The Hexagrams
7 Shih The Army
The Judgment
The Army. The army needs perseverance
And a strong man.
Good fortune without blame.
The Image
In the middle of the earth is water:
The image of the Army.
Thus the superior man increases his masses
By generosity toward the people.
Six at the beginning means:
An army must set forth in proper order.
If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.
Nine in second place means:
* In the midst of the army.
Good fortune. No blame.
The king bestows a triple decoration.
Six in third place means:
Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon.
Misfortune.
Six in fourth place means:
The army retreats. No blame.
Six in fifth place means:
* There is game in the field.
It furthers one to catch it.
Without blame.
Let the eldest lead the army.
The younger transports corpses;
Then perseverance brings misfortune.
Six at the top means:
The great prince issues commands,
Founds states, vests families with fiefs.
Inferior people should not be employed.
Last modified: September 19, 1994
Rick Le Mon, web@littlestcat.com