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Hexagram 18

Work on What Has Been Spoiled

蠱 ䷑

☶ Mountain above

☴ Wind below

Repair what has decayed. Success through crossing the great water before the new beginning.

Overview

Work on What Has Been Spoiled (Gǔ) — Repair what has decayed. Success through crossing the great water before the new beginning. This hexagram offers timeless guidance for your current situation.

Key Themes

Oracle Advice

Reflect deeply on the message of this hexagram and let it guide your next steps.

Changing Lines

Trigrams

☶ Mountain

Earth · 艮

Stillness, stopping, stability, boundaries, and reflection.

☴ Wind

Wood · 巽

Gentle penetration, flexibility, adaptability, and influence.

Their Interaction

Mountain above and Wind below — their interaction creates the unique energy of Work on What Has Been Spoiled.

Keywords

I ChingWork on What Has Been SpoiledWisdomGuidance

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