Hexagram 17 · Sui · Following

King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius · Western Zhou (c.1000 BCE)

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Following: supreme success through perseverance. No blame. 1. The standard changes. Perseverance: good fortune. Going out brings success. 2. Clinging to the boy — losing the man. 3. Clinging to the man — losing the boy. Following brings what is sought. 4. Following brings gain. Perseverance: misfortune. Sincerity on the path. 5. Sincere in the good. Good fortune. 6. Bound and tied, then set free. King sacrifices on the Western Mountain.