Hexagram 18 of 64
Work on the Decayed
山风蛊
The Judgment
Work on what has been spoiled has supreme success. Before the starting point, three days. After, three days.
蛊：元亨，利涉大川。先甲三日，后甲三日。
The Image
Wind below the mountain: the superior person stirs up the people and strengthens their spirit.
山下有风，蛊。君子以振民育德。
Reflection
Hexagram 18, Work on the Decayed, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — work on the decayed — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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