Hsu / Waiting (Nourishment)
above: K'an The Abysmal, Water
below: Ch'ien The Creative, Heaven
Nine at the beginning means:
Waiting in the meadow.
It furthers one to abide in what endures.
No blame.
The danger is not yet close. One is still waiting on the open plain.
Conditions are still simple, yet there is a feeling of something
impending. One must continue to lead a regular life as long as
possible. Only in this way does one guard against a premature waste of
strength, keep free of blame and error that would become a source of
weakness later on.