Need Hexagram
Need. With sincerity, it is bright and smooth, and the firmness brings auspiciousness. It is favorable to cross a great river.
Commentary: Clouds are above the sky, representing need. The superior person takes joy in food and entertainment.
Translation into Common Language
Need Hexagram: Capturing prisoners. Great auspiciousness, auspicious divination. Beneficial for crossing a large river.
"The Commentaries" say: The upper trigram of Need is Kan, representing clouds; the lower trigram is Qian, representing heaven. Clouds gather above the sky, waiting for rain—this is the image of the Need Hexagram. The superior person observes this image and enjoys food and leisure, waiting for the right time to act.
Shao Yong's River Luo Numerology Interpretation:
Kan is in front, facing obstacles and not advancing; great talent comes late, with results later.
Slight Misfortune: Those who receive this hexagram should be patient, as the timing is not yet right. Rushing forward will bring misfortune.
Fu Peirong's Hexagram Interpretation Manual
Time and Fate: The timing is not yet right; patience is needed.
Wealth: Capital is not yet gathered, so opening a business is not possible.
Family: Peace is the best fortune.
Health: Adjust diet and there is hope for recovery.
Chang Mingren's Interpretation (Taiwan):
Need: Represents needs and demands, but also indicates that the timing is not yet right. This hexagram has both misfortune and good fortune; patience is required, and things can be achieved. In terms of health, special attention is needed.
- Explanation: Need to wait for the right timing.
- Characteristics: Humble and polite, conservative in nature, slightly passive, but sincere and low-key. Their fortunes improve in middle or later life. Not suitable for early marriage, with interests in religion or art.
- Fortune: It is advisable to retreat and follow the right path, not to take risks or rush. Greed leads to loss, and wise people must wait for the right time.
- Family Fortune: The early years may be turbulent; wisdom and patience are needed to turn things around.
- Disease: The illness may last long, requiring careful treatment. It relates to head, chest, lungs, and urinary system issues.
- Pregnancy: It is recommended to divine at the time of labor, indicating potential obstacles. Prevent harm to the mother during childbirth.
- Children: Having children will be delayed.
- Capital Flow: Cannot be expected immediately, there will be delays.
- Business: There may be disputes and cannot be completed; do not chase small gains and lose big ones.
- Waiting for Someone: Will be late.
- Searching for Someone: The person who ran away did so due to emotional reasons, and may be in the northwest or north.
- Lost Item: Cannot be found immediately, but will appear after some time.
- Travel: After full preparation, it can be safe and trouble-free.
- Examination: Should study hard.
- Lawsuit: It may not be resolved temporarily; peace is better.
- Seeking an Opportunity: Not advisable to rush; rushing will not yield results, so continue to wait and seek further.
- Changing Profession: Not advisable.
- Starting a Business: Not advisable.
Middle Upper Hexagram Water over Heaven (Need Hexagram) Wait for the Right Time
Chapter 5 of the 64 Hexagrams of the I Ching
Commentary A pearl buried in the earth for a long time becomes dark and dull, but when suddenly a strong wind blows away the soil, it naturally appears again.
This hexagram consists of two opposite trigrams, with the lower one being Qian (Heaven), symbolizing strength, and the upper one being Kan (Water), symbolizing danger. When strength meets danger, it is advisable to act steadily, not rashly. Observe the situation and wait for change; success will surely come.
Career The key lies in assessing the situation and waiting patiently. Success comes from calmness, not recklessness. One must have confidence, remain fearless in danger, and maintain integrity, which will turn dangers into safety. When the situation is favorable, still remain cautious.
Business At the beginning, the situation is difficult, and great patience is needed to create conditions and opportunities. Act honestly and observe the timing to achieve your goals. When close to success, be even more cautious, lest you fail at the last moment.
Seeking Fame The timing is not yet right, so patience is needed. During this time, one should remain firm in their beliefs, not be swayed by rumors, and enrich themselves. Seeking help from reliable people will lead to success.
Travel After full preparation, it can be safe and trouble-free.
Marriage Be cautious, do not act hastily. Gradually build affection, treat each other sincerely and warmly. There may be changes, but a good outcome is still possible. Both parties should understand the principle of softness overcoming hardness.
Decision Making The future is bright, with great aspirations and the possibility of realization. For this, one must accumulate strength and wait for the right time; great talents come late. One has a strong will and a calm mind. On the way forward, there will be difficulties and obstacles. One must be very cautious, remain calm in the face of slander, and remain composed when disasters strike. Do not act rashly, choose directions carefully. Be humble and open, and with others' help, success will be achieved. When the right time comes, everything will go smoothly.
