Gu
Gu - DecayLinesGen · Xun|Hexagram 18
Judgment
Decay. Supreme success. Cross river.
Image
Wind below the mountain: the image of DECAY. Thus the superior man stirs up the people and nourishes their virtue.
Lines
Correct father corruption - son steps forward.
Correcting the father's faults; having such a son, the father is without blame. Though dangerous, ultimately good fortune.
Correct mother corruption - not rigid.
Correcting the mother's faults; one should not be too stubborn.
Correct father corruption - small regret.
Correcting the father's faults; slight regret, but no great misfortune.
Tolerate father corruption - regret.
Tolerating the father's faults; persisting in this will lead to difficulty.
Correct father corruption - praised.
Correcting the father's faults; receiving praise.
Not serving king - higher purpose.
Not serving kings or princes; pursuing one's own lofty goals.
Interpretation
Decay. Supreme success. Cross river.