Hexagram 64 of 64
Before Completion
火水未济
The Judgment
Before completion. Success. If the little fox gets his tail in the water, misfortune.
未济：亨。小狐汔济，濡其尾，无攸利。
The Image
Fire over water: the superior person is careful in differentiating things so each finds its place.
火在水上，未济。君子以慎辨物居方。
Reflection
Hexagram 64, Before Completion, speaks to the energy present in your question. The judgment offers the classical guidance, while the image shows how the superior person aligns with this pattern. Consider how this hexagram's theme — before completion — relates to your current situation. What would it mean to embody this energy wisely?
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