Hexagram 05111010
Waiting 需
Upper: Water · Lower: Heaven
Judgment
“Waiting. If you are sincere, you will succeed. Rest in what is real.”
需：有孚，光亨，贞吉。利涉大川。
Hexagram Structure
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5
4
3
2
1
Water over Heaven
The Image
Clouds rise to Heaven — Waiting. The superior person eats and drinks and is patient.
云上于天，需；君子以饮食宴乐。
The Lines
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Line 1
Line 1
Waiting in the meadow. It furthers one to persevere. No blame.
初九：需于郊。利用恒，无咎。
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Line 2
Line 2
Waiting on the sand. Small criticism — but the end is good fortune.
九二：需于沙。小有言，终吉。
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Line 3
Line 3
Waiting in the mud brings about the arrival of enemies.
九三：需于泥，致寇至。
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Line 4
Line 4
Waiting in blood. Get out of the pit.
六四：需于血，出自穴。
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Line 5
Line 5
Waiting with food and drink. Perseverance brings good fortune.
九五：需于酒食，贞吉。
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Line 6
Line 6
One falls into the pit. Three uninvited guests arrive — receive them with honor.
上六：入于穴，有不速之客三人来，敬之终吉。
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