I Ching Reading: Ge (Revolution) changing to Sui (Following)

革Ge · Revolution

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PrimaryGe

ResultingSui

Ge: Nine in the third place

To set forth brings misfortune. Persisting is dangerous. When talk of change has gone around three times, there is trust.

征凶，貞厲。革言三就，有孚。

止Hold back

Reading

Not now.The time has come when things must change, but wait until the moment is ripe.

Governing text · Ge: Nine in the third place

Text征凶，貞厲。革言三就，有孚。To set forth brings misfortune. Persisting is dangerous. When talk of change has gone around three times, there is trust.

In plain wordsRushing ahead brings misfortune; even if you are in the right, it is dangerous. The case for change has to be discussed over and over, three times, and hold up every time. Only then will people believe it, and only then can you change things.

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: Nine in the third place. The answer is in that line. This text describes a bad outcome. Carry on as you are and you will lose by it. Stop, step aside or change your approach. Do not force it.
Where it is heading: Things are moving toward Sui (Following): Go with the times and follow the right people, and you won't go wrong.
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.

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: 9 yang (changing) · 4: 7 yang · 5: 7 yang · 6: 8 yin

The seven rules for changing lines →

Line position

In its proper place · answered by the top line

Third place: the top of the lower trigram, a place of risk. A moment of transition. Be on guard.

Verdict words in the text

厲 danger: a real risk, survivable if you stay alert
凶 misfortune: a bad outcome if you continue this way

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

Ge (Revolution): judgment and all six lines →

Sui (Following): judgment and all six lines →

Begin

One who truly knows the Changes does not need to divine. The text is for reflection; what you do is up to you.