Hexagram 7
師 Shī
The Army
坤
Kun — Receptive
Earth · Mother
坎
Kan — Abysmal
Water · Middle Son
The Army. The army needs perseverance and a strong leader. Good fortune without blame.
In the middle of the earth is water: the image of the Army. Thus the superior person increases their masses by generosity toward the people.
An army must set forth in proper order. If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.
In the midst of the army. Good fortune. No blame. The ruler bestows a triple decoration.
Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon. Misfortune.
The army retreats. No blame.
There is game in the field. It furthers one to catch it. Without blame. Let the eldest lead the army.
The great prince issues commands, founds states, vests families with fiefs. Inferior people should not be employed.