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Hexagram 5 · 水天需

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Upper trigram ☵ 坎 · WaterLower trigram ☰ 乾 · Heaven

Meaning

Clouds gather before rain; wait patiently and don't rush.

The image

Water over heaven: clouds rise to the sky, rain is coming. Waiting for the right time.

Judgment

需:有孚,光亨,貞吉,利涉大川。

Sincerity brings light and success. Perseverance brings good fortune; it furthers one to cross the great water. Wait patiently and you will succeed.

Line texts

  1. 初九:需于郊,利用恆,無咎。
    Waiting in the meadow; it furthers one to remain constant. No blame. Stay away from danger and be patient.
  2. 九二:需于沙,小有言,終吉。
    Waiting on the sand; there is a little gossip, but in the end good fortune. Ignore small talk.
  3. 九三:需于泥,致寇至。
    Waiting in the mud brings the enemy. You are too close to danger; protect yourself.
  4. 六四:需于血,出自穴。
    Waiting in blood; get out of the pit. In danger, go with the flow to escape.
  5. 九五:需于酒食,貞吉。
    Waiting with food and wine; perseverance brings good fortune. Rest easy while you wait.
  6. 上六:入于穴,有不速之客三人來,敬之,終吉。
    Entering the pit; three uninvited guests arrive. Honour them and in the end there is good fortune. Treat unexpected visitors with respect.

Guidance by topic

CareerPrepare and wait; the time isn't here.
MoneyMoney is coming; don't rush.
LoveLove needs waiting; don't push.
HealthWatch your diet.
TravelDelay or plan travel calmly.
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