Following
三爻卦
上卦: Lake
下卦: Thunder
宫位
Zhen Palace
卦辞
Following has supreme success. Perseverance furthers. No blame.
象辞
Thunder in the middle of the lake: the image of Following. Thus the superior man at nightfall goes indoors for rest and recuperation.
爻辞
位置 1: Changing Pursuit yin
The standard is changing. Perseverance brings good fortune. To go out of the door in company produces deeds.
位置 2: Cleaving to the Young yang
If one clings to the little boy, one loses the strong man.
位置 3: Cleaving to the Experienced yang
If one clings to the strong man, one loses the little boy. Through following one finds what one seeks. It furthers one to remain persevering.
位置 4: Obtaining Adherents yin
Following creates success. Perseverance brings misfortune. To go one's way with sincerity brings clarity. How could there be blame in this?
位置 5: Sincere Ruler yin
Sincere in the good. Good fortune.
位置 6: Bound Sincerity yang
He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.