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Hexagram:
17. Following
Line #
Drawn as
Energy
Duality
Trigram
Dynamic
Polarity
Upper Trigram
Lake
Youngest Daughter
Immature Yin
Lower Trigram
Thunder
Eldest Son
Immature Yang
6
5
4
3
2
1
Yin
Yang
Yang
Yin
Yin
Yang
Feminine
Masculine
Masculine
Feminine
Feminine
Masculine
#
English Name
Chinese Name
Hanzi
Pinyin
Action
Hexagram:
卦 Guà
17. Following
隨
sui / suí
Show by Example
Hidden Influence:
互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)
53. Development
漸
jiàn
Flower
Underlying Cause:
綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)
18. Repairing the Damage
蠱
gǔ
Remedy
Also known as:
Synchronized Actions
Expression:
Affirmation:
"I follow my intuition"
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.
Upright Hexagram
Rotated 90°
counter clockwise
Change - - to 0
Change — to 1
Binary Number Created:
011001
Line 1:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Structure:
Unicode decimal:
Unicode point:
Sector:
011001
Non-Core Gua
19920
33.75 to 39.375
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