Ko / Revolution (Molting)

above:Tui The Joyous, Lake
below:Li The Clinging, Flame

The fourth [nine], undivided, shows occasion for repentance disappearing (from its subject). Let him be believed in; and though he change (existing) ordinances, there will be good fortune.

Line 4 is strong, but in the place of a weak line. This might vitiate any action of its subject in the way of change, and gives occasion for repentance. But other conditions are intimated that will have a contrary effect; and if he have further secured general confidence, he may proceed to the greatest changes, even to change the dynasty, - 'with good fortune'. The conditions favorable to his actions are said to be such as these: - The line has passed from the lower trigram into the upper; water and fire come in it into contact; the fourth place is that of the minister immediately below the ruler's seat. All these considerations demand action from the subject of 4 in harmony with the idea of the hexagram.