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Hexagram 5
Waiting
需 · Xū
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Water
Lower Trigram
Heaven
The Judgment (彖)
Waiting. If you are sincere, you have light and success. Perseverance brings good fortune.
The Image (象)
Clouds rise up to heaven: the image of Waiting. The superior person eats, drinks, and is joyous.
Meaning
Nourishment through patience. Rain clouds gather but haven't released yet. The timing isn't right — wait with confidence, not anxiety.
Advice
The outcome you want is coming, but not yet. Don't force it. Use this waiting time to nourish yourself and enjoy the present moment.
Keywords
PatienceTimingTrustNourishmentCalm confidence