[Yi Jing - The Uncompleted Hexagram]
 

Uncompleted. Prosperous. A small fox is about to cross the river, but its tail gets wet. There is no benefit in this journey.

Commentary: Fire on water, uncompleted. The superior person uses caution to discern things and their positions.

Translation into plain language:

Uncompleted Hexagram: Prosperous. A small fox is almost crossing the river, but its tail gets wet. It seems that this journey brings no benefit.

"The Commentaries" say: The upper trigram is Li (Fire), and the lower trigram is Kan (Water). Fire is on water, and water cannot overcome fire, which represents the image of the Uncompleted Hexagram. The superior person observes this image and, seeing that fire and water are mismatched and cannot overcome each other, carefully distinguishes the nature of things and examines their positions.

Shao Yong's River Luo Numerology Interpretation of the Hexagram:

Unable to assist, wait for the right time to move; from small to large, do not rush forward.

Slight Misfortune: Those who obtain this hexagram experience blocked momentum, nothing goes as desired. It is advisable to start small and gradually grow, persistently overcoming difficulties, and eventually success will be achieved.

Fu Peirong's Guide to Interpreting Hexagrams:

Timing: Unstable fortune, must be cautious.

Wealth: Everything is difficult, proceed with care.

Home: Change direction; family relationships are not harmonious.

Health: Poor circulation, be careful with medicine.
 

Chang Mingren's Interpretation (Taiwan):

Uncompleted: Represents imbalance between yin and yang, and poor circulation of qi and blood. The main cause of emotional issues is the lack of harmony in human affairs. Fortunately, this hexagram indicates a turning point from darkness to light, and everything will eventually clear up and become good. It is worth waiting for.

• Explanation: Almost about to gain profit.
• Characteristics: Visionary, yet lacking patience, neurotic, emotionally unstable, prone to inner conflict, loneliness, pessimism, and sensitivity. It is suitable to develop in the fields of art, philosophy, and religion.
• Fortune: Blocked momentum, nothing goes as desired, showing an initial decline followed by a rise. Everything requires patience to break through difficulties, and the future will be very promising. Those who work together with others will ultimately gain great benefits.
• Family Fortune: Initial difficulties, but with patience, the hard path will lead to happiness.
• Disease: Unstable condition, pay attention to heart-kidney disharmony, insomnia, and blood-related illnesses.
• Pregnancy: Safe.
• Children: Late birth, but in the end, there will be prosperity. They will eventually bring honor to the family and comfort the ancestors.
• Capital Flow: Many difficulties, with equal chances of success and failure.
• Business: Initially bad, but gradually improving.
• Waiting for Someone: Although late, there are auspicious signs.
• Searching for a Missing Person: Left out of anger, will return on their own.
• Lost Property: Cannot be recovered.
• Travel: Actively take action, very beneficial.
• Examination: Not bad, good results.
• Lawsuit: It is advisable to delay, and with time, a benefactor may help, leading to a settlement.
• Seeking a Position: Wasted effort, no hope, wait for the right opportunity.
• Changing Profession: Can be done.
• Starting a Business: Do not lose heart due to initial difficulties; business will eventually flourish.

[Middle Lower Trigram] Fire over Water (Uncompleted Hexagram) - Matters Not Yet Completed

64th Hexagram of the Zhou Yi

Commentary: A person is deep in the ground, beware of enemy raids. Later, the year of Tai Sui is a malevolent force; be cautious to avoid misfortune.

This hexagram consists of the lower trigram Kan (Water) and the upper trigram Li (Fire), stacked on top of each other. Fire is above water, and the fire's strength overwhelms the water, meaning that the fire is not yet extinguished, hence it is called "Uncompleted." The Zhou Yi begins with the Qian and Kun hexagrams and ends with the Ji Ji and Wei Ji hexagrams, fully reflecting the idea of change and development.

Career: It is at the final critical moment, whether success or failure depends on the next step. Therefore, one must not be careless. Self-restraint is very important, persist until the end, and if necessary, cautiously take moderate risks to achieve success.

Business: The market is on the brink of major changes, and the future is still unclear. This is the most difficult period. One must remain calm, avoid taking risks, not act too hastily, exercise restraint, observe developments, and decide on actions accordingly.

Aspirations: Long-term efforts and pursuit will yield results. In the crucial moment of success or failure, one should remain calm, leave things to fate, and follow nature's course.

Travel: Active action, very beneficial.

Marriage: The difficult stage has already passed, and with careful effort, a happy outcome awaits.

Decision-making: This hexagram means "uncompleted," indicating that the future is full of potential and has ample room for development. Therefore, one must adhere to the principle of balance, with wisdom, moderation, integrity, and humility, to achieve success. Facing life, only diligent effort and doing one's best can lead to favorable outcomes, without overemphasizing success or failure.