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Hexagram:

Also known as:

07. The Army

Tension and Resolution, Struggle for Understanding, Challenge of Differences, The Path of Negotiation, Balancing Forces, Seeking Common Ground, Awareness of Opposition, Clarity Through Dialogue, Learning from Disagreement.

Line

Drawn as

Energy

Duality

Trigram

Dynamic

Polarity

Meaning

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Yin

Feminine

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Yin

Feminine

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Yin

Feminine

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Yin

Feminine

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Yang

Masculine

Trigram

3

Lower

2

1

6

Upper

5

4

Water

Middle Son

Immature Yang

Improvisation

Earth

Youngest Daughter

Immature Yin

Feeling

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Yin

Feminine

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English Name

Chinese Name

Hanzi

Pinyin

Action

Hexagram:

卦 Guà

Hidden Influence:

互卦 Hu Guà (nuclear)

Underlying Cause:

綜卦 Zong Guà (reverse)

07. The Army

shī

Uphold

24. Returning

tóng rén

Go back

13. Fellowship

同人

fu / fù

Socialize

Expression:

I lead

Affirmation:

I lead with courage and purpose, drawing strength from unity and discipline. I trust in my ability to inspire and guide others, knowing that together we can achieve great things.

Image (Legge):

In the middle of the earth is water: The image of The Army. Thus the superior man increases his masses by generosity toward the people.

Judgement (Legge):

The Army. The army needs perseverance and a strong man. Good fortune without blame.

Overall meaning:

The Army, represents the themes of organization, leadership, and collective effort. It suggests a time when strategic planning, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose are needed to achieve a common goal. This hexagram emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation, encouraging you to lead with clarity, authority, and fairness. It is a call to mobilize resources, focus energy, and guide others toward a shared objective with wisdom and determination.

Recognize the power of collective strength and effective leadership in overcoming challenges and achieving success. It reminds you that progress often requires more than just individual effort—it requires the coordination of a group, clear direction, and the ability to inspire trust and loyalty. By embodying the qualities of a wise and just leader, you can harness the energy of the group and direct it toward positive outcomes.

Quotes:

Upright Hexagram

Rotated 90°
counter clockwise

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Binary Number Created:

000010

Line 1:

Embarking / Initiating

Indicates that an action, like an army going forth, should be carried out following established rules and proper guidance. If these guidelines are not followed correctly, the endeavor will lead to trouble or negative consequences.

Line 2:

Discovery / Inner Harmony

Represents a leader who is at the center of their army, guiding with strength and wisdom. This alignment brings good fortune and avoids mistakes, as the leader's concern for the well-being of all people fosters unity and success.

Line 3:

Gateway / 
Portal

Warns of the danger of having too many weak or ineffective leaders within an army or group. This lack of strong leadership leads to disorganization and confusion, resulting in negative outcomes or failure.

Line 4:

Showing up / Approach

Depicts a situation where the army is in retreat, suggesting a strategic withdrawal. This decision is wise and appropriate for the circumstances, and therefore, it is not considered a mistake.

Line 5:

External Focus / 
Periphery

Suggests that taking decisive action, like capturing and removing birds from a field, is necessary to avoid mistakes. However, if leadership is unbalanced—where a capable leader takes charge but those in lesser positions neglect their duties—problems and negative outcomes will still arise, despite the leader's firmness and correctness.

Line 6:

Pinnacle / Breakthrough Awaits

Depicts a great ruler wisely delegating responsibilities by appointing capable leaders to govern states and head clans. However, it warns against placing unqualified or inferior individuals in these important roles, as doing so could lead to disorder and failure.

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Binary:

000010

Structure:

Unicode decimal:

Unicode point:

Non-Core Gua

19910

U+4DC6

Sector:

264.375 to 270

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