Hexagram 7
The Army
Also: Leading, The Troops
☷ Earth over ☵ Water
The Army. The army needs perseverance and a strong person. Good fortune without blame.
In the middle of the earth is water. Thus the superior person increases the masses by generosity toward the people.
An army must set forth in proper order. If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.
In the midst of the army. Good fortune. No blame. The king bestows a triple decoration.
Perhaps the army carries corpses in the wagon. Misfortune.
The army retreats. No blame.
There is game in the field. It furthers one to catch it. Without blame. Let the eldest lead the army. The younger transports corpses. Perseverance brings misfortune.
The great prince issues commands, founds states, vests families with fiefs. Inferior people should not be employed.
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