5. Waiting (Xu)
Like clouds rising to bring rain. Suggests patience and maintaining faith while awaiting the right moment to act.
Changing Lines
- 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.