18

    山風蠱

    Work on the Decayed

    Hexagram 18 of the I Ching is 山風蠱 (Work on the Decayed). Work on the Decayed — worms breed in a vessel; corruption to be set right. Plan carefully before and after — great success. Trace the cause; correct at the root.

    Lines, bottom to top: yang, yang, yin, yin, yin, yang

    san-pū-ko ·

    Upper: (Mountain)Lower: (Wind)

    Meaning

    Work on the Decayed — worms breed in a vessel; corruption to be set right. Plan carefully before and after — great success.

    Counsel

    Trace the cause; correct at the root.

    Outlook

    Work
    Time for restoration and reform.
    Relationships
    Re-examine and clear up old ties.
    Health
    Chronic liver or stomach issues.

    Questions about this hexagram

    What does hexagram 18 (山風蠱) mean?
    Work on the Decayed — worms breed in a vessel; corruption to be set right. Plan carefully before and after — great success.
    What does 山風蠱 counsel?
    Trace the cause; correct at the root.
    What does 山風蠱 say about work?
    Time for restoration and reform.
    What does 山風蠱 say about relationships?
    Re-examine and clear up old ties.
    What does 山風蠱 say about health?
    Chronic liver or stomach issues.
    Which trigrams make up hexagram 18?
    Upper trigram 山 (Mountain) over lower trigram 風 (Wind).

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