晉 → 蠱

Commentary

Fire rises above the earth, and an aged but vigorous traveler harnesses a sorrel-red horse to journey east. He makes his way to Chen and Song, trades southward in the lands of Chu and Jing, and profits grow steadily — yet the journey itself is exhausting. The traveler fears daylight and welcomes night, suggesting clandestine movement or a merchant who must avoid official scrutiny. This complex verse layers commerce with weariness, gain with anxiety. From Progress to Work on the Decayed, the transformation adds depth. Wind stirring beneath the mountain: old structures needing repair, inherited problems demanding attention. The long merchant's route across multiple states mirrors the painstaking work of renovating what has fallen into disrepair — profitable but grueling, with progress measured in increments.