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Hexagram 18

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Gu · Work on What Has Been Spoiled
Tốn palacequy hồnRuling line 3Correlate 6

Frequently Asked Questions About Hexagram Gu

What is Hexagram 18, Gu (Work on What Has Been Spoiled)?

Gu (Work on What Has Been Spoiled) is hexagram number 18 of the 64 I Ching hexagrams in King Wen order, formed by Mountain above and Wind below.

How is Hexagram 18 structured?

It is built from two trigrams: Mountain as the upper trigram and Wind as the lower trigram, read as six lines from bottom to top. Changing lines (old yin or old yang) transform it into a related hexagram.

How do I interpret Hexagram 18 when I cast it?

Read the Judgment for the overall situation, then focus on any changing lines, which mark where the situation is shifting. Treat the hexagram as a mirror for reflection rather than a fixed prediction.

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