Hexagram Ge

Before undertaking reform, one must clearly understand the situation, recognize oneself, bide one's time, and act only after careful planning. The Ge Gua states: "The gentleman uses the calendar to clarify the times." This means that a true actor will, like a calendar, first clearly understand the timing, rhythm, and situation. Revolution requires not only a clear understanding of the timing and preparation, but also the support of the people and the will to undertake it. Reforming in an orderly manner, without chaos, is the true wisdom that the Ge Gua teaches us.

In the Yijing "Ge Gua", Shuowen Jiezi mentioned: "Ge means removing the hair from the animal skin, and then changing it." Leather making, that is, making leather, is the process of processing animal skin into leather. Leather making includes three main steps: preparation, tanning, and semi-tanning.