64 Hexagrams
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The Army
Hexagram 7
Upper Trigram
☷ Earth
Lower Trigram
☵ Water
The Judgment
The Army. Perseverance and a strong man bring good fortune without blame.
The Image
In the middle of the earth is water. Thus the superior person increases his masses by generosity toward the people.
The Lines
Line 1
An army must set forth in proper order.
Line 2
In the midst of the army. Good fortune. No blame.
Line 3
Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon. Misfortune.
Line 4
The army retreats. No blame.
Line 5
There is game in the field. It furthers to catch it.
Line 6
The great prince issues commands. Founds states, vests families with fiefs.