初
初六。幹父之蠱、有子、考无咎、厲終吉。
Fixing father’s decay—having a worthy heir removes blame; danger ends well.
䷑
Hexagram 18
Work on What Has Been Spoiled (山風蠱)
Sanpū-ko / Gǔ
Rot beneath the mountain—stagnation demands reform. Cleanse and restart carefully.
Judgment
蠱。元亨、利渉大川。先甲三日、後甲三日。
Decay. Great success; favorable to cross the great river. Plan three days before and after the new cycle.
Do not leave problems to fester; plan and execute reform deliberately.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。幹母之蠱、不可貞。
Repairing mother’s decay—do not cling stubbornly; adapt to nurture.
三
九三。幹父之蠱、小有悔、无大咎。
Fixing father’s decay—minor regret, no great blame. Effort mostly pays off.
四
六四。裕父之蠱、往見吝。
Indulging father’s decay—if you proceed, you meet disgrace.
五
六五。幹父之蠱、用誉。
Repairing father’s decay brings praise. Correction wins respect.
上
上九。不事王侯、高尚其事。
No longer serving lords, keeping to a higher calling. Principled withdrawal after the work is done.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Face relationship stagnation and improve it bravely.
Work & Career
Good time to reform flaws in the organization—bold yet cautious.
Health
Change bad habits; lifestyle overhaul restores health.
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