✦ HEXAGRAM 17
Suí —
Following.
Lake above, Thunder below.
JUDGMENT
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
THE IMAGE
Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest.
INTERPRETATION
Thunder rests beneath the lake — the active yields to the receptive. Following is not submission but conscious choice to align with what is moving.
Adapt to the moment. Sometimes leadership means knowing when to follow. Rest when it is time to rest. The person who follows wisely chooses what to follow.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What does Hexagram 17 mean?
- It counsels adaptability — know when to lead and when to follow. Align yourself with the natural flow of the current situation.
- Is following a sign of weakness?
- No. Choosing what to follow requires wisdom and discernment. Following the right path at the right time is strength.