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Hexagram 7 · 地水師

䷆

Upper trigram ☷ 坤 · EarthLower trigram ☵ 坎 · Water

Meaning

The army: success needs discipline and a trusted leader.

The image

Earth over water: water within the earth, the gathering of many. Leadership and discipline.

Judgment

師:貞,丈人吉,無咎。

Perseverance; with an experienced leader, good fortune and no blame. Act with discipline and trust capable people.

Line texts

  1. 初六:師出以律,否臧凶。
    The army must set out in proper order; disorder brings misfortune. Set clear rules.
  2. 九二:在師,中吉,無咎,王三錫命。
    In the midst of the army; good fortune, no blame. The king bestows a triple honour. Leadership is trusted.
  3. 六三:師或輿尸,凶。
    The army may carry corpses in the wagon: misfortune. Wrong leadership leads to defeat.
  4. 六四:師左次,無咎。
    The army retreats and camps: no blame. Withdraw when wise.
  5. 六五:田有禽,利執言,無咎,長子帥師,弟子輿尸,貞凶。
    There is game in the field; it furthers one to catch it, no blame. Let the eldest lead; if the younger leads, corpses return. Choosing the right person is everything.
  6. 上六:大君有命,開國承家,小人勿用。
    The great prince issues commands, founds states and grants houses. Do not employ petty people.

Guidance by topic

CareerWork as a team; set rules and choose the right people.
MoneyBe disciplined with money.
LoveNeeds clear commitment.
HealthKeep regular habits.
TravelGroup travel is better.
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