followers, Adapting, Adjusting, To Accord With, To Accompany, Concordance, Conformance to The Work, "Learn to serve in order to rule. Quit the old ways." -- D.F. Hook
Hexagram 17, Following (隨 Suí) is formed by Lake over Thunder. It is also known as According With, Acquiring Followers, Adapting, Adjusting, To Accord With, To Accompany, Concordance, Conformance to The Work.
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Read as
The judgment
Legge
元亨利貞，无咎。
Following indicates successful progress and no error through firm correctness.
The six lines
line 1 is at the bottom
- Line 1Yang
官有渝，貞吉。出門交有功。
Changes are happening, either in your goals or your environment. To achieve success, communicate with a variety of people, but remain true to your principles.
- Line 2Yin
係小子，失丈夫。
Reflect on your ambitions and the standards you've set. If they fall short, you’ll stay stagnant and lose touch with valuable influences. It's time to make a choice.
- Line 3Yin
係丈夫，失小子。隨有求得，利居貞。
As you connect with positive influences, you'll naturally distance yourself from less valuable aspects of your life. Pursuing a better path will lead you to what you seek and strengthen your character.
- Line 4Yang
隨有獲，貞凶。有孚在道，以明，何咎。
Those who seem to follow you may have hidden motivations. Look past the current flattering situation and focus on your true, principled goals. Strive for independence.
- Line 5Yang
孚于嘉，吉。
If you genuinely pursue excellence, you’re likely to achieve it. Aim high and expect good fortune.
- Line 6Yin
拘係之，乃從維之。王用亨于西山。
Your wisdom and experience position you to guide someone else. Your involvement will be significant, and your selfless dedication will be rewarded.
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