I Ching reading: Ge (Revolution) changing to Tongren (Fellowship)
Ge: Six at the top
The noble one changes like a leopard. The petty person changes his face. To set forth brings misfortune. Staying put and staying true brings good fortune.
君子豹變，小人革面。征凶，居貞吉。
慎Proceed with care
Reading
Yes, but carefully.The time has come when things must change, but wait until the moment is ripe.
Governing text · Ge: Six at the top
In plain wordsThe change is complete: the noble one is made new, like a leopard in a fresh coat, and even petty people change their expression to show they go along. Do not push any further now. Settle down and stay true: good fortune. Revolution is something done only when there is no other way; it must not be overdone.
- Now
- The hexagram of revolution: the old way no longer works. Change it rightly and properly, and regret vanishes.
- The key
- Only one line is changing: Six at the top. The answer is in that line. The text names both a good and a bad outcome: one way of acting leads to each. The result depends on which you choose.
- Where it is heading
- Things are moving toward Tongren (Fellowship): Find like-minded people and do it together. This can succeed.
- What to do
- Prepare thoroughly first, and move only once everyone can see it clearly. That is how you will be trusted. When it is time to change, change. Do not drag it out, and do not jump the gun.
Read more closely
Which text applies
One changing line: read that line of the primary hexagram.
Your six throws, bottom to top: 1: 7 yang · 2: 8 yin · 3: 7 yang · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 6: 6 yin (changing)
Line position
In its proper place · answered by the third line
Top place: the end of the matter. What reaches its limit turns. Know when to stop.
Verdict words in the text
Nuclear hexagram · Gou (Encounter)
A person or a matter you run into unexpectedly; do not get deeply involved lightly.
The nuclear hexagram is formed from the four inner lines. It shows what is going on inside the situation.
Full texts
One who truly knows the Changes does not need to divine. The text is for reflection; what you do is up to you.