49. Revolution (Molting)
Judgment of Hexagram 49 – Revolution – Ko
This means that you should have the right sense of judgment to become a true leader of men. For this, you should also possess a lot of inner self-confidence so that people respect you as a person and listen to you.
Moreover, you should not think only about the fulfillment of your aims, but should rather aim at the welfare of all.
Image of Hexagram 49 – Revolution – Ko
The dominant image here is that of a fire burning under a lake. The water of the lake fights the fury of the fire. Thus in a similar conflict between the powers of light and the powers of darkness, you should be able to make a firm decision and evolve as a true leader of men.
50. The Caldron
Judgment of Hexagram 50 – The Cauldron – Ting
The Caldron relates to the eternal flame that is burning within society, and it is eternal. This symbolizes that you should recognize the supreme cosmic power that is the harbinger of life on this planet. The recognition of this superior power will make you win its blessings and lead a happy and prosperous life.
Image of Hexagram 50 – The Cauldron – Ting
A fire burning with the help of wood is the dominant imagery used here. A fire cannot burn without the help of wood to fuel it. In the same way, your fate and destiny will provide the fuel to power your life to success. This is again linked to the eternal caldron, which burns brightly to power mankind’s life process.
51. The Arousing (Shock, Thunder)
Judgment of Hexagram 51 – The Arousing – Chen
This oracle says that once you have experienced extreme fear in a life-and-death situation, you become very hardened in your soul, and are afraid of nothing. However great the danger may be, you remain calm and composed, drawing on your inner strength. This is what makes you a true leader and path breaker to success.
Image of Hexagram 51 – The Arousing – Chen
The sound of thunder imbibes fear in the hearts of most men since it signifies that a storm is approaching. However, you should in times of similar crisis in your life, remain calm and composed and have faith in God. Your personality and inner faith will ultimately lead you to taste success.
52. Keeping Still, Mountain
Judgment of Hexagram 52 – Stilling – Ken
This oracle predicts that the truly wise man will be innately composed since he will have attained perfect peace of mind. In this way, you must be wise in the ways of the world and also act in perfect harmony with nature. Only in this way can you remain calm when the time demands it until there comes the time to move ahead.
Image of Hexagram 52 – Stilling – Ken
The image here is that of the mountain, which never moves, and is always rock solid. The mountain is hundreds of years old, and having seen all the ups and downs of life is the wise one who always remains still and calm. Your nature should also resemble that of the mountain, and only this will make you wise.
53. Development (Gradual Progress)
Judgment of Hexagram 53 – Gradual Progress – Chien
You as a person should be able to realize that everything in life develops according to its own sweet time, and meanwhile, there is nothing for us to do except just sit and wait. Your personality will also slowly develop as you gather a lot of experiences, and this will ultimately make you wealthy and wise.
Image of Hexagram 53 – Gradual Progress – Chien
A tree growing on a mountain is the image portrayed here, which symbolizes the fact that the very growth process of the tree is slow and gradual, taking its own time. Similarly, your personality will also slowly develop as you gather a lot of experiences, and this will ultimately make you wealthy and wise.
54. The Marrying Maiden
Judgment of Hexagram 54 – The Marrying Maiden – Kuei Mei
This signifies that in the case of arranged marriages, everything revolves around fixed principles, but in the case of relationships that have developed spontaneously out of mutual affection, everything depends on the man and the woman. They must behave judiciously towards each other; otherwise, there will be disorder and chaos.
Image of Hexagram 54 – The Marrying Maiden – Kuei Mei
Thunder stirring up the waters of a lake represents the initial flow of passion that attracts a woman toward a man. However, both of them must behave judiciously towards one another, to bring about mutual peace and harmony. Otherwise, the consequences may turn out to be drastic.
See Also:
- 64 I Ching Hexagrams
- Hexagram 1
- Hexagram 2
- IChing Hexagram 3
- Hexagram 4
- Hexagram 5
- I Ching Hexagram 6
- Hexagram 7
- Hexagram 8
- I-Ching Hexagram 9
- Hexagram 10
- Hexagram 11
- Yijing Hexagram 12
- Hexagram 13
- Hexagram 14
- Yi Jing Hexagram 15
- Hexagram 16
- Hexagram 17
- I Ching Hexagram 18
- Hexagram 19
- Hexagram 20
- Hexagram 21
- IChing Hexagram 22
- Hexagram 23
- Hexagram 24
- I-Ching Hexagram 25
- Hexagram 26
- Hexagram 27
- Yijing Hexagram 28
- Hexagram 29
- Hexagram 30
- Yi Jing Hexagram 31
- Hexagram 32
- Hexagram 33
- I Ching Hexagram 34
- Hexagram 35
- Hexagram 36
- IChing Hexagram 37
- Hexagram 38
- Hexagram 39
- I-Ching Hexagram 40
- Hexagram 41
- Hexagram 42
- Yi Jing Hexagram 43
- Hexagram 44
- Hexagram 45
- Yijing Hexagram 46
- Chinese Hexagram 47
- Hexagram 48
- Hexagram 49
- Yi-Jing Hexagram 50
- Hexagram 51
- Hexagram 52
- I Ching Hexagram 53
- Hexagram 54
- Hexagram 55
- IChing Hexagram 56
- Hexagram 57
- Hexagram 58
- I-Ching Hexagram 59
- Hexagram 60
- Hexagram 61
- Yi Jing Hexagram 62
- Hexagram 63
- Hexagram 64
- I Ching and the 64 Hexagrams – Judgment and Image
- I Ching – Book Of Fortune