需
Waiting
L'Attente
Xū
Upper trigram
Water
Lower trigram
Heaven
The Judgment
Waiting. If you are sincere, you have light and success. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image
Clouds rise into the sky: The image of Waiting. Thus the superior man eats and drinks, is joyous and of good cheer.
Meaning
Confident patience. Waiting is not passive but nourishing. The moment demands inner preparation.
The six lines
Line 1 (bottom)
Waiting in the meadow. It is advantageous to abide in what endures. No blame.
Line 2
Waiting on the sand. There are some gossips. The end brings good fortune.
Line 3
Waiting in the mud invites the arrival of the enemy.
Line 4
Waiting in blood. Emerge from the cavern.
Line 5
Waiting before wine and food. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 6 (top)
One falls into the pit. Three uninvited guests arrive. Honor them, and the end will be fortunate.