Hexagram 49

Revolution

Also: Molting, Skinning

☱ Lake over ☲ Fire

The Judgment

Revolution. On your own day you are believed. Supreme success, furthering through perseverance. Remorse disappears.

The Image

Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution. Thus the superior person sets the calendar in order and makes the seasons clear.

The Lines

Line 1

Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.

Line 2

When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Starting brings good fortune. No blame.

Line 3

Starting brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times, one may commit oneself, and people will believe.

Line 4

Remorse disappears. People believe one. Changing the form of government brings good fortune.

Line 5

The great person changes like a tiger. Even before questioning the oracle, one is believed.

Line 6

The superior person changes like a panther. The inferior person molts in the face. Starting brings misfortune. To remain persevering brings good fortune.

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