Career
In career: this line's teaching of "bound and tied — then held fast" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 17 Following — Six at the Top Line Explained
Six at the Top: He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six at the Top: He meets with firm allegiance and is still further bound. The king introduces him to the Western Mountain.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: In Following, the strong comes and places itself under the weak. Movement and joy: Following. Great success, correctness, and no blame — the world follows the time.
The Six at the Top is line 6 of the Following hexagram. The most intense form of following: being so deeply connected that the bond cannot be broken. The king makes offerings at the Western Mountain — cementing the bond through sacred commitment. Deep, unbreakable allegiance.
As the Yilore card "The Wild Horse Tamed" depicts, this line embodies the principle of bound and tied — then held fast — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
The Wild Horse Tamed
Yilore interprets the Six at the Top of Following as "The Wild Horse Tamed." This card captures the essence of bound and tied — then held fast.
The most intense form of following: being so deeply connected that the bond cannot be broken. The king makes offerings at the Western Mountain — cementing the bond through sacred commitment. Deep, unbreakable allegiance.
The card's wisdom teaches us to align our actions with this principle, trusting that genuine alignment with the hexagram's energy brings the most favorable outcomes.
Divination Insights
The Six at the Top in divination carries the theme of "Bound and Tied — Then Held Fast." The most intense form of following: being so deeply connected that the bond cannot be broken. The king makes offerings at the Western Mountain — cementing the bond through sacred commitment. Deep, unb
Relationships
In relationships: bound and tied — then held fast — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "bound and tied — then held fast" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "bound and tied — then held fast" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Six at the Top of Following mean?
The most intense form of following: being so deeply connected that the bond cannot be broken. The king makes offerings at the Western Mountain — cementing the bond through sacred commitment. Deep, unbreakable allegiance.
What does "Six at the Top: He meets with firm allegiance and is still f..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of bound and tied — then held fast. The most intense form of following: being so deeply connected that the bond cannot be broken. The king makes offerings at the Western Mountain — cementing the bond through sacred commitment. Deep, unb
How should I apply the Six at the Top line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "bound and tied — then held fast" to your current situation. The most intense form of following: being so deeply connected that the bond cannot be broken. The king makes offerings at the Western Mountain — cemen Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.