Before Completion
火水未济 (Wei Ji)
Before Completion. Success. But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, gets its tail in the water, there is nothing that would further.
The Judgment & Decision
亨，小狐汔济，濡其尾，无攸利。
未济，亨；柔得中也。小狐汔济，未出中也。濡其尾无攸利，不续终也。虽不当位，刚柔应也。
The Great Symbolism & Virtue
《象》曰：火在水上，未济；君子以慎辨物居方。
The Symbolism: Before Completion
The Six Lines & Dynamics
初潜修德，厚积薄发。
《象》曰：行事之初，正固为本。
Insight: Early phase: cultivate virtue and build firm foundations.
得中居正，顺理成章。
《象》曰：居中守正，吉无咎也。
Insight: Progressing in balance: centered action brings auspicious support.
多凶多惧，终日惕厉。
《象》曰：处于转折，慎终如始。
Insight: Critical juncture: remain vigilant and cautious amidst uncertainty.
审时度势，顺应高明。
《象》曰：顺应高明，获其志也。
Insight: High responsibility: adapt wisely and maintain integrity without arrogance.
居尊当位，光被四表。
《象》曰：大君之位，德施普也。
Insight: Peak position of authority: lead with virtue and broad benevolence.
高亢知戒，顺应转机。
《象》曰：物极当变，持盈保泰。
Insight: Culmination: beware of extremes and prepare gracefully for renewal.