The I Ching Speaks!



     49.  Ko / Revolution (Molting)

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          ----------     above     Tui    The Joyous, Lake
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          ---- ----     below     Li     The Clinging, Flame
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     The Judgement

          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.

     The Lines

          Nine at the beginning means:
          Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow.

          Six in the second place means:
          When one's own day comes, one may create revolution.
          Starting brings good fortune. No blame.

          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.


     44.  Kou / Coming to Meet

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          ----------     above     Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
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          ----------     below     Sun    The Gentle, Wind
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     The Judgement

          Coming to Meet. The maiden is powerful.
          One should not marry such a maiden.

     The Image

          Under heaven, wind:
          The image of Coming to Meet.
          Thus does the prince act when disseminating his commands
          And proclaiming them to the four quarters of heaven.