Repair

蠱 (gǔ)
Hexagram 18 • Binary: 100110

Trigrams

Upper: Mountain

Attribute: Keeping Still
Element: Earth
Direction: Northeast
Family: Youngest Son

Lower: Wind

Attribute: Penetrating
Element: Wood
Direction: Southeast
Family: Eldest Daughter

Palace

Xun Palace

Element: Wood
Ruling Trigram: wind

Judgment

Successful progress is indicated for those who properly repair what has been spoiled. It is advantageous to cross the great stream. One should consider carefully the events three days before the turning point and the tasks remaining for three days afterward.

Image

The wind blows low on the mountain: the image of Decay. Thus the superior man stirs up the people and strengthens their spirit.

Lines

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Position 1: Dealing with Father's Troubles yang

Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. If there is a son, no blame rests upon the departed father. Danger. In the end good fortune.

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Position 2: Dealing with Mother's Troubles yin

Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One must not be too persevering.

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Position 3: Small Repentance yin

Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. There will be a little remorse. No great blame.

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Position 4: Indulgent View yang

Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. In continuing one sees humiliation.

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Position 5: Praise for Fitting Instrument yang

Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. One meets with praise.

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Position 6: Lofty Spirit yin

He does not serve kings and princes, sets himself higher goals.