Hexagram 49 · 革 gé

Reform · line 2

六二:已日乃革之,征吉,无咎。

The second line, divided, shows its subject making his changes after some time has passed. Action taken will be fortunate. There will be no error.

James Legge, 1882

Hexagram 49 Reform · Judgement

革:已日乃孚,元亨,利貞,悔亡。

(What takes place as indicated by) Ko is believed in only after it has been accomplished. There will be great progress and success. Advantage will come from being firm and correct. (In that case) occasion for repentance will disappear.

James Legge, 1882