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
初六:師出以律,否臧凶。 The army must set out in proper order; disorder brings misfortune. Set clear rules.
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.
六三:師或輿尸,凶。 The army may carry corpses in the wagon: misfortune. Wrong leadership leads to defeat.
六四:師左次,無咎。 The army retreats and camps: no blame. Withdraw when wise.
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.
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
Career
Work as a team; set rules and choose the right people.