Hexagram 49 for money: Revolution

革 Gé · Money

A fundamental change of approach rather than a tweak. Make it once, deliberately, after preparation; a revolution made twice loses everyone's trust. Expect to be believed only when the results show.

Fire below, lake above: fire and water in conflict, each trying to destroy the other, like two daughters who cannot share a house. Revolution describes fundamental change, the kind that cannot be reformed into existence and must be made. The tradition's judgement is careful: on your own day you are believed; supreme success; persistence furthers; remorse disappears. Change of this order is not trusted in advance. It is justified by being the right change at the right time, made by the right person, and it is believed afterwards. The reading says the old form has to go, and it insists on timing, preparation and legitimacy.

Advice: Make the necessary change at the right time, with preparation and legitimacy, and expect to be believed afterwards.
Warning: A revolution made too early, too often, or in anger destroys what it meant to renew.

The changing lines, read for money

If your cast of Hexagram 49 had changing lines, these are what each one adds to a money question, and where each leads.

Line 1 · changes into 31 Influence
Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow. Hold still; the change is coming but its moment is not here.
Line 2 · changes into 43 Breakthrough
When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Going brings good fortune. No blame. The day has come; act.
Line 3 · changes into 17 Following
Going brings misfortune. Persistence brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone round three times, one may commit and be believed. Do not rush and do not refuse; act when the case has been made three times over.
Line 4 · changes into 63 After Completion
Remorse disappears. People believe him. Changing the form of government brings good fortune. You are believed; make the fundamental change.
Line 5 · changes into 55 Abundance
The great person changes like a tiger. Even before questioning the oracle, he is believed. Make the change so clearly that no one needs to be persuaded.
Line 6 · changes into 13 Fellowship
The superior person changes like a panther. The inferior person moults in the face. Starting brings misfortune. To remain persistent brings good fortune. The big change is made; now refine and hold, do not start another.

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