HEXAGRAM 18 - GU

TOXIC
KEY WORD:      CORRUPTION
MESSAGE:    MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS

Hexagram 18 uses the analogy of a jar filled with worms and poisonous insects that are bred for a long time and have become toxic.  The analogy is used to show the consequences of bad habits or practices that have been going on for a long time and things are  bad. The goal should be to fix the situation by removing what is causing the corruption or toxic situation. It will require major effort as well as certain steps to fix the problems but there will be success in rectifying things.

Steps must be taken to rectify a problems and its an ongoing process every time something comes up that spoils things. Any progress made must be examined and double checked. It could refer to mental health and addictions, relationships or organizations. It needs to be stopped immediately so that it does not become a worse.

The first step is to search for and identify the source of the problem before you can remedy the situation. This will require major effort because it has been going on for a long time. It will take three days set things right and another three days afterwards to stabilize the situation.

HEXAGRAM 18

TOXIC

LINES ANALYSIS

LINE 1
Having to deal with problems that were left behind by people in charge is a difficult task but things will turn out well in the end.

LINE 2
Don’t be stubborn and extreme in persisting on correcting the mistakes of a mother figure. Be sensitive on how you respond.

LINE 3
There is no blame attached to have to correct what has been ruined, even if you feel some remorse.

LINE 4
Tolerating a longstanding toxic situation will lead to humiliation.

LINE 5
By setting right what has been ruined earns you respect and praise from others.

LINE 6
A wise person does not serve corrupt leaders but instead has a higher purpose in life.