Xū (需) — Waiting

Heaven below Water — vast potential held just under the surface, conditions not yet assembled. The character 需 originally depicted rain clouds gathering before the downpour. Waiting here isn't inaction; it's the discipline of not forcing what isn't ready. "Sincerity brings light and success." The danger comes from pressing through the cloud before it breaks on its own. Maintain confidence in the outcome while letting the timing find itself.

Cross-Tradition Resonances