64 Hexagrams
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Following
Hexagram 17
Upper Trigram
☱ Lake
Lower Trigram
☳ Thunder
The Judgment
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
The Image
Thunder in the middle of the lake. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
The Lines
Line 1
The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 2
If one clings to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
Line 3
If one clings to the strong man, one loses the little boy.
Line 4
Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune.
Line 5
Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
Line 6
He meets with firm allegiance. And is still further bound.