Work on What Has Been Spoiled
"Wind blows low on the mountain. Repair the damage of the past. Cross the great stream."
The Judgment
Work on What Has Been Spoiled has supreme success. It furthers one to cross the great water. Before the starting point, three days. After the starting point, three days.
Original Text
元亨，利涉大川。先甲三日，后甲三日。
The Image
The wind blows low on the mountain: The image of Decay. Thus the superior man stirs up the people and strengthens their spirit.
Original Text
山下有风，蛊；君子以振民育德。
The Lines
Six at the Beginning初六
"Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. If there is a son, no blame rests upon the departed father. Danger. In the end good fortune."
Correcting past mistakes requires courage, but it honors the ancestors.
Original: 干父之蛊，有子，考无咎，厉终吉。
Nine at the Place 2九二
"Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One must not be too persevering."
Correcting mistakes requires a gentle touch, not harshness.
Original: 干母之蛊，不可贞。
Nine at the Place 3九三
"Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. There will be a little remorse. No great blame."
Energetic action may cause minor friction, but it is necessary.
Original: 干父之蛊，小有悔，无大咎。
Six at the Place 4六四
"Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. In going one sees humiliation."
Ignoring problems only makes them worse. Weakness leads to failure.
Original: 裕父之蛊，往见吝。
Six at the Place 5六五
"Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. One is praised."
Solving problems efficiently brings praise and support.
Original: 干父之蛊，用誉。
Nine at the Top上九
"He does not serve kings and princes, sets himself higher goals."
Withdrawing from worldly affairs to cultivate oneself is a noble path.
Original: 不事王侯，高尚其事。