18. Repair

The judgment

Legge

元亨，利涉大川。先甲三日，後甲三日。

Successful progress is indicated for those who properly repair what has been spoiled. It is advantageous to cross the great stream. One should consider carefully the events three days before the turning point and the tasks remaining for three days afterward.

The six lines

line 1 is at the bottom

1. Line 1Yin

   幹父之蠱，有子，考无咎，厲終吉。

   To prevent stagnation, you need to reform outdated structures in your life. This may seem daunting, but with care, you can successfully navigate this change and foster new growth.

2. Line 2Yang

   幹母之蠱，不可貞。

   You’re now aware of past errors that need to be corrected. Proceed with caution, as your changes could impact those you care about.

3. Line 3Yang

   幹父之蠱，小有悔，无大咎。

   You're eager to fix past mistakes and move forward, but your haste may come off as inconsiderate to others. However, you won't face negative consequences for your actions.

4. Line 4Yin

   裕父之蠱，往見吝。

   The environment has been disharmonious for a while, yet this has been accepted. If this continues, things will only worsen.

5. Line 5Yin

   幹父之蠱，用譽。

   You have the chance to take charge of a long-overdue change. Go for it. People around you will support your efforts, and you will receive recognition and praise.

6. Line 6Yang

   不事王侯，高尚其事。

   You have the potential to rise above the situation. Instead of getting bogged down by specific social issues, focus on broader goals and your personal or spiritual growth. Be careful not to adopt a cynical or condescending perspective, as this could hinder your progress.

When this hexagram changes

These are the moves that have come up most often in readings. Each page keeps the book text.

• 18.4,6 to 32
• 18.1 to 26
• 18.1,2,6 to 36
• 18.1,4,5,6 to 43
• 18.1,3,5 to 61
• 18.1,2,5,6 to 63
• 18.1,4,6 to 34
• 18.2,3,4,5,6 to 45

Sharing a trigram

• ䷕22. Public Image賁
• ䷖23. Splitting Apart剝
• ䷚27. Nourishment頤
• ䷛28. Critical Mass大過
• ䷟32. Consistency恆
• ䷨41. Sacrifice損