17. Following to 7. Discipline

Changing lines

1. Line 1

   The first line, dynamic, shows us one changing the object of his pursuit; if he is firmly correct there will be good fortune. Going beyond his own gate to find associates, he will achieve merit. The dynamic first line is the lord of the lower trigram. The magnetic lines ought to follow him, but he is beneath them in the lowest place in the figure. This suggests that he should change his pursuit. Because of his strength and correct position, he will be fortunate in this. Going beyond his gate for associates shows public spirit and an absence of selfish motivation.

2. Line 2

   The second line, magnetic, shows us one who cleaves to the little boy, and lets go the man of age and experience. Line two is magnetic. His proper correlate is the dynamic fifth line, but he prefers to cling to the line below him, instead of waiting to follow line five.

3. Line 4

   The fourth line, dynamic, shows us one followed and obtaining adherents. Though he is firm and correct, there will be evil. If he is sincere however in his course, and make that evident, into what error will he fall? Line four is dynamic, and in the place of a minister next to the ruler in line five. His having adherents will be injurious to the authority of the supreme ruler, and only sincere loyalty will save him from error and misfortune.

4. Line 5

   The fifth line, dynamic, shows us the ruler sincere in fostering all that is excellent. There will be good fortune. Line five is dynamic in his central and correct place, with line two as a proper correlate. Hence the auspicious symbolism.

The present judgment

Following indicates successful progress and no error through firm correctness.

The later judgment

Discipline indicates that with firm correctness and a leader of age and experience, there will be good fortune and no error.

What the move asks

Adapt to the natural flow of events while maintaining inner structure and discipline.

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