Career
In career: this line's teaching of "tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation" applies directly to professional situations. Act in accordance with this principle for the best career outcome.
Hexagram 18 Work on What Has Been Spoiled — Six in the Fourth Line Explained
Six in the Fourth: Tolerating what the father has spoiled. In going one sees humiliation.
Yao Position Overview
Yao Text
Six in the Fourth: Tolerating what the father has spoiled. In going one sees humiliation.
Tuan Commentary
The Tuan says: Work on What Has Been Spoiled — the strong above, the yielding below. Gentle and keeping still: Decay. Work on What Has Been Spoiled has sublime success, and the world is set in order.
The Six in the Fourth is line 4 of the Work on What Has Been Spoiled hexagram. A warning against inaction: merely tolerating inherited problems without addressing them leads to humiliation. If you see decay and do nothing, the situation only worsens. Passive tolerance of corruption is itself a form of corruption.
As the Yilore card "Letting the Tiger Grow Into a Menace" depicts, this line embodies the principle of tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation — a teaching that applies to every area of life.
Yilore Reading
Letting the Tiger Grow Into a Menace
Yilore interprets the Six in the Fourth of Work on What Has Been Spoiled as "Letting the Tiger Grow Into a Menace." This card captures the essence of tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation.
A warning against inaction: merely tolerating inherited problems without addressing them leads to humiliation. If you see decay and do nothing, the situation only worsens. Passive tolerance of corruption is itself a form of corruption.
The card's wisdom teaches us to align our actions with this principle, trusting that genuine alignment with the hexagram's energy brings the most favorable outcomes.
Divination Insights
The Six in the Fourth in divination carries the theme of "Tolerating What the Father Has Spoiled — Going On Brings Humiliation." A warning against inaction: merely tolerating inherited problems without addressing them leads to humiliation. If you see decay and do nothing, the situation only worsens. Passive tolerance of corrupt
Relationships
In relationships: tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation — apply this wisdom to your love life for deeper connection and better outcomes.
Wealth
Financially: the principle of "tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation" guides sound financial decisions aligned with this line's energy.
Health
Health-wise: embody the spirit of "tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation" in your approach to physical and mental wellbeing.
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FAQ
What does the Six in the Fourth of Work on What Has Been Spoiled mean?
A warning against inaction: merely tolerating inherited problems without addressing them leads to humiliation. If you see decay and do nothing, the situation only worsens. Passive tolerance of corruption is itself a form of corruption.
What does "Six in the Fourth: Tolerating what the father has spoiled. I..." teach us?
This line teaches the principle of tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation. A warning against inaction: merely tolerating inherited problems without addressing them leads to humiliation. If you see decay and do nothing, the situation only worsens. Passive tolerance of corrupt
How should I apply the Six in the Fourth line's guidance?
Apply the principle of "tolerating what the father has spoiled — going on brings humiliation" to your current situation. A warning against inaction: merely tolerating inherited problems without addressing them leads to humiliation. If you see decay and do nothing, the si Trust this guidance and act in alignment with it.