初
初九。鞏用黄牛之革。
Secure with yellow ox-hide. Prepare firm foundations before change.
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Hexagram 49
Revolution (Molting) (革)
Kaku / Gé
Like shedding skin, deep change is called for. Act at the right time with clear mandate.
Judgment
革。己日乃孚。元亨利貞、悔亡。
Revolution. On the day of Ji, sincerity. Great success, benefit in correctness; regret disappears.
Transform boldly when the moment is ripe and legitimacy is clear.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。己日乃革之、征吉、无咎。
Change it on the right day; going forth is lucky, no blame. Act at proper time.
三
九三。征凶、貞厲。革言三就、有孚。
Going now brings misfortune; correct but dangerous. State change thrice to gain trust.
四
九四。悔亡、有孚改命、吉。
Regret gone; sincere mandate changed—good fortune.
五
九五。大人虎變、未占有孚。
The great person changes like a tiger; even without divination, there is trust. Majestic change inspires confidence.
上
上六。君子豹變、小人革面、征凶、居貞吉。
The noble transforms like a leopard; the petty only changes his face. Going brings misfortune; staying correct is good. Hold position after change.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Refresh the relationship; honest change brings new life.
Work & Career
Reforms succeed if timed and justified well.
Health
Adopt new health routines decisively.
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