Revolution ䷰

“Major version — the breaking change that destroys the old to create the new.”

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Trigram Composition

Upper Trigram

☱

☱ Lake (Dui)

Lower Trigram

☲

☲ Fire (Li)

Binary Structure

Line 6

Yin (0)

Line 5

Yang (1)

Line 4

Yang (1)

Line 3

Yang (1)

Line 2

Yin (0)

Line 1

Yang (1)

Binary: 101110

Hexagram Meaning

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The Oracle Speaks

Fire within the lake — the two elements destroy each other. Revolution. On your own day you are believed. Supreme success through perseverance. Regret disappears. Revolution comes only when the time demands it and the cause is just. Two complete cycles must pass before the transformation is trusted. The major version bump that breaks backward compatibility — necessary, painful, ultimately liberating.

The Six Lines — Changing Line Oracles

When a line is “changing” (old yin or old yang), its oracle activates. These texts reveal the specific mutation occurring at that position in the hexagram.

Line 1 (Yang — solid) — Bottom

Wrapped in the hide of a yellow cow. Restrain yourself — the time for revolution has not yet come.

Line 2 (Yin — broken)

When one's own day comes, one may create revolution. Starting brings good fortune. No blame. The right moment arrives. Act now.

Line 3 (Yang — solid)

Starting brings misfortune. Perseverance brings danger. When talk of revolution has gone the round three times, one may commit. Let the plan mature through three iterations before deploying.

Line 4 (Yang — solid)

Remorse disappears. Men believe him. Changing the form of government brings good fortune. The revolution succeeds and is accepted.

Line 5 (Yang — solid)

The great man changes like a tiger. Even before he questions the oracle he is believed. The bold transformation — so clearly right that no validation is needed.

Line 6 (Yin — broken) — Top

The superior man changes like a panther. The inferior man molts in the face. Starting brings misfortune. To remain persevering brings good fortune. Subtle transformation. The outward change follows the inner revolution.