The Hexagrams
18 Ku Work on What Has Been Spoiled [Decay]
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:
The image of Decay.
Thus the superior man stirs up the people
And strengthens their spirit.
Six at the beginning means:
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.
Nine in second place means:
Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother.
One must not be too persevering.
Nine in third place means:
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
There will be little remorse. No great blame.
Six in fourth place means:
Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father.
In continuing one sees humiliation.
Six in fifth place means:
* Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
One meets with praise.
Nine at the top means:
He does not serve kings and princes,
Sets himself higher goals.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com