Revolution
"Fire in the lake. Change is necessary. Only when the day is done is there belief."
The Judgment
Revolution. On your own day you are believed. Supreme success, furthering through perseverance. Remorse disappears.
Original Text
已日乃孚，元亨利贞，悔亡。
The Image
Fire in the lake: The image of Revolution. Thus the superior man sets the calendar in order and makes the seasons clear.
Original Text
泽中有火，革；君子以治历明时。
The Lines
Nine at the Beginning初九
"Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow."
Restrain yourself. The time for change is not yet ripe.
Original: 巩用黄牛之革。
Six at the Place 2六二
"When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Starting brings good fortune. No blame."
Prepare carefully, then act when the time is right.
Original: 已日乃革之，征吉，无咎。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"Starting brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone the rounds three times, one may commit himself, and men will believe him."
Do not rush. Wait for consensus.
Original: 征凶，贞厉。革言三就，有孚。
Nine at the Place 4九四
"Remorse disappears. Men believe him. Changing the form of government brings good fortune."
Your motives are pure, and people trust you. Change is good.
Original: 悔亡，有孚改命，吉。
Nine at the Place 5九五
"The great man changes like a tiger. Even before he questions the oracle he is believed."
A clear, visible change inspires confidence.
Original: 大人虎变，未占有孚。
Six at the Top上六
"The superior man changes like a panther. The inferior man molts in the face. Starting brings misfortune. To remain persevering brings good fortune."
The major change is over. Focus on stabilization.
Original: 君子豹变，小人革面，征凶，居贞吉。