The Hexagrams


49 Ko Revolution (Molting)

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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 man
Sets the calendar in order
And makes the seasons clear.

Nine at the beginning means:

Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.

Six in second place means:

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

Nine in third place means:

Starting brings misfortune.
Perseverance brings danger.
When talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times,
One may commit himself,
And men will believe him.

Nine in fourth place means:

Remorse disappears. Men believe him.
Changing the form of government brings good fortune.

Nine in fifth place means:

* The great man changes like a tiger.
Even before he questions the oracle
He is believed.

Six at the top means:

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

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Last modified: September 19, 1994

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