探寻
I-Ching Hexagrams

Gu

Gu - Decay

LinesGen · 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

Six at start

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.

Nine second

Correct mother corruption - not rigid.

Correcting the mother's faults; one should not be too stubborn.

Nine third

Correct father corruption - small regret.

Correcting the father's faults; slight regret, but no great misfortune.

Six fourth

Tolerate father corruption - regret.

Tolerating the father's faults; persisting in this will lead to difficulty.

Six fifth

Correct father corruption - praised.

Correcting the father's faults; receiving praise.

Nine above

Not serving king - higher purpose.

Not serving kings or princes; pursuing one's own lofty goals.

Interpretation

Decay. Supreme success. Cross river.