In relationships
In relationships, “Revolution” asks you to join revolution with renewal. Prepare the foundation, explain the meaning of change, and act decisively when the moment is chosen.
Hexagram 49 · Ge
䷰ Revolution
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The old form has exhausted trust; real change becomes possible when its necessity is clear and the moment is ripe.
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Core meaning
The old form has exhausted trust; real change becomes possible when its necessity is clear and the moment is ripe.
Practical direction
Prepare the foundation, explain the meaning of change, and act decisively when the moment is chosen.
How to apply the meaning to your question
In work and practical matters
In work and practical matters, the key is revolution. Prepare the foundation, explain the meaning of change, and act decisively when the moment is chosen.
Inner development
On the inner level, this hexagram opens the theme of renewal. The old form has exhausted trust; real change becomes possible when its necessity is clear and the moment is ripe.
The shadow to watch
Revolution used for emotional release quickly creates a new form of the same old problem.
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Frequently asked questions
What does I Ching hexagram 49, Revolution, mean?
The old form has exhausted trust; real change becomes possible when its necessity is clear and the moment is ripe.
What guidance does hexagram 49 offer?
Prepare the foundation, explain the meaning of change, and act decisively when the moment is chosen.
What does Revolution mean for relationships?
In relationships, “Revolution” asks you to join revolution with renewal. Prepare the foundation, explain the meaning of change, and act decisively when the moment is chosen.
What shadow should be watched in this hexagram?
Revolution used for emotional release quickly creates a new form of the same old problem.
Consult the I Ching
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