Hexagram 49 · Line 1
Revolution — 初六
Ge · Chu Liu
初六 · Chu Liu
The Line
One is wrapped in the skin of a yellow cow.
Interpretation
Changes are to be undertaken only when it is not possible otherwise. Therefore utmost restraint is first necessary. One must become firm inwardly, moderate oneself (yellow is the color of the middle, the cow is the symbol of pliancy), and first not undertake anything, for every premature striking has evil consequences.