Work on the Decayed
山风蛊 (Gu)
Work on What Has Been Spoiled has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water.
The Judgment & Decision
元亨,利涉大川。先甲三日,后甲三日。
蛊,刚上而柔下,巽而止,蛊。蛊,元亨,而天下治也。
The Great Symbolism & Virtue
《象》曰:山下有风,蛊;君子以振民育德。
The Symbolism: Work on the Decayed
The Six Lines & Dynamics
初潜修德,厚积薄发。
《象》曰:行事之初,正固为本。
Insight: Early phase: cultivate virtue and build firm foundations.
得中居正,顺理成章。
《象》曰:居中守正,吉无咎也。
Insight: Progressing in balance: centered action brings auspicious support.
多凶多惧,终日惕厉。
《象》曰:处于转折,慎终如始。
Insight: Critical juncture: remain vigilant and cautious amidst uncertainty.
审时度势,顺应高明。
《象》曰:顺应高明,获其志也。
Insight: High responsibility: adapt wisely and maintain integrity without arrogance.
居尊当位,光被四表。
《象》曰:大君之位,德施普也。
Insight: Peak position of authority: lead with virtue and broad benevolence.
高亢知戒,顺应转机。
《象》曰:物极当变,持盈保泰。
Insight: Culmination: beware of extremes and prepare gracefully for renewal.