Eastern Divination

Hexagram #17

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Following

Upper ☰

Dui (Lake)

metal · Joyous

Lower ☷

Zhen (Thunder)

wood · Arousing

📜The Judgment

Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.

🏔The Image

Thunder in the middle of the lake. The superior person at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.

The Lines
Yang

First (Bottom)

The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. Going out creates meritorious deeds.

Yin

Second

If one clings to the small boy, one loses the strong person.

Yin

Third

If one clings to the strong person, one loses the small boy. Through following one finds what one seeks.

Yang

Fourth

Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. Walking with sincerity in the way brings clarity. What blame?

Yang

Fifth

Sincere in the good. Good fortune.

Yin

Sixth (Top)

Bound and tied, then attached and followed. The king introduces offerings on the Western Mountain.