49. Gé 革
REVOLUTION, TRANSFORMATION
Key Concepts:
radical change, innovation, transformation, renewal, revolution, the transition of quantity into quality
Radical changes are necessary, the old order must be abolished to make room for the new, but only after thorough contemplation.
Above is the trigram Dui (Lake), below is the trigram Li (Fire). The metaphorical image of this hexagram is a snake shedding its old skin. The concept of fire under the surface of the lake immediately suggests opposing tendencies. The lake will try to extinguish the fire, while the fire will try to dry up the lake.
When discrepancies arise, sometimes radical changes are necessary. Just as animals shed their old fur with the change of seasons, so the old order must be abolished to make room for the new. In the political world, this can manifest as revolutions, as has happened many times throughout the history of Chinese dynasties.
Just as a political revolution, before appearing in the external world, appears in consciousness, all radical changes in our lives must occur after thorough contemplation. All options must be weighed.
Even after such deliberation, we must wait for the most favorable time to act. Ge reminds us that to gain the support of others, we must not introduce virtuous changes hastily. Choosing the right time for effective changes is essential. The Book of Changes says: "When a person, having determined his place in life and his life stance, cannot act appropriately according to the events and adapt to the time, it is because he does not understand the law of transformations and transfigurations of the Heavenly Way." Therefore, everything has its time, remember that everything has its pace of events.
When discrepancies arise, sometimes radical changes are necessary. Just as animals shed their old fur with the change of seasons, so the old order must be abolished to make room for the new. In the political world, this can manifest as revolutions, as has happened many times throughout the history of Chinese dynasties.
Just as a political revolution, before appearing in the external world, appears in consciousness, all radical changes in our lives must occur after thorough contemplation. All options must be weighed.
Even after such deliberation, we must wait for the most favorable time to act. Ge reminds us that to gain the support of others, we must not introduce virtuous changes hastily. Choosing the right time for effective changes is essential. The Book of Changes says: "When a person, having determined his place in life and his life stance, cannot act appropriately according to the events and adapt to the time, it is because he does not understand the law of transformations and transfigurations of the Heavenly Way." Therefore, everything has its time, remember that everything has its pace of events.
I Ching Talking
The great person is as active as a tiger. And before divination, he already possesses the truth
Hexagram Line Descriptions
To reinforce, use the skin of a yellow cow.
Before continuing, make sure that major changes are absolutely necessary
Only at the end of the day carry out the change. The expedition brings happiness. There will be no slander.
Radical changes are needed, but they must be carefully thought out
In the change, the matter is mentioned three times before it is trusted. The expedition leads to misfortune. Perseverance is terrible.
You need to find a balance between indecision and impatience
Possessing the truth, you will change fate. Happiness. Regret disappears.
Great things can be achieved if your motives are pure
The great person is as active as a tiger.
And before divination, he already possesses the truth.
Your plans have won the trust of those around you
The noble person is as active as a leopard. The petty person changes his face. The expedition leads to misfortune. Steadfast staying in place brings happiness.
Having succeeded in the large, do not neglect the remaining small details