5䷃需 Waiting Xu

☵水🌊 Water
☰天🌌 Heaven

雲上於天:需。 君子以飲食宴樂。

Clouds rise up in the sky: Waiting. The superior person enjoys food & drink. They remain relaxed & happy.

需:有孚,光亨,貞吉。 利涉大川。

Waiting: Brilliant success if you are sincere. Continuing leads to good fortune. Beneficial to cross the great river.

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入于穴,有不速之客 三人來,敬之終吉。

Entering a cave, three unexpected guests arrive. Treat them courteously. Good fortune in the end.

Line 5

需于酒食,貞吉。

Waiting at a feast. Continuing brings good fortune.

Line 4

需于血,出自穴。

Waiting in blood. Get out of the pit.

Line 3

需于泥,致寇至。

Waiting in the mud. Enemies arrive.

Line 2

需于沙。 小有言,終吉。

Waiting in the sand. A few opinions are shared. Good fortune in the end.

Line 1

需于郊。 利用恆,无咎。

Waiting in the countryside. It is favorable to have perseverance. No blame.