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Hexagram 7 Shi

The Shi hexagram emphasizes "the way of using military force." First, it rests on being "upright"—only an army of justice is qualified to wage war, and only such an army can, as its Xiang commentary says, "lead the people of the world to follow it even...

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Upper trigram ☷坤 · 地 · 顺
Lower trigram ☵坎 · 水 · 陷

Classical Sources

Judgment

贞丈人吉,无咎。

Modern rendering

The Army concerns collective action: when a worthy and experienced elder commands, steadfast conduct brings good fortune and no blame.

Image

地中有水,师。君子以容民畜众。

Overview

The Shi hexagram emphasizes "the way of using military force." First, it rests on being "upright"—only an army of justice is qualified to wage war, and only such an army can, as its Xiang commentary says, "lead the people of the world to follow it even through hardship." Second, if one wishes to manage troops, one must first choose generals; in other words, one must employ people appropriately.

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What does Hexagram 7 Shi mean?

Hexagram 7, Shi (The Army), should be read from the source note first: The Shi hexagram emphasizes "the way of using military force." First, it rests on being "upright"—only an army of justice is qualified to wage war, and only such an army can, as its Xiang commentary says, "lead the... Yarrow uses it for reflection, not fixed prediction.

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