64 Hexagrams

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.