Channel 18—58
The Channel of Judgment
Dissatisfaction
- Centers
- Spleen ↔ Root
- Gate
- 18 (Correction)
- Gate
- 58 (Aliveness)
Channel 18—58 "The Channel of Judgment" is one of the 36 channels of the BodyGraph.
What this channel is about
The channel 18—58, "The Channel of Judgment", connects Spleen (Intuition, immunity, fear) and Root (Adrenal pressure, adaptation). When both gates 18 and 58 are activated, both centers become defined — the channel "switches on" and adds a stable theme to the chart: Dissatisfaction.
Gate 18 — Correction
Belongs to the Spleen center. I Ching: Work on the Decayed.
Gate 58 — Aliveness
Belongs to the Root center. I Ching: The Joyous.
FAQ
What does channel 18—58 mean?
The Channel of Judgment: Dissatisfaction. Connects Spleen and Root.
What happens if only one gate is activated?
If only gate 18 or only 58 is active, the channel is not defined — there is only the theme of that single gate. The channel "switches on" only when both gates are activated.
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