Hexagram #49
革 gé
Revolution
兑 Dui (Lake)
metal · Joyous
离 Li (Fire)
fire · Clinging
Revolution. On your own day you are believed. Supreme success through perseverance. Remorse disappears.
Fire in the lake. The superior person sets the calendar in order and makes the seasons clear.
First (Bottom)
Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow. Restrained for now.
Second
When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Starting brings good fortune. No blame.
Third
Starting brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone the round three times, one may commit oneself. People will believe.
Fourth
Remorse disappears. People believe. Changing the form of government brings good fortune.
Fifth
The great person changes like a tiger. Even before they divine, people have faith.
Sixth (Top)
The superior person changes like a leopard. The inferior person molts in the face. Starting brings misfortune. Remaining persevering brings good fortune.