初
初。濡其尾、吝。
Tail wet—regret. Early misstep in crossing.
䷿
Hexagram 64
Before Completion (火水未済)
Kasui-bisei / Wèi Jì
Fire above water—not yet harmonized. Final steps remain; caution and patience required.
Judgment
未濟。亨。小狐汔濟、濡其尾、无攸利。
Not yet completed. Success. The little fox almost crosses, wets its tail—nothing is favorable. Finish carefully.
Almost there; one careless move ruins it. Proceed mindfully to completion.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
六二。曳其輪、貞吉。
Dragging the wheels—upright and fortunate. Slow but correct progress.
三
九三。未濟、征凶、利涉大川。
Not yet complete; going brings misfortune, yet favorable to cross the great river. Risky push can succeed if essential.
四
六四。貞吉、悔亡。震用伐鬼方、三年有賞于大國。
Upright fortune; regret gone. Thunderous campaign against demons; in three years rewards from the great state. Persevering effort pays.
五
六五。貞吉、无悔。君子之光、有孚、吉。
Upright fortune, no regret. The noble’s light, with sincerity—good fortune.
上
上。濡其首、厲。
Head wet—danger. Final overreach spoils all.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Relationship developing; don’t rush the last step.
Work & Career
Project near done; double-check details to avoid spoilage.
Health
Improvement underway; keep treatment steady until full recovery.
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