Hexagram 17
隨 Suí
Following
兌
Dui — Joyous
Lake · Youngest Daughter
震
Zhen — Arousing
Thunder · Eldest Son
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the superior person at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
If one clings to the small boy, one loses the strong man.
If one clings to the strong man, one loses the small boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
Bound and tied, held fast. The king introduces them to the Western Mountain.