Hexagram 49
革 Gé
Revolution (Molting)
兌
Dui — Joyous
Lake · Youngest Daughter
離
Li — Clinging
Fire · Middle Daughter
Revolution. On your own day you are believed. Supreme success, furthering through perseverance. Remorse disappears.
Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution. Thus the superior person sets the calendar in order and makes the seasons clear.
Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.
When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Starting brings good fortune. No blame.
Starting brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times, one may commit oneself, and others will believe.
Remorse disappears. People believe. Changing the form of government brings good fortune.
The great person changes like a tiger. Even before questioning the oracle, they are believed.
The superior person changes like a panther. The inferior person molts in the face. Starting brings misfortune. To remain persevering brings good fortune.