Waiting 需 Xū

Wait calmly and nourish yourself; the right moment will come.

Trigrams: Water over Heaven

The judgement

Waiting with sincerity brings light and success. Holding steady is fortunate, and in time even the great crossing becomes possible.

The image

Clouds rise up to heaven; the rain will come in its own time. Meanwhile the noble one eats, drinks and stays calm and cheerful.

Light side

Patient trust lets you gather strength so you are ready when the moment ripens.

Shadow side

Waiting can turn into worry or restless forcing that spoils what is ripening.

Drawing Waiting in a game of Leela

In Leela Atlas you can draw a card from the I Ching when you land on a square. A bridging question links the card to the square, so the card speaks to your own question:

• What would it look like to wait for this calmly, and enjoy the meantime?
• What does "Waiting" show you about your square?
• If "Waiting" were advice for your question, what would it say?
• Where do you meet "Waiting" in your life right now?