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Hexagram:
17. Following
Also known as:
Yielding to Guidance, Following the Path, Trusting in Flow, Harmonious Pursuit, Open to Influence, Walking in Trust, Adapting to Change, Attuned Leadership, Embracing Direction, Aligning with Purpose
Line
Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Meaning
Yin
Feminine
Yang
Masculine
Yang
Masculine
Yin
Feminine
Yin
Feminine
Trigram
3
Lower
2
1
6
Upper
5
4
Thunder
Eldest Son
Immature Yang
Theory
Lake
Youngest Daughter
Immature Yin
Technique
Yang
Masculine
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English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
17. Following
隨
sui / suí
Demonstrate
53. Development
漸
gǔ
Flower
18. Repairing the Damage
蠱
jiàn
Remedy
Expression:
I follow my intuition
Affirmation:
I trust the natural flow of life, aligning my actions with purpose and allowing myself to be guided by wisdom and clarity.
Image (Legge):
Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
Judgement (Legge):
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
Overall meaning:
Following, represents a time of adaptability, alignment, and willingness to follow a path or principle with commitment and trust. It signifies the importance of recognizing when to take the lead and when to be receptive, to follow a worthy cause, guidance, or a natural flow of events. This hexagram emphasizes that by willingly aligning yourself with what is right and true, and by being flexible and open, you create harmony and achieve success.
A reminder that true strength often comes from knowing when to follow and adapt. It encourages you to stay attuned to the changing dynamics around you and to embrace the wisdom of others, or the natural course of things, with humility and grace. By finding balance between asserting your will and yielding to greater forces, you open yourself to growth, cooperation, and the unfolding of positive opportunities. This is a time to trust in the journey, follow with sincerity, and allow yourself to be guided toward fulfillment.
Quotes:
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Binary Number Created:
011001
Line 1:
Embarking / Initiating
Reveals someone who shifts their focus, changing the object of their pursuit. If they maintain firm correctness in their new direction, good fortune will follow. By stepping beyond their own familiar boundaries to find new allies, they will achieve meaningful success and recognition.
Line 2:
Discovery / Inner Harmony
A person choosing to align themselves with someone inexperienced, symbolized by clinging to the little boy and letting go of the elder. This decision suggests an attachment to what is immature or unproven, which may lead to missed opportunities for growth and wisdom.
Line 3:
Gateway /
Portal
Depicts someone who wisely chooses to follow the guidance of an experienced elder, letting go of youthful naivety. This alignment with wisdom will lead to the fulfillment of their goals, but they must remain firmly correct and true to their path to ensure lasting success.
Line 4:
Showing up / Approach
A leader who is followed and gains many adherents. Despite being firm and correct, there is a risk of arrogance or misunderstanding, which can lead to negative outcomes. However, if he is sincere in his intentions and makes this clear to all, any potential errors will be minimized.
Line 5:
External Focus /
Periphery
A ruler who sincerely nurtures and supports all that is excellent and worthy. This genuine commitment to fostering goodness and talent ensures good fortune, as the ruler’s integrity and dedication create a positive and prosperous environment.
Line 6:
Pinnacle / Breakthrough Awaits
Reflects unwavering sincerity and devotion, so deeply held that it is bound fast, like the king offering sacrifices on the sacred Western Mountain. This profound commitment to a higher purpose or ideal invites a sense of divine alignment and fulfillment, as sincerity in following one’s path is met with reverence and honor.
17
Binary:
011001
Structure:
Unicode decimal:
Unicode point:
Non-Core Gua
19920
Sector:
33.75 to 39.375
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