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Following

HEXAGRAM 17 · SUÍ

ABOVE☱兌the Lake

BELOW☳震Thunder

THE JUDGEMENT

Following. Sublime success, perseverance furthers. No blame.

THE IMAGE

Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the noble one, at nightfall, goes indoors for rest and recuperation.

THE LINES

Nine at the beginningThe rule changes. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the gate and mingle with others brings achievement.

Six in the second placeHe clings to the boy and lets go of the steadfast man.

Six in the third placeHe clings to the steadfast man and lets go of the boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It is favorable to remain persevering.

Nine in the fourth placeFollowing attains a following. Perseverance brings misfortune. To walk the way in truth brings clarity: what blame could there be?

Nine in the fifth placeSincere toward the good: good fortune.

Six at the topFirm allegiance, still bound and held fast. The king presents it on the western mountain.

KEYWORDS

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