Hexagram 18

Work on the Decayed

Also: Corruption, Decay

☶ Mountain over ☴ Wind

The Judgment

Work on what has been spoiled has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.

The Image

The wind blows low on the mountain. Thus the superior person stirs up the people and strengthens their spirit.

The Lines

Line 1

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.

Line 2

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

Line 3

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

Line 4

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

Line 5

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

Line 6

Does not serve kings and princes, sets higher goals.

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