初
初九。需于郊、利用恆、无咎。
Waiting on the outskirts—persistence is useful; no blame. Hold steady.
䷄
Hexagram 5
Waiting (Nourishment) (水天需)
Suiten-ju / Xū
Clouds gather—wait for the right moment. Prepare quietly and trust timing.
Judgment
需。有孚，光亨，貞吉。利渉大川。
Waiting. With trust there is bright success; correctness is auspicious. Favorable to cross the great river.
Confidence and preparation during waiting bring success when action opens.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。需于沙、小有言、終吉。
Waiting on the sand; small criticism, but ends well. Minor friction, good outcome.
三
九三。需于泥、致寇至。
Waiting in the mud invites bandits. Poor position draws trouble.
四
六四。需于血、出自穴。
Waiting among blood; leaving the cave. A dangerous spot—withdraw to safety.
五
九五。需于酒食、貞吉。
Waiting with wine and food—upright and fortunate. Prepare well while you wait.
上
上六。入于穴、有不速之客三人來、敬之終吉。
Entering the cave; three unexpected guests arrive. Treat them with respect—ends well.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Let the relationship ripen naturally; patience wins.
Work & Career
Hold steady, plan, and act when conditions clear.
Health
Conserve energy; follow steady care until the right treatment time.
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