Hexagram 49
Revolution
Ge · Timely change
Overview
This phase invites clarity and asks you to notice what is ready to mature without forcing the outcome.
Relationship
In relationships, Revolution points toward honest attention, softer assumptions, and communication that leaves space for another person's reality.
Career
For career questions, this pattern favors momentum paired with practical next steps, especially where the path has felt emotionally crowded.
Finance
Use this moment for measured planning. Choose stability and long-range clarity over urgent reactions.
Health
Treat your energy as a limited resource. Rest, rhythm, and simplicity support better judgment.
Advice
Move with discipline and choose the next step that keeps your values visible.
Avoid
Avoid absolute certainty, impulsive promises, or decisions made only to escape discomfort.
Reflection
What would become clearer if you slowed down before choosing?
The Six Lines
Explore each line's meaning and interpretation.
初六
Chu Liu
One is wrapped in the skin of a yellow cow.
二九
Er Jiu
On one's own day one may indeed revolutionize. Setting out brings good fortune. No blame.
三九
San Jiu
Setting out brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When the talk of revolution has gone around three times, then one may turn to it and will find faith.
四九
Si Jiu
Remorse vanishes. One finds faith. To change the state order brings good fortune.
五六
Wu Liu
The great man changes like a tiger. Even before he consults the oracle, he finds faith.
上九
Shang Jiu
The noble one changes like a panther. The lesser one molts in the face. Setting out brings misfortune. To abide in perseverance brings good fortune.