- 49. Ko / Revolution (Molting)
above Tui The Joyous, Lake
below Li The Clinging, Flame
The Judgement
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Revolution. On your own day
You are believed.
Supreme success.
Furthering through perseverance.
Remorse disappears.
The Image
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Fire in the lake: the image of Revolution.
Thus the superior man
Sets the calendar in order.
The Lines
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Nine at the beginning means:
Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.
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Six in the second place means:
When one’s own day comes, one may create revolution.
Starting brings good fortune. No blame.
Nine in the third place means:
Starting brings misfortune.
Perseverance brings danger.
When the talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times,
One may commit himself,
And men will believe him.
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Nine in the fourth place means:
Remorse disappears. Men believe him.
Changing the form of government brings good fortune.
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Nine in the fifth place means:
The great man changes like a tiger.
Even before he questions the oracle
He is believed.
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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.
And makes the seasons clear.