- 5. Hsu / Waiting (Nourishment)
above K’an The Abysmal, Water
below Ch’ien The Creative, Heaven
The Judgement
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Waiting. If you are sincere,
You have light and success.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
The Image
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Clouds rise up to heaven:
The image of Waiting.
Thus the superior man eats and drinks,
Is joyous and of good cheer.
The Lines
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Nine at the beginning means:
Waiting in the meadow.
It furthers one to abide in what endures.
No blame.
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Nine in the second place means:
Waiting on the sand.
There is some gossip.
The end brings good fortune.
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Nine in the third place means:
Waiting in the mud
Brings about the arrival of the enemy.
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Six in the fourth place means:
Waiting in blood.
Get out of the pit.
Nine in the fifth place means:
Waiting at meat and drink.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
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Six at the top means:
One falls into the pit.
Three uninvited guests arrive.
Honor them, and in the end there will be good fortune.