蠱
Work on What Has Been Spoiled
Le Travail sur ce qui est Corrompu
Gǔ
Upper trigram
Mountain
Lower trigram
Wind
The Judgment
Work on What Has Been Spoiled has supreme success. It is advantageous to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.
The Image
The wind blows at the foot of the mountain: the image of Corruption. Thus the superior man stirs up the people and fortifies their spirit.
Meaning
Repair, restoration, renewal. That which has been neglected must be corrected. The moment calls for courageous, fundamental work.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Setting right what the father has spoiled. If there is a son, no blame rests upon the deceased father. Danger. The end brings good fortune.
Line 2
Setting right what the mother has spoiled. One should not be too persistent.
Line 3
Setting right what the father has spoiled. There will be a little remorse. No great blame.
Line 4
Tolerating what the father has spoiled. Continuing thus, one sees humiliation.
Line 5
Setting right what the father has spoiled. One meets with praise.
Line 6 (top)
He serves neither kings nor princes. He sets himself higher goals.