初
初六。師出以律、否臧凶。
An army must go forth with discipline; disorder is misfortune.
䷆
Hexagram 7
The Army (地水師)
Chisui-shi / Shī
An army needs discipline and a just cause. Gather people with clear leadership and moral purpose.
Judgment
師。貞丈人吉，无咎。
Army. Correctness and a mature leader bring good fortune and no blame.
Put ability under disciplined, ethical command; avoid reckless force.
Line-by-Line (Yao)
Interpretations if the line changes.
二
九二。在師、中吉、无咎。王三錫命。
Within the army—moderate fortune, no blame. The king thrice grants commands. Right place in the ranks.
三
六三。師或輿尸、凶。
The army may carry corpses—misfortune. Poor leadership harms all.
四
六四。師左次、无咎。
Army camps on the left—no blame. A cautious flank.
五
六五。田有禽、利執言、无咎。長子帥師、弟子輿尸、貞凶。
Game in the field—good to state and seize it, no blame. Eldest son leads; younger hauls corpses—upright yet misfortune. Leadership matters.
上
上六。大君有命、開國承家、小人勿用。
The great ruler commands—found states and inherit houses. Do not employ petty men.
Practical Reading
Love & Marriage
Clear roles and trust build stability; avoid power struggles.
Work & Career
Organize teams with strategy and fair rules; align behind a capable leader.
Health
Follow a disciplined regimen; consistency beats intensity.
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