Judgement
Judgement
Ge: Ji's day is prosperous, Yuan is prosperous, profitable and chaste, and he regrets his death.
Ge: Ji's day is prosperous, Yuan is prosperous, profitable and chaste, and he regrets his death.
Situational Guidance
The wisdom of the Ge hexagram lies in the word "time." It tells us that change is an inevitable law of the universe, but great change is never reckless destruction, but a new life that responds to nature and people when the time, people's will, and morality are perfectly combined.
Life Application & Summary
The wisdom of the Ge hexagram lies in the word "time." It tells us that change is an inevitable law of the universe, but great change is never reckless destruction, but a new life that responds to nature and people when the time, people's will, and morality are perfectly combined.
Insights
Extended understanding
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Situational Guidance
The wisdom of the Ge hexagram lies in the word "time." It tells us that change is an inevitable law of the universe, but great change is never reckless destruction, but a new life that responds to nature and people when the time, people's will, and morality are perfectly combined.
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Judgement
Ge: Ji's day is prosperous, Yuan is prosperous, profitable and chaste, and he regrets his death.
Natural Symbolism
Seasonal change
Associated Objects
Calendar, timetable, shed old skin, demolished old building.
Six Lines
Line-by-line Interpretation
Line 1
01Gong uses scalper leather.
Guidance
Tied with oxhide rope; metaphorically, the time is not yet right; not suitable for change.
Modern Insight
In the early stage of change, the time is not yet right; avoid rash action. The most important task at this moment is to consolidate your strength, restrain your impulses, and wait quietly.
Line 2
02It's a day of revolution, and it will be auspicious, and there will be no blame.
Guidance
The time is ripe; carry out change; going to war is auspicious; no disaster.
Modern Insight
You have made complete preparations, and the best time for action has arrived. At this moment, you must act decisively and boldly initiate change. Your action responds to heaven and people; it will surely succeed.
Line 3
03Fighting evil, chastity and sharpness. After three revolutions, there will be success.
Guidance
The words of change appear three times before they can be believed; though there is danger, no fault.
Modern Insight
In the critical period of change, internal consensus is more important than external action. Do not rush for quick results. You must repeatedly and carefully communicate, unify everyone's thinking, and win heartfelt support from all before you can continue forward.
Line 4
04Regret death. If you have fortune, it will change your destiny, which is auspicious.
Guidance
Regret disappears; with sincerity, change destiny; auspicious.
Modern Insight
All hearts are united; the foundation is solid. You have gained absolute trust and support. At this moment, it is time to implement core changes and establish a new order; all past doubts are no longer issues.
Line 5
05The great man changed his mind and did not possess Fu.
Guidance
The great man changes like a tiger; no need to divine; his brightness and uprightness are known.
Modern Insight
This is the climax of revolution. The results of change are so remarkable, bright, and beautiful that everyone can clearly see them. Your success is like the sun at noon; its legitimacy and brilliance are undeniable facts.
Line 6
06A gentleman changes from a leopard to a villain, and a villain changes his face. If it is evil, it will be chaste and auspicious.
Guidance
After the revolution succeeds, the gentleman's change is like a leopard changing its spots; the elegance remains but tends toward stability. Ordinary people only change their appearance, following the new order. If you continue to wage war at this time, there is danger; settling down and maintaining the right path is auspicious.
Modern Insight
The revolution has succeeded; the focus of work must shift from "destruction" to "construction." The gentleman's task is to consolidate the new order and perfect the details. You must never turn revolutionary passion into endless struggle. Knowing when to stop, settling down and maintaining achievements, is the ultimate wisdom.
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