I Ching Hexagram 5 Xu, Nourishment

Waiting patiently. Be patient and bide your time.
First line Yang: He is waiting out in the open country. When there is constancy in virtue, there is no fault.
Second line Yang: Waiting in the mud is precarious.
Third line Yang: Waiting in the mud brings on enemies.
Fourth line Yin: Waiting in a place of blood, he must leave the lair.
Fifth line Yang: Waiting with food and wine, perseverance brings good fortune.
Top line Yin: He enters the lair. Three uninvited guests arrive. Treat them properly and all will be well.
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