The Hexagrams
5 Hsu Waiting (Nourishment)
The Judgment
Waiting. If you are sincere,
You have light and success.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
It furthers one to cross the great water.
The Image
Clouds rise up to heaven:
The image of Waiting.
Thus the superior man eats and drinks,
Is joyous and of good cheer.
Nine at the beginning means:
Waiting in the meadow.
It furthers one to abide in what endures.
No blame.
Nine in second place means:
Waiting on the sand.
There is some gossip.
The end brings good fortune.
Nine in third place means:
Waiting in the mud
Brings about the arrival of the enemy.
Six in fourth place means:
Waiting in blood.
Get out of the pit.
Nine in fifth place means:
* Waiting at meat and drink.
Perseverance brings good fortune.
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.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com