Sui

Judgment

隨 元亨 利貞 无咎

It will prosper greatly, it is beneficial. There will be no fault.

Interpretation

The Sui (Following) Hexagram consists of the upper trigram Dui (Lake) and the lower trigram Zhen (Thunder). Dui represents a lake, while Zhen represents thunder. The image of this hexagram is thunder within the lake.

When the weather turns cold, thunder retreats into the lake, symbolizing thunder resting in accordance with the natural order of the seasons. Sui means to follow.

In the hexagram statement:

"Yuan" (元) means great or grand.
"Heng" (亨) means to be smooth or successful.
"Li" (利) means beneficial or advantageous.
"Zheng" (貞) means divination or seeking guidance.
At this time, the weather is cold, and it is wise to rest quietly and prepare for the future. By doing so, great success will follow, and whatever one asks about in divination will be beneficial and free from harm.

If someone casts divination and receives this hexagram, they should reflect on its imagery and meaning. Now is not the time for action; the period of intense activity has passed. One must recognize that the strong phase of fortune is transitioning into a weaker one, and it is best to rest in accordance with the natural flow of time and prepare for the next opportunity.

Since thunder is within the lake, it signifies that the thunder, which was once powerful and dominant in summer, has lost its strength and retreated into the lake. This is not the time to take initiative but rather to follow the will of others.

By submitting to the flow of time, following others' guidance, and quietly observing future opportunities, one will eventually achieve good results.

初九官有渝,貞吉,出門交有功

Initial Nine: Officials change, persistence brings good fortune, going out, mutual accomplishment.

'Gwan' refers to the original character for government office. In 'Baekseo Juyuk,' 'Yu' was used to mean a 'dangerous incident' or 'calamity.' 'Gyo' means 'all.' A man from another country invaded the government office, but the divination indicates that the enemy will be captured alive, and by going out beyond the office, many prisoners will be captured, achieving great merit. A person who receives this line in divination is in a situation where the enemy has invaded, but they are making great achievements. Even if problems arise, they will not be major, and they will accomplish something significant in the future. The matter inquired about in divination will be auspicious.

六二 係小子,失丈夫

Six Second: Tied to the youth, loses the man.

The character "Total" refers to binding, and "Semiconductor device" refers to a child. The situation described is that a child is tied while an adult escapes. This reflects gaining something small but losing something greater. The person drawing this hexagram is currently in a situation where something small has been gained, but something significant is lost. They should avoid complacency, as they will lose more if they are careless.

六三 係丈夫,失小子。隨有求得. 利居貞

Nine Third: Tied to the man, loses the youth. Pursuit brings success, benefit in perseverance.

The situation involves capturing prisoners, with some being tied up while others escape. This indicates that careful attention to detail is needed to prevent losses. There is hope for recovery if immediate action is taken.

九四 隨有獲,貞凶,有孚在道,以明,何咎

Nine Fourth: Pursuit brings success, danger, trust in the path, with brightness, no blame.

The term "Su" refers to chasing, and "Hwuk" means a trap. The hexagram speaks of a situation where chasing the enemy leads to danger, and one falls into a trap. The person asking about the hexagram is in a situation where pursuing something could lead to harm. Do not act recklessly, or you may end up suffering.

九五 孚于嘉,吉

Nine Fifth: Trust in the reward, good fortune.

The individual has successfully captured prisoners and seized valuable goods, which is a sign of favorable progress. The situation is nearing its conclusion, and a positive result is expected. The task in question will end successfully, and the outcome will be beneficial.

上六 拘係之,乃從維之,王用亨于西山

Top Six: Tied to the web, following it, the king uses progress in the western mountains.

King Wen, freed from Yin’s prison, returns to Zhou and sacrifices at Mount Xi, a place tied to his grandfather’s legacy. The task at hand may bring calamity like Wen’s, yet relief follows, ensuring great prosperity.