Hexagram 17 - Following Hexagram - 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching

Hexagram Text (Translation)

Find the right leader, follow and assist them, and achieve success together.

Career

Good: If you have a correct view of society and life, value relationships, and collaborate effectively, your career will progress smoothly.

Bad: Seeking petty gains, refusing to learn from those better than you, or lacking integrity may cause you to miss bigger opportunities for success.

Work

Good: By adapting to the environment, maintaining good relationships, and collaborating actively, you can achieve steady progress and success at work.

Bad: If you go with the flow aimlessly without personal goals or direction, you may lose focus and miss key opportunities.

Business

Good: By working sincerely with others and handling competition with a long-term vision, you can achieve goals and maintain a competitive edge.

Bad: Lacking clarity in competition, failing to plan long-term, or neglecting business ethics may erode trust and hinder growth.

Marriage

Good: Both partners are compatible, leading to a harmonious and successful marriage.

Bad: Obsessing over romance may negatively impact both partners' careers and should be avoided.

Academics and Exams

Good: Being open to learning from others and collaborating with peers or teachers can result in excellent exam results.

Bad: None.

Travel

Good: Traveling is favorable and can help change your current circumstances.

Bad: None.

The six lines of the Following Hexagram tell the story of someone seeking the right person to follow.

When interpreting the hexagram, pay attention to the five-element attributes of each yao, interpreting them according to the cycle of creation and destruction. When studying in conjunction with the changing hexagram, note which yao is activated, whether it brings benefit or harm, and whether it is easily activated. Further details can be found here:

Interpretation of the 64 I Ching Hexagrams - LiuYao Divination