5. Waiting (Xu)

Like clouds rising to bring rain. Suggests patience and maintaining faith while awaiting the right moment to act.

Line 1: Waiting in the meadow. It furthers one to remain persevering. No blame.
Line 2: Waiting on the sand. There is some gossip. The end brings good fortune.
Line 3: Waiting in the mud brings about the arrival of enemies.
Line 4: Waiting in blood. Get out of the pit.
Line 5: Waiting at meat and drink. Perseverance brings good fortune.
Line 6: One falls into the pit. Three uninvited guests arrive. Honor them, and in the end there will be good fortune.