18. 蛊卦
中下卦
Repair decay before renewal
Judgement: 山风蛊（蛊卦）振疲起衰
Image: 卦中爻象如推磨，顺当为福反为祸，心中有益且迟迟，凡事尽从忙处错
Overview
Gu points to decay from old, unresolved issues. It is challenging, but facing root causes can turn decline toward renewal.
Career & study
Career calls for cleaning process, old accounts, team issues, or legacy projects. Do not patch the surface; find recurring causes.
Relationships
Old wounds or patterns may return. If both sides review and change, repair is possible; otherwise the drain repeats.
Money & cash flow
Money asks you to fix leaks: debts, subscriptions, and inefficient spending. Investment notes are for reflection only; rely on your budget and professional advice.
Health & energy
Watch chronic fatigue or discomfort from long habits; adjust and seek assessment when needed. Use professional diagnosis for health concerns.
What to do
List old problems, rank by impact, and fix them one by one. Treat the root before seeking novelty.
Changing lines
Changing lines show where repair should begin. If the changed hexagram opens, cleanup works; if it scatters, the root remains.
FAQ
Is Gu a bad hexagram?
Gu is challenging because it shows decay and trouble. Its way out is facing and repairing the root.
What does Gu mean for career?
Old process, projects, or team issues may drag work down. Clean them up before new plans.
What does Gu mean for love?
It means old issues need repair. Improvement depends on whether both sides change the pattern.