Hexagram 18
Repair
Gu · Restoring order
Overview
This phase invites patience and asks you to notice what is ready to mature without forcing the outcome.
Relationship
In relationships, Repair points toward honest attention, softer assumptions, and communication that leaves space for another person's reality.
Career
For career questions, this pattern favors receptivity paired with practical next steps, especially where the path has felt emotionally crowded.
Finance
Generosity is appropriate, but only after your own foundation is secure.
Health
Your nervous system needs continuity, not crisis, to restore itself.
Advice
Move with trust and choose the next step that keeps your values visible.
Avoid
Avoid the temptation to control what can only be witnessed.
Reflection
What would remain if you let go of what is not yours to hold?
The Six Lines
Explore each line's meaning and interpretation.
初九
Chu Jiu
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. If there is a son, no blame remains on the departed father. Danger. In the end good fortune.
二六
Er Liu
Setting right what has been spoiled by the mother. One may not be too persevering.
三六
San Liu
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. There will be a little remorse. No great blame.
四九
Si Jiu
Tolerating what has been spoiled by the father. In going on, one sees humiliation.
五九
Wu Jiu
Setting right what has been spoiled by the father. One finds praise.
上六
Shang Liu
He does not serve kings and princes. He sets himself higher goals.