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
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.
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.
九三:需于泥,致寇至。 Waiting in the mud brings the enemy. You are too close to danger; protect yourself.
六四:需于血,出自穴。 Waiting in blood; get out of the pit. In danger, go with the flow to escape.
九五:需于酒食,貞吉。 Waiting with food and wine; perseverance brings good fortune. Rest easy while you wait.
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.