Work on the Decayed 蠱 Gǔ

Face what has been spoiled and patiently set it right.

Trigrams: Mountain over Wind

The judgement

What has been spoiled can be set right, and that brings great success. Reflect carefully before you begin, and watch over things after the change.

The image

Wind blows low beneath the mountain and stirs stagnant air. The noble one rouses people and nourishes their better nature.

Light side

Old patterns you inherited can be repaired once you see them honestly.

Shadow side

Blaming the past or patching over the decay only lets it spread further.

Drawing Work on the Decayed in a game of Leela

In Leela Atlas you can draw a card from the I Ching when you land on a square. A bridging question links the card to the square, so the card speaks to your own question:

• What old pattern in your question is ready to be repaired?
• What does "Work on the Decayed" show you about your square?
• If "Work on the Decayed" were advice for your question, what would it say?
• Where do you meet "Work on the Decayed" in your life right now?