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Hexagram 7
The Army
师 · Shī
Trigram Composition
Upper Trigram
Earth
Lower Trigram
Water
The Judgment (彖)
The Army needs perseverance and a strong leader. Good fortune without blame.
The Image (象)
Water in the midst of the earth. The superior person increases the people through generosity.
Meaning
Disciplined collective action under wise leadership. Success requires organization, clear authority, and just cause.
Advice
Organize your resources and act with discipline. Ensure your cause is just and your leadership is clear. Scattered effort will fail; focused effort succeeds.
Keywords
DisciplineLeadershipOrganizationCollective actionStrategy