No. 2, The Receptive:
"The Receptive brings about sublime success.
Furthering through the perseverance of a mare.
If the superior man undertakes something and tries to lead,
He goes astray.
But if he follows, he finds guidance.
It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,
To fore go friends in the east and north.
Quiet perseverance brings good fortune."
Wing translates the title of this hexagram as Natural Response. The main counsel of this message is that you should be focusing on dealing with realities, rather than potentials
Brian Browne Walker's interpretation says that receiving this fundamental hexagram serves as strong encouragement to concentrate on your capacity to accept, to support, and to work without desiring special recognition. This is, in essence, a continuation of the message to "keep still" and take only small steps.
